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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 32, No. 30 7/28/2025

Sen. Murphy and Political Performance Art
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Sen. Murphy and Political Performance Art
Readers of our alerts know, very well, that U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) does not believe in the Second Amendment, and would probably like to see virtually every law-abiding American disarmed. And he has held such views for a long time.
Tax Relief Spurs Participation in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation Efforts
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Tax Relief Spurs Participation in Outdoor Recreation, Conservation Efforts
It’s well known that firearm owners, along with sportsmen and women, invest a lot of time, effort, and especially money into being good stewards of their Second Amendment rights and their love of the outdoors.
Rehabilitative Justice and the Anti-Gun Blind Spot
NEWS  
Rehabilitative Justice and the Anti-Gun Blind Spot
Politics, they say, make for some strange bedfellows. Nicole Aloise, the Democrat running for the District Attorney (DA) job in New York’s Nassau County, has reportedly invited convicted criminals to apply for a full-time position on her campaign staff.
From New York to Australia, the Law Doesn’t Always Back the Good Guys
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From New York to Australia, the Law Doesn’t Always Back the Good Guys
For decades, NRA-ILA has pointed out that gun control advocates are disingenuous when it comes to public safety. 
Report: Newsom Rejected Gifted Handgun Because California Law is Too Complicated
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Report: Newsom Rejected Gifted Handgun Because California Law is Too Complicated
In a video interview with Tennessee-based podcaster Shawn Ryan published earlier this month, anti-gun California Governor Gavin Newsom appeared to accept a gift of a Sig P365 XMACRO semi-automatic handgun from the former U.S. Navy SEAL.
DOJ Issues “Relief From Disabilities” Rulemaking; Your Comments Urgently Needed!
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DOJ Issues “Relief From Disabilities” Rulemaking; Your Comments Urgently Needed!
On July 22, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a proposed rule in response to the Trump administration’s intention to revive a statutory process for the restoration of Second Amendment rights lost under federal law as result of convictions or other circumstances
NRA and Five Other Leading Gun Rights Organizations File Joint Lawsuit To Overturn New Jersey’s Suppressor Ban
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NRA and Five Other Leading Gun Rights Organizations File Joint Lawsuit To Overturn New Jersey’s Suppressor Ban
On July 18, a coalition of six leading gun rights organizations comprised of the National Rifle Association (NRA), American Suppressor Association (ASA), Safari Club International (SCI), Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs (ANJRPC), and the New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate (NJFOS), with the support of Silencer Shop, announced the filing of a joint federal lawsuit in the District of New Jersey challenging the state of New Jersey’s unconstitutional ban on firearm suppressors.
NRA Files Amicus Brief in Challenge to New York City’s Stun Gun and Taser Ban
LEGAL & LEGISLATION  
NRA Files Amicus Brief in Challenge to New York City’s Stun Gun and Taser Ban
Today, the National Rifle Association filed an amicus brief in Calce v. New York City, arguing that New York City’s prohibition on the possession of stun guns and tasers is unconstitutional.
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California’s Background Check Requirement for Ammunition Purchases in NRA Backed Case
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Ninth Circuit Strikes Down California’s Background Check Requirement for Ammunition Purchases in NRA Backed Case
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California’s law requiring a background check for each ammunition purchase violates the Second Amendment in Rhode v. Bonta—a case backed by the National Rifle Association and California Rifle and Pistol Association.
Grassroots Spotlight: Promoting the Second in the First!
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Grassroots Spotlight: Promoting the Second in the First!
We’re excited to report that, for the first time ever, NRA-ILA hosted the first ever SAME-DAY, TWO-PART, "NRA 2A Day” event in the “First State”—and it was a tremendous success!

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NRA ILA

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.