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California: DOJ Proposes Emergency Rule that Reauthorizes NRA Instructors

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

California: DOJ Proposes Emergency Rule that Reauthorizes NRA Instructors

On Monday, March 25th, the California Department of Justice published an emergency rulemaking package proposing to amend the Carry Concealed Weapons DOJ Certified Instructors regulations. Under the proposed rulemaking, NRA Certified Instructors would once again be eligible to teach qualifying concealed carry classes, thereby providing California residents with more options to obtain their CCW permit. This reversal comes just months after the DOJ removed NRA Certified Instructors as eligible, despite NRA certified instructors having long been recognized as an acceptable training certification as prescribed in Cal Pen Code 31635. This unilateral move by the DOJ to remove NRA instructors came shortly after the passage of Senate Bill 2, which increased the requirements to apply for a license and created a new subjective criteria for the issuance of CCW licenses to allow authorities to arbitrarily deny applicants.

Individuals wishing to comment on the proposed rules can click here or see below:

The Department plans to file the emergency rulemaking package with the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) at least five working days from the date provided at the top of this notice. If you would like to comment on the Finding of Emergency or the proposed text, those comments must be made in writing only, must contain a notation that identifies the emergency regulation to which they relate, and must be received by both the Department and OAL within five calendar days of the Department’s filing with OAL. The Department may respond to comments at its discretion.

Send comments simultaneously to:

Department of Justice
P.O. Box 160487
Sacramento, CA 95816
[email protected]

and

Office of Administrative Law
300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1250
Sacramento, CA 95814

Please stay tuned to your inbox and the NRA-ILA website for updates concerning your Second Amendment Rights.


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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Virginia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session; Anti-Gun Bills on Governor's Desk

On Saturday, March 14th, the Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session, and the future of the Commonwealth hangs in the balance. 

Washington: Governor Signs 3D-Printing Ban

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Washington: Governor Signs 3D-Printing Ban

The Washington legislature adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session on March 12. 

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Friday, March 20, 2026

DOJ Legal Filing Renews Concerns About ATF’s Posture on Braced Pistols

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NRA Defeats California Gun Control Law; State Must Pay Nearly $500,000 in Attorney Fees Incurred by NRA

Monday, March 23, 2026

NRA Defeats California Gun Control Law; State Must Pay Nearly $500,000 in Attorney Fees Incurred by NRA

Today, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California granted a stipulation for final judgment and permanent injunction in Safari Club International v. Bonta, under which the state conceded that its firearm advertising restriction is unconstitutional ...

Utah: Governor Cox Signs Pro-Gun Legislation Into Law

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Utah: Governor Cox Signs Pro-Gun Legislation Into Law

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Virginia Lawmakers Want to Punish Crime Victims and Exempt Themselves from Gun Control

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Monday, March 23, 2026

Virginia Lawmakers Want to Punish Crime Victims and Exempt Themselves from Gun Control

Anti-gun lawmakers in Virginia’s General Assembly recently earned well-deserved scorn by trying to create a special carveout for themselves in one of their numerous gun control bills. 

Michigan: Constitutional Carry Legislation Introduced

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Michigan: Constitutional Carry Legislation Introduced

A package of pro-Second Amendment legislation has been introduced in the Michigan House. House Bills 5653–5657 would make Michigan the 30th state in the nation to recognize Constitutional Carry, allowing individuals who are legally permitted ...

Florida Attorney General Says Nonviolent Felons Retain Second Amendment Rights

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Florida Attorney General Says Nonviolent Felons Retain Second Amendment Rights

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has taken the position—consistent with the NRA’s—that nonviolent felons retain their Second Amendment rights.  

NRA-ILA Remembers Martial Artist, Cultural Icon, and Patriot Chuck Norris

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Monday, March 23, 2026

NRA-ILA Remembers Martial Artist, Cultural Icon, and Patriot Chuck Norris

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Ohio: Senate Passes Suppressor Legislation

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Ohio: Senate Passes Suppressor Legislation

Today, The Senate passed SB 214 by a vote of 31-1, legislation to remove firearm suppressors from the definition of “dangerous ordnance” in the Ohio Revised Code. This legislation now goes to the house where ...

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