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Maine: Wednesday: Floor Vote on Classifying Shotguns as "Machine Guns"

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Maine: Wednesday: Floor Vote on Classifying Shotguns as "Machine Guns"

Senator Anne Carney, Maine's leading gun grabber, is at it again. You may recall that last year, Senator Carney submitted a bill that would have banned the sale of muzzleloaders in Maine. Now, Senator Carney has submitted a bill that would change the definition of shotguns and other firearms to "machine guns."

As written, LD 2086 seeks to reclassify any firearm that can shoot "multiple projectiles" as a machine gun. Because shotguns can fire birdshot and other firearms can fire snake shot, "multiple projectiles" would be expelled with a single pull of the trigger. This in turn would cause these firearms to be classified as "machine guns" under the definitions set forth in this bill. 

Banning shotguns or commonly owned firearms in Maine is beyond the pale, even for Maine's leading anti-gun politicians. NRA members and gun rights supporters are encouraged to contact their local lawmakers and urge them to oppose LD 2086 and all anti-gun measures. Click the take action button below to contact your lawmakers NOW. 

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

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. 

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

Friday, March 20, 2026

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

The saga of ATF’s enforcement of the National Firearm Act’s “short barreled rifle” provisions against braced pistols has been a roller coaster ride of shifting interpretations. NRA-ILA has been keeping up with, reporting on, and ...

Michigan Red Flag Report Sheds Light on Confiscation Orders in Practice

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Michigan Red Flag Report Sheds Light on Confiscation Orders in Practice

This month, Michigan’s judicial branch published the 2025 edition of its annual report on the state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (red flag gun confiscation order statute). 

Canada Spending $25K+ per Gun Confiscated from Non-Criminals; 0 Lives Saved

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Canada Spending $25K+ per Gun Confiscated from Non-Criminals; 0 Lives Saved

More proof (as if any was needed) has emerged that the Canadian gun ban and confiscation is a massive administrative, practical and economic debacle.

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Has Yet to Update Permit to Carry Dashboard

Thursday, March 19, 2026

New Jersey: Sherrill Administration Has Yet to Update Permit to Carry Dashboard

After Phil Murphy signed NJ’s Carry Killer bill (A.4769), in a complete rejection of the Supreme Court’s holding in Bruen, the Attorney General’s Office elected to voluntarily release data relating to the number of carry permit applications, including ...

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Monday, March 9, 2026

Virginia: Semi-Auto Ban Heads to Governor Spanberger's Desk

Yet another piece of anti-gun legislation has made it out of the General Assembly and is on its way to Governor Spanberger.

Kansas: State-Level Suppressor Bill Passes Senate

Friday, March 20, 2026

Kansas: State-Level Suppressor Bill Passes Senate

This week, the Senate passed House Bill 2501, removing suppressors and short barreled firearms from the controlled weapons list at the state level.

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

North Carolina: Permitless Carry Veto Override Vote Postponed

Today, the North Carolina House of Representatives rescheduled this morning’s veto override on Senate Bill 50, Freedom to Carry NC, to February 9, 2026.

Kansas: Senate Vote on State-Level Suppressor Bill TODAY

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Kansas: Senate Vote on State-Level Suppressor Bill TODAY

Today, March 18th, the Senate will hold a floor vote on the Senate substitute for House Bill 2501, removing suppressors and short barreled rifles from the controlled weapons list at the state level.

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 ...

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