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, APRIL 20, 2018
Dick’s Sporting Goods/Field & Stream to Destroy Firearms Inventory

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018
Hollywood Elites Pledge to Take on NRA

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018
Lawsuit Says DCFS In Violation of 2nd Amendment

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018
David Hogg’s book title angers Holocaust survivors and relatives

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018
Illinois: Bill attacking firearms preemption passes Senate committee

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018
Pennsylvania: Gun control bills on the move

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Poll: U.S. interest in gun control drops

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Pro-gun crowd takes over Delaware gun-control debate

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
NRA praises new Nebraska law exempting gun records from disclosure

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Ohio legislators look to clamp down harder on communities that try to pass local gun restrictions

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Justice Stevens’s Second Amendment Pipe Dream

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Louisiana: Legislators reject proposals to change gun laws

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Massachusetts court strikes down ban on stun guns

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Vermont: New Haven firearms vendor pans new Vermont gun law

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Delaware: Town hall meeting reveals fierce opposition to gun control

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Ukraine: Activists seek legalization of gun ownership in nation

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Woman calls cops on man playing with his kids at park because she was afraid of his pro-gun shirt

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
California: Pointless bill to ban gun raffles amended to be even more pointless

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Chicago: Emanuel’s ‘Safe Guns Policy’ stalled amid opposition from banking industry

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Brian Aitken says he became the face of those wrongly targeted by N.J. gun laws

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
New York City: Ex-prosecutor to go on trial for alleged gun bribery scheme

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Pennsylvania Adds 2 States to Concealed-Carry Pact, Drops 1

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
Dick's Sporting Goods will destroy rifles pulled from shelves

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
JPMorgan limits firearms clients

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
Tax guns instead of arming teachers, California lawmaker proposes

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
Now N.J. Democrats want to go after the NRA and gun-friendly states

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
R. Lee Ermey, ‘Full Metal Jacket’ drill instructor, dies

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, 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, APRIL 20, 2018
Louisiana: Keep Contacting Your Senator in Opposition to Gun Control Legislation

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018
Oklahoma: House to Consider Constitutional Carry Amendment on Monday

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018
Kentucky: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018
California: Update on Firearms Tax Bill, Age Increase and Other Bills Heard this Week

THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2018
Rhode Island: 19 Gun Bills to be Heard in House Judiciary Committee Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
New Jersey: Senate Committee Approves Gun Control Bills

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Illinois: Committee Passes Bill to Allow Local Infringement of Second Amendment

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018
Hawaii: House Passes Trigger Modification Ban

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Delaware: Legislation to Restrict Second Amendment Rights to Receive Senate Consideration on Thursday

TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2018
Illinois: Committees to Hear Gun Control

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
Ohio: Committee to Hear Self-Defense Bill Again

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
Louisiana Action Needed: Multiple Gun Bills To Receive Vote

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018
California: Firearms Tax, Age Increase and Other Bills Scheduled for Hearings!

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

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

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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