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Maryland: Gov. Moore Signs Firearm Industry Liability Bill into Law

Friday, May 17, 2024

Maryland: Gov. Moore Signs Firearm Industry Liability Bill into Law

Yesterday, May 16th, Gov. Moore signed two anti-gun bills into law, further eroding the rights of law-abiding gun owners in Maryland.

House Bill 947 allows civil causes of action to be brought against firearm industry members for alleged violations of the Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024. The law has the potential to bankrupt local firearm industry members through a litany of lawsuits, inflating business costs in such a fashion that it severely limits opportunities for Marylanders to lawfully purchase firearms, ammunition, and components.

House Bill 583 utilizes taxpayer dollars to fund a state-level program to push the Governor's gun control agenda in Maryland that parallels President Biden's Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Maryland's new initiative seeks to study mechanisms to reduce gun violence, but the likely reality is the center seeks to employ gun-control advocates and activists and utilize the center as a radical, anti-gun propaganda tool.

While these two bills did become law, other gun control measures were successfully defeated this session including: 

Senate Bill 1097 mandated that all gun buyback programs must destroy any firearms or firearm parts submitted to them. Additionally, SB 1097 was amended to add additional training requirements for certified firearm instructors. The legislation did not include a grandfather clause for current certified instructors, meaning that all firearm instructors would have been disqualified from teaching firearm courses until the new criteria was satisfied. 

House Bill 935 and Senate Bill 784 sought to impose an excise tax at a rate of 11% upon all transactions involving firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition. This would have been an additional tax upon the already-existing local sales tax, and applicable federal taxes.

House Bill 430 would have required those with a wear and carry permit to obtain liability insurance.

House Bill 1473 was an attempt to phase out lead ammunition across the State of Maryland.

Please continue to check your inbox and www.nraila.org for updates on your Second Amendment Rights and hunting heritage in Maryland.

 

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Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Executive Branch Overreach

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Executive Branch Overreach

On Friday, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and overturned Chevron U. S. A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. While the Loper Bright case dealt with the ...

NRA Proven Right Again: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Outs Himself as an Anti-Gun Hack

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Monday, July 1, 2024

NRA Proven Right Again: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Outs Himself as an Anti-Gun Hack

There was a LOT of vindication going around last week for those opposed to the Biden cabal and the ongoing deceptions it has perpetrated (in collusion with the legacy media) against the American public. 

Wrong Prescription: The Surgeon General’s Lame Old Propaganda and Policies

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Wrong Prescription: The Surgeon General’s Lame Old Propaganda and Policies

On June 25, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a gun control advocacy document titled, “Firearm Violence: A Public Health Crisis in America.” 

Legal Update: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Ohio Preemption Statute

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Legal Update: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Ohio Preemption Statute

The State of Ohio successfully defended the State’s preemption statute in an important appellate court win yesterday.

NRA Scores Legal Victory Against ATF; “Pistol Brace Rule” Enjoined From Going Into Effect Against NRA Members

Monday, April 1, 2024

NRA Scores Legal Victory Against ATF; “Pistol Brace Rule” Enjoined From Going Into Effect Against NRA Members

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NRA 2A Center Spotlight - Chandler's Gun Shop & Shooting Ranges

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Monday, July 1, 2024

NRA 2A Center Spotlight - Chandler's Gun Shop & Shooting Ranges

On Saturday, June 15th, NRA-ILA Texas Grassroots hosted an NRA 2A Day at one of Texas’s model NRA Second Amendment Activist Center, Chandler’s Gun Shop and Shooting Ranges. 

NRA Files Legal Challenge to California’s Excise Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Sales

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

NRA Files Legal Challenge to California’s Excise Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Sales

Today, the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), together with the Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, and California Rifle & Pistol Association, filed a lawsuit challenging California’s 11% excise tax on gross ...

Felonies Aren’t What They Used To Be

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Felonies Aren’t What They Used To Be

In recent years, many on the political left had encouraged use of the politically correct term “justice-involved individual” to refer to those convicted of, even serious, crimes. That is, until May 30. Upon that date, the great ...

California: Two Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard in Senate Committee

Monday, June 24, 2024

California: Two Anti-Gun Bills to be Heard in Senate Committee

Today, June 25th, the California Senate Public Safety Committee will be holding a public hearing on two anti-gun bills. NRA Members and Second Amendment supporters are encouraged to contact members of the committee and encourage their opposition to ...

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Monday, June 24, 2024

Arizona: State Legislature Adjourned Sine Die

Last week, the Arizona State Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2024 legislative session. We are happy to report that all anti-gun bills were successfully defeated.

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