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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 32, No. 11 3/17/2025

Washington Post Admits that Anti-gun Lawfare “Cannot be the Solution” to Crime
NEWS  
Washington Post Admits that Anti-gun Lawfare “Cannot be the Solution” to Crime
In a turnabout worthy of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Washington Post (WAPO) published an editorial last Tuesday criticizing the gun control movement for ignoring the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and pursuing its agenda in the courts. 
Washington Post Gets It Almost Right About Restoration of Second Amendment Rights
NEWS  
Washington Post Gets It Almost Right About Restoration of Second Amendment Rights
Last week brought yet another installment in the ongoing saga of The Washington Post’s (WAPO) pivot toward “individual liberties and free markets” in its opinion section.
VPC Recycles Old Campaign Against .50 Caliber Rifles
NEWS  
VPC Recycles Old Campaign Against .50 Caliber Rifles
It’s been some time since we have talked about one of the oldest, most extreme anti-gun organizations, the Violence Policy Center (VPC).  Back in 2022, we noted the organization wanted then-president Joe Biden’s administration to reclassify millions of handguns, such as Glocks and others of similar design, as machineguns.
Canada: A Fresh Gun Ban as Trudeau Exits
NEWS  
Canada: A Fresh Gun Ban as Trudeau Exits
Just three months ago, Canada’s Liberal government announced that an additional 324 so-called “assault-style” firearms had been added to the list of banned guns established under then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2020.
Firearm Suppressors Are a Tool for Preserving Hearing
REAL CLEAR POLICY
Firearm Suppressors Are a Tool for Preserving Hearing
Since the spy movie genre exploded during the Cold War, Hollywood has depicted firearm suppressors in a manner divorced from reality, idealizing them as a tool used by stealthy assassins to kill while remaining whisper quiet.  Even today, as Hollywood churns out one movie, mini-series, and streaming series after another about elite soldiers, they maintain the fiction of the so-called “silenced” gun.  While entertaining, the mythologized depiction of firearms suppressors is hardly truthful.  
MA Supreme Judicial Court Holds Old Nonresident Carry Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional But Upholds New Law
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
MA Supreme Judicial Court Holds Old Nonresident Carry Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional But Upholds New Law
On March 11, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts issued two decisions concerning the Commonwealth’s firearms carry licensing scheme for nonresidents.
Grassroots Spotlight: Freedom Firearm & Defense
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Grassroots Spotlight: Freedom Firearm & Defense
Throughout the State of Texas, you will almost always find yourself within proximity of a Shooting Range or Gun Store. 
14 Acres of Guns & Gear!
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14 Acres of Guns & Gear!
Join us April 25 - 27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for the event of the year! The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits is the only event of its kind where you can see all the major firearms and accessory manufacturers under one roof. This exclusive experience is FREE for NRA members and their family! Check out full product lines and new product releases, rub elbows with company staff, celebrities, politicians, top 2A supporters and influencers. Attend special events, seminars and workshops, banquets, auctions, and much more. It's all happening April 25 – 27 in Atlanta so make your plans today!

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Alaska Alaska
Alaska: Public Hearing for Red Flag Bill This Thursday
Arizona Arizona
Arizona: Pro-Gun Bills Advancing in Legislature
Arkansas Arkansas
Arkansas: Watered Down Firearm Financial Privacy Legislation Heads to House Vote Tomorrow - Oppose It Now!
California California
California: Bill to Restrict Self Defense Withdrawn by Sponsor
Colorado Colorado
Colorado: FOID Bill Passes House Judiciary With More Amendments
Connecticut Connecticut
Connecticut: Numerous Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearing This Week – Your Action Needed!
Delaware Delaware
Delaware: Floor Vote Tomorrow on Firearm Financial Tracking Legislation
Florida Florida
Florida: Pro-Gun Bills Advance in House and Senate Committees
Hawaii Hawaii
Hawaii: Gun Ban Bills Scheduled for Hearing in House Judiciary Committee
Iowa Iowa
Iowa: Bill to Expand Second Amendment Rights Eligible for a Floor Vote
Kentucky Kentucky
Kentucky: Concealed Carry Expansion Bill Passes Senate
Maine Maine
Maine: Hearing on Right to Hunt and Fish This Week
New Mexico New Mexico
New Mexico: Industry Liability Bill Anticipated to be Heard Wednesday
New Mexico: Senate Finance Staff Reviewing Semi-Auto Bill
Oregon Oregon
Oregon: Anti-Gun "Informational" Hearing Scheduled in Joint Committee
Oregon Court Of Appeals Reverses Lower Court Decision, Lifts Hold on Ballot Measure 114
Oregon: Permit-to-Purchase and FFL-Killer Bills in Committee Next Week!
South Dakota South Dakota
South Dakota: Gun-Free Zone Repeal Heads to Governor's Desk
South Dakota: NRA Congratulates Pro-Gun Bill Prime Sponsors
Utah Utah
Utah: State Legislature Adjourned Sine Die
Vermont Vermont
Vermont: Crossover Day Defeats All Anti-Gun Bills for 2025
Washington Washington
Washington: Permit to Purchase Bill Passes House, Headed to Senate
Washington: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill Scheduled for Hearing on Tuesday
 
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