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Maryland: Semi-Auto Ban Eligible for House Floor Vote

Monday, April 6, 2026

Maryland: Semi-Auto Ban Eligible for House Floor Vote

With one week left in the 2026 legislative session, SB 334, a bill that would ban many common ...

Maine Legal Update: First Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Maine’s 72-Hour Waiting Period Law

Monday, April 6, 2026

Maine Legal Update: First Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Maine’s 72-Hour Waiting Period Law

On Friday, April 3, 2026, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ...

Georgia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session

Friday, April 3, 2026

Georgia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session

The Georgia General Assembly convened on Thursday, April 2, 2026, for the last day of legislative session and ...

Idaho: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Friday, April 3, 2026

Idaho: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

On Thursday, April 2nd, the Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session.

Kentucky: Governor Beshear Vetoes Pro-Gun Bills - Urge Your Legislators to Override!

Friday, April 3, 2026

Kentucky: Governor Beshear Vetoes Pro-Gun Bills - Urge Your Legislators to Override!

On Thursday, April 2nd, Governor Andy Beshear vetoed two pro-gun bills, House Bill 78 and House Bill 312.

Rhode Island:  Gun Bans On Tap In Providence Next Week

Friday, April 3, 2026

Rhode Island: Gun Bans On Tap In Providence Next Week

On Wednesday April 8, the House Judiciary Committee will meet in the House Lounge at 4 p.m. to ...

West Virginia: Governor Morrisey Signs Constitutional Carry Expansion Bill

Thursday, April 2, 2026

West Virginia: Governor Morrisey Signs Constitutional Carry Expansion Bill

On Wednesday, April 1st, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 4106, expanding constitutional carry provisions to 18-20 year olds.

NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to NFA Restrictions on Suppressors

Thursday, April 2, 2026

NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to NFA Restrictions on Suppressors

The National Rifle Association joined the Second Amendment Foundation, American Suppressor Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second ...

Idaho: Preemption Enforcement Bill Headed to Governor's Desk!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Idaho: Preemption Enforcement Bill Headed to Governor's Desk!

It may be April Fool's Day, but good news from the Idaho Legislature is no joke!

California: Red Flag Expansion Bill to Be Heard in Committee

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

California: Red Flag Expansion Bill to Be Heard in Committee

On Tuesday, April 7 at 8:30 AM, the Assembly Public Safety Committee will hear Assembly Bill 1753. Please use ...

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.