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Georgia: State Senator Jason Anavitarte Receives NRA-ILA Defender of Freedom Award

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Georgia: State Senator Jason Anavitarte Receives NRA-ILA Defender of Freedom Award

Today, state Senator Jason Anavitarte (R-31) received the Defender of Freedom Award from the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action in recognition of his tireless efforts to defend liberty and protect the interests of law-abiding gun owners and sportsmen in Georgia.

Although his time in the Georgia Legislature only began in 2021, Senator Anavitarte has been a strong and steady advocate for the cherished Second Amendment rights of not just the citizens of his district, but of all Georgians. A Member of the National Rifle Association, Senator Anavitarte has worked tirelessly to be a voice for firearms owners. Since first elected, Senator Anavitarte has taken the lead to preserve and protect the rights of law-abiding firearms owners with his outspoken sponsorship of Senate Bill 319, Constitutional Carry. As a powerhouse freshman Senator, he was instrumental in the development and passage of Georgia’s Constitutional Carry legislation, which was signed by Governor Brian Kemp on April 12, 2022. Without his steadfast dedication, Constitutional Carry would not have passed the Georgia legislature.

Senator Anavitarte has earned an “A+” rating from NRA-PVF, and as a recipient of the NRA-ILA Defender of Freedom Award, he joins an esteemed list of individuals who have gone "above and beyond" in the fight to defend the Second Amendment.

Please join us in congratulating state Senator Anavitarte for receiving NRA-ILA's Defender of Freedom Award.

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Friday, February 20, 2026

Minnesota: Hearing on Semi-Auto and Magazine Bans Next Week

On Tuesday, February 24th, the House Public Safety Finance and Policy committee will hold a hearing on two all-encompassing ban bills, House File 3433 and House File 3402

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Monday, February 23, 2026

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Monday, February 23, 2026

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Anti-gun activists think they have figured out a way around the Second Amendment, democratic accountability, and the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) to impose a limitless raft of gun control on ...

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Today, February 17th is the legislative crossover deadline in Virginia, and any bills that have not left their chamber of origin by the end of the day are considered dead for the session.

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

Monday, February 2, 2026

Virginia Gun Owners Face Magazine Confiscation!

Astute Virginia gun owners anticipated terrible gun control legislation from the 2026 General Assembly. Still, some may be shocked to learn that anti-rights zealots in the Virginia Senate have advanced a bill to CONFISCATE standard capacity firearm ...

Breach of Canadian Firearm Owners’ Data: The Latest in a String of Failures

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Breach of Canadian Firearm Owners’ Data: The Latest in a String of Failures

Canada’s gun owners have no reason to trust the federal government, and whatever misplaced faith remains took a huge hit when details of a cybersecurity breach at the Canadian Firearms Program became public.

Oregon: Floor Vote TODAY on Ballot Measure 114 Override Bill - LAST CHANCE TO TAKE ACTION!

Monday, February 23, 2026

Oregon: Floor Vote TODAY on Ballot Measure 114 Override Bill - LAST CHANCE TO TAKE ACTION!

Today, HB 4154 is scheduled for third reading and a vote on House Bill 4145, the Ballot Measure 114 override bill. This is the last opportunity for Second Amendment advocates to oppose this bill in the ...

NRA Files Amicus Brief to Protect Gun Owners’ Private Information

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

NRA Files Amicus Brief to Protect Gun Owners’ Private Information

Today, the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation filed an amicus brief in Hall v. Sig Sauer, urging a Pennsylvania federal court to reconsider an order requiring Sig Sauer to disclose its customers’ names and ...

Minnesota: Bill Amendment to Create Semi-Auto Ban in Committee TODAY

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Minnesota: Bill Amendment to Create Semi-Auto Ban in Committee TODAY

TODAY, February 18th, the House Public Safety Finance and Policy committee will hold a hearing on HF 3380, including a proposed "delete all" amendment that would make the bill an "assault weapon" and large capacity magazine ban.

Oregon: Legal and Policy Concerns Ignored as Ballot Measure 114 Implementation Bill Advances

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Oregon: Legal and Policy Concerns Ignored as Ballot Measure 114 Implementation Bill Advances

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee held a work session to “fix” the extremely flawed gun control Ballot Measure 114, where it was advanced out of the committee. 

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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.