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Vermont: Gun Bill Redux Advances to the Governor

Friday, March 18, 2022

Vermont: Gun Bill Redux Advances to the Governor

Montpelier gun banners worked their way around the Governor's veto of S.30 and advanced a new gun bill, S.4, that incorporated the Governor's suggested change.  This essentially put a band-aid on a catastrophe.  S.4 is still a horrible bill, and underscores what anti-gun majorities in the Vermont Statehouse view as their priority.  

S.30 originally began as a “location restriction” for hospitals but evolved into an Omnibus Gun Control Bill. One of the focal points of the legislation expanded NICS delayed background checks indefinitely.  It also expanded the state’s red flag law.  After the Governor vetoed the bill and called for the indefinite wait on NICS delayed checks to be amended to 7 days, the Legislature quickly responded with S.4.  They took an existing bill on another subject and did a "strike all" to address the Governor's lone grievance with the bill.  The Senate also voted to override the Governor's veto, but they did not have the votes for an override in the House.  As a result, the House passed S.4 on Thursday on a 90-42 roll call vote that was largely along party lines.  Having now passed both chambers, S.4 advances to Gov. Phil Scott for consideration.

Anti-gun legislators have proven they are more interested in pushing their political agendas rather than working on any number of other serious, real-world problems.  They have devoted an extraordinary amount of time this session to pushing gun control, and the agenda will not change until the lawmakers are changed.  Elections have consequences, and gun owners need to remember this in November.  Their brazen moves in an election year underscore that they will not be deterred until they are sent a message at the ballot box.  NRA will continue to fight against all infringements on the Second Amendment and stand up for Vermont gun owners.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

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Monday, January 30, 2023

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U.S. Taxpayers Funding “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Orders

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Monday, March 20, 2023

U.S. Taxpayers Funding “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Orders

Texans are paying for so-called “Red Flag” gun confiscation orders in New York. North Carolinians are bankrolling Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs) in New Jersey. Louisianans are footing the bill for gun confiscation orders in Maryland.

Washington: Senate Committee Hearing California-Style Gun Ban & Waiting Period Bills

Friday, March 17, 2023

Washington: Senate Committee Hearing California-Style Gun Ban & Waiting Period Bills

On March 23rd, at 8:00AM, the Senate Committee on Law & Justice will hear House Bill 1240, a comprehensive gun ban bill, and House Bill 1143, to impose a waiting period and training mandate for acquiring ...

Florida: Senate’s Constitutional Carry Passes Committee

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Florida: Senate’s Constitutional Carry Passes Committee

Today, the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee voted 11-6 to approve Senate Bill 150, constitutional carry, with an amendment aligning the language with the House’s version. It will now go to the full Senate for further consideration.

The New Mexico Legislature Finishes Its 2023 Regular Session

Sunday, March 19, 2023

The New Mexico Legislature Finishes Its 2023 Regular Session

The New Mexico Legislature wrapped up at noon on Saturday, March 18.  Below is a list of gun control bills which passed and extreme anti-gun legislation which NRA-ILA worked to defeat with pro-Second Amendment lawmakers, members of the firearms ...

Michigan: Senate Passes Gun Control Schemes

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Michigan: Senate Passes Gun Control Schemes

Today, the Senate passed anti-gun bill packages to criminalize private transfers, require firearms be made unavailable for self-defense, and allow Second Amendment rights to be suspended without due process. They will now move to the House for further ...

Washington: Updates on Anti-Gun Bills

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Washington: Updates on Anti-Gun Bills

Three major anti-gun bills still remain active in the Legislature, while others are likely defeated for the session. The NRA provided testimony and strong, united opposition to these bills throughout the legislative process thus far.

Florida: House Judiciary Passes Constitutional Carry

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Florida: House Judiciary Passes Constitutional Carry

Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted 17-6 to advance House Bill 543, the constitutional carry bill. It will now go to the House floor for debate.

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