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Important Right-to-Carry Reform Bill in Virginia Passes Through the Senate and Moves to House!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Please Contact the Members of the House Militia, Police, and Public Safety Committee and Urge Them to Support SB476!

On Tuesday, February 12, the Virginia Senate voted 24-17 in a bipartisan effort to pass Senate Bill 476, sponsored by Senator Emmett Hanger (R-24).  SB476 would allow restaurant owners to decide whether or not Right-to-Carry permit holders can carry a concealed firearm in a restaurant, provided the permit holder does not consume alcohol. 

As early as Friday, February 15, the House Militia, Police, and Public Safety Committee will hear SB476 and vote as to whether the full House of Delegates will act on this important bill.  Please call the members of the House Militia, Police, and Public Safety Committee listed below, and urge them to support your Right-to-Carry with their support for SB476, and please call and thank your State Senator for supporting SB476.

House Militia, Police, and Public Safety Committee:

Delegate Beverly Sherwood (Chairwoman)
Delegate Thomas Wright Jr. (Vice-Chair)
Delegate Scott Lingamfelter
Delegate Todd Gilbert
Delegate James Shuler
Delegate Dan Bowling
Delegate Morgan Griffith
Delegate David Nutter
Delegate Charles Poindexter
Delegate Lynwood Lewis
Delegate Brian Moran

Delegate Terry Kilgore

Delegate Clifford Athey

Delegate Donald Merricks

Delegate Paula Miller

Delegate William Janis

Delegate James Scott

Delegate David Poisson

Delegate Charles Carrico

Delegate Benjamin Cline

Delegate William Barlow

Delegate Roslyn Tyler

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HOA Firearm Clash Augurs a Broader Legal Debate

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Monday, June 1, 2026

HOA Firearm Clash Augurs a Broader Legal Debate

The fight to defend Second Amendment rights is not confined to Washington, D.C., or even to the halls of state capitals.

Virginia’s Semiauto Ban Hits Snag With County Enforcement Officials

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Virginia’s Semiauto Ban Hits Snag With County Enforcement Officials

While Virginia’s bans on “assault firearms” and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds was signed into law on May 14, and is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, it remains to be seen ...

New York:  Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Gun Ban in State Budget Process

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

New York: Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Gun Ban in State Budget Process

On Wednesday, May 27, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed S.9005C, which “enacts into law major components” of the state’s public protection and general government budget.

Yet Another Tragic Example of the False Promise of Red Flag Laws

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Yet Another Tragic Example of the False Promise of Red Flag Laws

We’ve consistently highlighted the defects of “red flag” laws, the chief of which is the underlying philosophy that compelling removal of a person’s own firearms is a sufficient resolution of any risk or threat of harm.

Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality

Friday, May 29, 2026

Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality

The criminalization of hunting and fishing is one step closer to a reality in Oregon. 

NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Post Office Carry Ban

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Post Office Carry Ban

The National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and three NRA members today filed a lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on carrying firearms at United States Post Offices.

Department of Interior Announces Major Expansion for Hunters and Anglers

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Department of Interior Announces Major Expansion for Hunters and Anglers

This week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it will be issuing a proposed rule that would result in the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in agency history.

NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s Glock Ban

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s Glock Ban

The National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging Maryland’s ban on Glock and Glock-style handguns.

Virginia: Despite Injunction, Virginia State Police to Conduct Background Checks for Private Sales

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Virginia: Despite Injunction, Virginia State Police to Conduct Background Checks for Private Sales

On May 27th, Virginia-based gun rights group the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) was informed by the Virginia Attorney General’s office that the Virginia State Police (VSP) would resume conducting background checks on private firearm ...

Connecticut: Governor Lamont Chooses Political Theatrics Over Constitutional Rights with Pistol Ban

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Connecticut: Governor Lamont Chooses Political Theatrics Over Constitutional Rights with Pistol Ban

Today Governor Lamont signed away more 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Connecticut residents by signing H5043 - A bill he himself requested that bans future manufacture, sale, and importation of many commonly owned handguns in ...

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Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.