Willamette Valley Arms Collectors Association
State of Oregon and National Gun News

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  The Willamette Valley Arms Collectors Association (W.V.A.C.A.) Gun News section is a compilation of news stories from the NRA-ILA and various gun legislation news sources, listed here for your benefit. The NRA_ILA news links in this section are updated each week on Friday. For the most current daily news posting go to the legislation link listed below in the NRA-ILA National News section.

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NRA-ILA: IN THE NATIONAL NEWS

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
The ACLU Wants To Do What The NRA Does: Get People To Vote

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
New Jersey: Vet says troopers asked to take his guns without a warrant. He said 'no'

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
McConnell accuses Dems of trying to 'bork' Kavanaugh

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
California gun owners couldn't meet registration deadline due to state computer crashes, suit claims

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
Kavanaugh’s record shows he’s ready to keep government power in check

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
California: Gun Owners Risk Felony Charges Due to Problems with State Website

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
New York Dem running for US House seat backs gun ban -- but won't say so publicly

THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
Federal appeals court hears arguments on Texas campus carry law

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
To Promote Gun Control, the UN Changes the Rules

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
Trump's Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh woos Senate

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
‘I will oppose him with everything I’ve got,’ Schumer says as Democrats prepare to fight Kavanaugh

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
Kopel: Judge Kavanaugh and the Second Amendment

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
Kavanaugh's staunch gun-rights defense among hundreds of decisions in spotlight

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
Kavanaugh brings clear reasoning to Second Amendment decisions

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
Anti-gun lawmakers decry Kavanaugh's gun ruling

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh is nominated by Trump to succeed Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018
Kavanaugh: I revere the Constitution

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018
Anti-gun Senators Blumenthal, Murphy Concerned About Trump's Supreme Court Pick

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018
Southeast Oklahoma district votes to allow licensed school staff to carry firearms

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018
Trump still pondering Supreme Court pick as big reveal nears

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018
‘The Super Bowl of politics’: Trump’s team readies for Supreme Court battle

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018
Anti-gun protesters take over Chicago highway

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018
Oliver North Draws Packed Crowds and Protesters in Ocean City

MONDAY, JULY 9, 2018
Legally Armed Teachers Explain Why They Carry Guns in Their Schools

Contributor: NRA-ILA

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For a list of current National News & Issues visit the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action

 

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

FEDERAL LEGISLATION UPDATES

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2018
Some Police Officials Betray Their Constituents on Right-to-Carry Reciprocity

FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018
A Pro-Gun Majority in U.S. House Will Preserve American Freedom

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018
Antigun Politicians Aim for America’s Most Popular Firearms With Expansive Ban

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018
What Is The 'Fix NICS' Bill Congress Keeps Talking About?

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018
Cutting the Data: Strong Interest in Suppressors Continued in 2017

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018
What the Media Doesn’t Want You to Know: Enactment of National Reciprocity is Closer than Ever!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017
The Washington Post Exposes Pelosi Lie on National Reciprocity

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017
Military Funding Bill Establishes Mandatory Program to Sell Historic Pistols to the Public

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Passes U.S. House of Representatives!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017
Burlington Police Chief Puts New York Politicians Before Vermonters

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017
House Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017
FACT CHECK: Rep. Thomas Massie Spreading Misinformation About Comprehensive Self-Defense Legislation Pending in Congress

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017
State Attorneys General Back National Reciprocity

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017
House Judiciary Committee Green Lights Reciprocity Bill

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017
Concealed Carry Reciprocity is on the Move: Your Lawmakers Need to Hear from You NOW!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017
Muzzleloaders Now Targeted by “Giffords” Gun Prohibition Lobby

Thursday, November 9, 2017
Dianne Feinstein Wants to Ban Commonly Owned Semi-Autos, Again!

Friday, November 3, 2017
Congress Needs to Hear from YOU on National Right to Carry!

Friday, October 27, 2017
Gun Banners Forward Ambitious Anti-Gun Agenda

Friday, October 20, 2017
Anti-Gun Congresswoman Introduces Magazine Ban, Aims Slippery Slope at the Gun on Your Hip

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Your Help Is Urgently Needed to Ensure Congress Acts on Pro-gun Legislation!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Gun Control Lobby Seeks to Thwart SHARE Act with Hysteria, Fear Mongering

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2017
Anti-Gun Politicians: Blocking Out The Facts About Suppressors

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Reuniting The United States With Reciprocity

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
House Committee Passes SHARE Act by Wide Margin

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
National Reciprocity Bill Nears Goal Line in the House but Needs Your Support to Reach the End Zone

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
NRA Backed SHARE Act Passes Committee

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017
NRA Applauds Reintroduction and Expansion of SHARE Act

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Shocking News as Governor of Virgin Islands Orders National Guard to Seize Americans’ Firearms

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Americans for Responsible Solutions Claims NFA Isn’t Burdensome

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

 

STATE LEGISLATION UPDATES

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
Hawaii: Governor Signs Trigger Modification Ban Into Law

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
Delaware: Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Sunday Deer Hunting

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
California DOJ Withdraws Proposed Regulations Expanding Application of “Assault Weapon” Definitions

SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2018
California: Legislature Breaks for Summer Recess

SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2018
California: Assault Weapon Informational Bulletin; What to Do if You Missed the Registration Deadline

SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2018
California: MASSIVE Data Breach and Significant Registration Problems with CA DOJ’s “Assault Weapon” Registration System

MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018
Idaho: Important Self-Defense Law Now in Effect

MONDAY, JULY 2, 2018
Delaware: Legislature Adjourns from its 2018 Legislative Session

SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2018
Oregon: Gun Ban Proponents Announce End of Initiative Petition 43 Campaign

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018
California: DOJ’s “Bullet-Button Assault Weapon” Registration Webpage Continually Crashing and Preventing Gun Owners from Complying with California Law

FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 2018
California: Gun Bills to be Heard in the Appropriations Committee

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018
Oregon: Court Sides With NRA Against Ballot Title For Gun Ban Initiative

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018
Maine: Ballot Initiative Reform Legislation On the Move

TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018
North Carolina: Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment to be on November Ballot

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2018
California: Orange County Fairgrounds Board of Directors Meeting Could Determine Future of Gun Show

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2018
California: NRA and CRPA Attorneys to Host Webinar on Recently Adopted Regulations for Home-Built Firearms

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2018
Pennsylvania: General Assembly Adjourns from its First 2018 Regular Session

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018
California: Public Safety Committees Pass Age Restriction Bills and MORE Hearings Scheduled for Tuesday, June 26

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018
New York: Final Gavel Drops with Gun Bills Failing To Advance In Albany

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2018
Virginia: Loudoun County Board Dismiss Overly-Restrictive Discharge Ordinance

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018
Utah: “School Safety Commission” Endorses Strict Gun Control Policies

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018
NRA Backs Motion to Halt New Jersey Magazine Ban

THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2018
Virginia: Loudoun County Board to Consider Overly-Restrictive Discharge Ordinance

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018
Oregon: Gun Control Proponents Suspend Attempts to Qualify Initiative Petition 44

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018
North Carolina: Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment Passes Senate

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018
Pennsylvania: Gun Control Legislation to be Considered on the House Floor

TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
California: Saratoga City Council Considers Mandatory Storage and Lost/Stolen Reporting

TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
Delaware: Gun Ban Dies in the Delaware Senate

TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
Pennsylvania: House Committee Passes Firearm Confiscation Orders - Schedules Additional Gun Control for Tomorrow

TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
North Carolina: Bill to Create Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment to be Heard

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018
Washington: Your Voice Needed at Kirkland Town Hall

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018
Rhode Island: One Last Push to Fight Gun Control Bills

MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018
Pennsylvania: House Committee to Consider Multiple Gun Control Bills Tomorrow

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018
Oregon: Court Modifies Scheduling Order for Gun Ban Initiative

TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2018
Oregon: NRA Opposes Attempt to Fast-Track Gun Ban Initiative

FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018
Oregon: Gun Ban Initiative Ballot Title Finalized

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2018
Oregon: Another Initiative Filed to Restrict Your Right to Self-Defense

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2018
Oregon: Initiative would create firearm storage rules, make owners liable for harm

TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2018
Oregon: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Oregon: House Committee Passes Bill Expanding Firearm Prohibitions

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
Oregon: Gov. Brown Announces New Anti-Gun Push for 2018

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017
Oregon: Governor Signs Anti-Gun Bill into Law

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017
Oregon: Update on Multiple Hunting Bills

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017
Oregon: Anti-Hunting Organizations Attempt to Hijack Bill

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bill Assigned to Committee

THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017
Oregon: Bill to Expand Hunting Opportunities Passes Senate Committee

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2017
Oregon: State Amends “No Firearms” Policy for Employees

MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bill Passes Senate, Heads to House

MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017
Oregon: Senate Committee to Consider Expanding Hunting Opportunities

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled in Committee

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017
Oregon: Bill to Expand Youth Hunting Opportunities Passes Committee

MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017
Oregon: Another Bill Introduced to Infringe on Right to Self-Defense

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017
Oregon: Gov. Kate Brown backs new gun control measures

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Oregon: Gov. Brown & Anti-Gun Legislators Back Bill to Infringe on Your Rights

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017
Oregon: Legislative Session Convenes Next Week with Anti-Gun Bills Pre-Filed

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017
Oregon: State Employees Left Defenseless by New “No Firearms” Policy

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2016
Pastor runs afoul of Oregon firearm transfer law during anti-gun stunt

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016
Oregon Legislature Adjourns 2016 Session

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2016
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bill Narrowly Passes House Vote

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Oregon: House Judiciary Committee Passed Legislation to Delay Your Second Amendment Rights

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016
Oregon: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings Next Week

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016
Anti-Gun Bill Rears its Ugly Head Before Oregon’s 2016 Legislative Session Convenes

 

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

WASHINGTON UPDATES

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
Washington: NRA Files Legal Challenge Against Misleading Ballot Title for Gun Control Initiative

TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018
Washington: Seattle to Consider Legislation to Make Firearms Unavailable for Self-Defense

FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018
Washington: Anti-Gun Bill May be Amended

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Washington: Additional Gun-Control Bill Fails Deadline, Others Still Moving

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018
Washington: CPL Permit Confidentiality Bill Introduced

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018
Washington: Trigger Modification Ban Passes Committee

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018
Washington: Senate Law & Justice Committee to Hear Anti-Gun Bills Next Monday

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2017
Washington: Attorney General Bob Ferguson Renews Gun Ban Push for 2018

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017
Washington: Recreational Shooting Meeting for Tahuya State Forest

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017
Washington: Gun Bills on the Move in Olympia

THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017
Washington: WDFW Creates Advisory Committee to Address Target Shooting Concerns in Central Washington

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Washington: Anti-Gun Legislation Could be Heard on the Floor Next Week

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017
Washington: One Anti-Gun Substitute Dies in Committee, Another is Headed to the House Floor

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Washington: Gun Control Proponents Attempting to Amend Gun Ban Bill

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Washington: Numerous Bills Moving Through Washington House Committee

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Washington: Lawmakers and Gov. Inslee push for more statewide gun measures

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017
Washington: Due Process Violation Legislation Heard in House Committee

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017
Washington: House proposal would require semi-automatic owners obtain annual licenses, complete gun safety course

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
Washington: Spokane Valley could become a Second Amendment sanctuary city under councilman’s proposal

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Washington: Anti-Gun AG Promises Firearm and Magazine Ban Legislation Next Year

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Washington: All Anti-Gun Bills Stall in the House Judiciary Committee

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016
Washington: 2016 Legislative Session Convenes With Misguided Anti-Gun Legislation Introduced

 

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