Willamette Valley Arms Collectors Association
State of Oregon and National Gun News
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.
NRA-ILA: IN THE NATIONAL NEWS
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020
North Carolina's Gov. Cooper Vetoes Bipartisan Right To Carry in Church Bill
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020
Gun Background Checks Hit Record High in June, a Sign of Booming Sales, FBI Reveals
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Eligible for the Floor
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Indiana: Effective Today! License to Carry Fees Eliminated
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Delaware: General Assembly Officially Adjourns for the Year
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020
Virginia: Anti-Gun Laws Take Effect Tomorrow, July 1
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020
New Gun Owners Could Sway Future Elections
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020
Trump Hits Judicial Milestone
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020
Maryland Illustrates Problem with Requiring Permission to Exercise Constitutional Rights
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020
When They Go Lowe… Okla. Supreme Court Invalidates Attack on Constitutional Carry Law (Again)
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020
California: Assembly Sends AB 88 Back to Senate without a Vote
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020
Florida Alert! Fitzenhagen Tries to Walk-Back Pledge to Democrat - But We're Not buying It
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
Georgia: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
California: Assault Weapons Ban Expansion Moving Quickly!
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
Iowa: Gov. Reynolds Signs Pro-Gun & Pro-Hunting Bills
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
North Carolina: Second Amendment Preservation Act Clears General Assembly
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
Major Pro-Gun Measures in Effect July 1
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
California: Senate Vote Today!
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
Pennsylvania: House Votes to Protect Second Amendment with Emergency Powers Legislation
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020
New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Firearm Seizure Bill
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
California: Gun Control in the Budget
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Hawaii: More Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled!
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Indiana: Law Eliminating Fees for a License to Carry a Handgun Goes into Effect July 1st
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
Supreme Court’s Inaction Frustrates Second Amendment Supporters, Emboldens Anti-gun Activists
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
Legal Reckoning for Jackson, MS Mayor’s Foolish Carry Ban
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
Florida Court Recognizes Popularity of Carry Permits, Rules Police Cannot Use Possession of a Gun as Sole Basis for Investigatory Stops
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
Not Funny: Firearm Prohibitionists Finally Target Elmer Fudd’s Gun
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
Free NRA Hunter Ed Classes Raise $150,000 for State Wildlife Agencies
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
Lessons in the Value of Strong State Firearms Preemption Laws
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020
The Armed Citizen® June 12, 2020
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
Elmer Fudd Loses Rifle in HBO's 'Looney Tunes' Reboot: 'We're not Doing Guns'
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
Florida city's state of emergency prohibits gun sales amid protests: 'It's crippling'
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Gun Ban From Ballot
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
Candidate Biden Suggests Police be Trained to Shoot “an Unarmed Person” in the Leg
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
Trends Don’t Lie: Americans Exercise Their Rights
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020
Biden Promotes Police Protocol Decried by Gun-Safety Experts
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020
Double Counting in Washington State
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020
Fact Checkers, Editorialists Resort to Fake News to Push Anti-Gun Propaganda
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020
Lawsuits Begin Over Trudeau’s “Assault Weapon” Ban
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
California and COVID-19: Gun Control Proposals are Essential, Full Civic Participation is Not
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FEDERAL LEGISLATION UPDATES
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
Another Day, Another Hearing with Anti-Gun Democrats Grandstanding on Firearms
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2019
Democrat Congressman Wants to Tax and Register Squirrel Guns
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019
Federal Gun Control is on the Move! Tell Your Senators to Oppose H.R.8, S.42 and H.R. 1112!
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019
Go Figure: Gun Controllers Use Fuzzy Math to Push an Agenda That Doesn’t Add Up
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019
H.R. 8 Votes Reveal Dem House Leadership Values Illegal Aliens over Law-abiding Gun Owners
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019
NRA Reacts to Passage of H.R. 1112
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Extreme Gun Control Bill
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Gun Control to Be Heard on the Floor of the House of Representatives Next Week
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
The Truth about Gun Sales and H.R. 8
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2019
H.R. 8 Markup: Liberal Democrats Markup Gun Control Legislation
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019
House to Move Forward with Ineffective Gun Control Proposals
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Scalise: Dems trying to 'silence' me on gun violence
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Congress to Take Up Gun Control Next Week
FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2019
Keep Telling Your Members of Congress to Oppose “Universal” Background Check Bills
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
Now With More Banning! Dianne Feinstein Introduces “Updated” Federal “Assault Weapons” Ban (S. 66)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
Tell Your Members of Congress to Oppose “Universal” Background Check Bills
NRA-ILA Legal Update
STATE LEGISLATION UPDATES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Eligible for the Floor
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Indiana: Effective Today! License to Carry Fees Eliminated
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Delaware: General Assembly Officially Adjourns for the Year
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020
Virginia: Anti-Gun Laws Take Effect Tomorrow, July 1
MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020
California: Assembly Sends AB 88 Back to Senate without a Vote
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020
Florida Alert! Fitzenhagen Tries to Walk-Back Pledge to Democrat - But We're Not buying It
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
Georgia: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
California: Assault Weapons Ban Expansion Moving Quickly!
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
Iowa: Gov. Reynolds Signs Pro-Gun & Pro-Hunting Bills
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
North Carolina: Second Amendment Preservation Act Clears General Assembly
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
Pennsylvania: House Votes to Protect Second Amendment with Emergency Powers Legislation
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020
New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Firearm Seizure Bill
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
California: Gun Control in the Budget
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Hawaii: More Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled!
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Indiana: Law Eliminating Fees for a License to Carry a Handgun Goes into Effect July 1st
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
New Hampshire: Firearm Seizure Bill Set for Committee Hearing
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Hearing
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020
Virginia: Alexandria Set to Create Countless Gun-Free Zones, Undermine Right-to-Carry
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020
California: Bills Pass Senate Appropriations Committee Now Eligible for Floor Vote
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020
Federal Court Prohibits Future Restrictions On Open Carry by City of Jackson
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
Florida Alert! Young Americans for Liberty Force Nikki Fried to Reopen Concealed Weapons License applications in Florida
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
Louisiana: Governor Signs Package of Pro-Gun NRA-Backed Bills
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020
California: Assembly Passes Firearm Bills
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020
Florida Alert! Anti-gun Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Takes One Step Back Over Lawsuit
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
Iowa: Senate Passes Bill to Expand Hunting Access
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
Louisiana: Urge Governor Edwards to Sign Pro-Gun Measures before Weekend Deadline
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
Virginia: Gov Northam Appoints Anti-Gun Lobbyist to Crime Commission
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
Virginia: Alexandria Taking First Step For Gun Ban Tomorrow
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020
Florida Alert! Florida Supreme Court Opinion on Gun Ban Amendment Plus News Clippings
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020
Kansas: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Legislation and Adjourns from Special Session
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020
California: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Rescheduled, Assembly Bills Headed to the Floor
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020
Florida Alert! BREAKING NEWS: Florida Supreme Court Kicks Gun Ban Initiative Off the Ballot
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020
Iowa: Senate Passes Range Protection & Preemption Bill
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020
Kansas: Legislature Convenes for Special Session - Considers Emergency Powers Legislation
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020
Louisiana: Package of Pro-Gun Bills Heads to the Governor’s Desk
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
California: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Cancelled
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
Louisiana: Important Second Amendment Legislation up for Vote in Both Chambers Today!
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020
Florida Alert! Mediation "Fruitless" in 18-21 year old Gun Purchase Lawsuit Fight
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020
Missouri: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020
Louisiana: Senate Committee Passes Multiple Pro-Gun Bills
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020
Iowa: Legislature to Reconvene, Range Protection & Preemption Bill Still In Senate
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020
Mississippi Legislature Reconvenes: Urge Your Senators To Take Action on State Firearms Preemption Improvement Bill
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020
Ohio: School Security Legislation to be Considered this Afternoon in Senate Committee
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020
Louisiana: Pro-Gun Bills Scheduled for Senate Committee Hearing on Thursday
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020
Michigan: Capitol Commission Considering Gun Ban
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020
California: Anti-Hunting Legislation Up Tomorrow in Committee!
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020
Florida Alert! First-Time Gun Buyers Angered Over Gun Purchase Laws
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020
Florida Alert! NRA/USF Ask Leon County Tax Collector to Stop Violating Constitutional Rights and the Law
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020
Louisiana: Anti-Gun, Left Wing Media Calls 2A Protections "Extremism" and "Ridiculous"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
Illinois: General Assembly Reconvenes - FOID Fee Increase and Mandatory Fingerprinting Await Committee Hearing
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
New Jersey: Outdoor Shooting Ranges Set to Reopen Friday
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020
Oklahoma: Legislature Adjourns from its 2020 Legislative Session
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020
Alabama: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020
California: This Week's Committee Hearings
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020
Massachusetts: Shooting Ranges to Reopen
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020
Louisiana: Pro-Gun Bills Pass House Committee!
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020
While Loosening Some Restrictions, Anti-Gun Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Continues to Punish Certain Gun Stores
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020
Florida Alert! Florida Supreme Court Ends Decades-Old Evidence Standard
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020
Minnesota Urgent Alert: House to Consider Pro-Gun Amendment Allowing Electronic Application for Carry Permits During Covid-19 Outbreak
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020
Pennsylvania: Game Commission Extends the Expiration of Current Shooting Range Permits
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020
Virginia: Indoor Ranges to Reopen
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020
Florida Alert! Lawsuit Filed Against Comm. Nikki Fried over Concealed Carry License Violations
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020
Michigan: Capitol Commission to discuss Firearms in the Capitol on Monday!
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020
Louisiana: House Committee to Hear Pro-Second Amendment Bills Next Week
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020
California: They Just Can't Help Themselves, Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for May 19th!
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
Maryland: Gov. Hogan Vetoes Ban on Private Transfers of Long Guns
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
Massachusetts: Federal Judge Orders State to Open Gun Shops
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020
California Legislature Reconvenes
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020
Florida Alert! On Guns, Joe Biden Is Full of It
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
Massachusetts: NRA Joins Amicus Brief on Gun Shop Closures
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
Governor’s New Order Allows Partial Operation of Gun Stores & Shooting Ranges
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
Jackson Mayor’s Unconstitutional and Unlawful Ban on Open Carry Expires Without Extension or Renewal
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020
Florida Alert! More Evidence Younger Americans LESS SUPPORTIVE Of Gun Control
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2020
Lawsuit Filed Against Jackson Mayor’s Illegal Open Carry Gun Ban
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020
Maine: Victory for Self-Defense as City of Portland Reverses Illegal Classification of Gun Shops as “Non-Essential”
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch Issues a Stern Rebuke of Jackson Mayor’s Ban on Open Carry
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020
Jackson Mayor Uses COVID-19 to Unlawfully Ban Open Carry
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020
Florida Alert! AG Ashley Moody Asks Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to Stop Violating Gun Rights
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020
Florida Alert! No Kidding, Anti-Gun Congressmen Really Said That
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
Minnesota: Shooting Ranges and Game Farms Will Reopen Following Recent Executive Order
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
Maine: City of Portland Illegally Classifies Gun Shops as “Non-Essential”
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
NRA Requests Injunction Against Gov. Grisham’s Order Closing Gun Stores
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
Florida Alert! West Virginia AG: Coronavirus Does Not Erase 2nd Amendment Rights
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020
Kentucky: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020
West Virginia: Attorney General Ensures Continuity of Carry Permits
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020
Florida Alert! Stop Releasing Felons Back to the Street over Coronavirus
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020
California: AG Release Highlights Second Amendment Deprivations during Crisis
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020
California: Assemblyman Santiago Calls for Halt to Firearm and Ammunition Sales!
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020
Florida Alert! Brady Goes Nuts after ATF Greenlights Drive-Up, Curbside Gun Sales
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020
Wisconsin: You have 72hrs to Protect Traditional, Affordable Ammunition!
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020
Virginia: Gov. Northam Signs Gun Control Bills
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020
NRA Files Lawsuit Against Anti-Gun Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Order Closing Gun Stores and Ranges in New Mexico
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020
Illinois: State Police Provides Extension to FOID Card and CCL Expiration during Covid-19 Outbreak
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020
Pennsylvania: Game Commission Announces Dates for Fall 2020 Sunday Hunting!
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020
Florida Alert! Gun Control Group Launches Voter Registration Campaign
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020
Michigan: Governor Whitmer Playing Games With Your Rights
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020
Alert! Attention: First Time Gun Buyers - NRA Launches Online Gun Safety Courses
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
Florida Alert! Here's the Proof Against Bloomberg's Anti-Gun Group
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
South Carolina: Gov. McMaster Protects Second Amendment Rights
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
California: San Francisco Supervisors Going After Guns Again
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020
South Carolina: Gun Stores to Remain Open Under New Executive Order
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
California: Culver City Council Votes to Keep Gun Shops Open
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
Georgia: Gov. Kemp Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores to Remain Open
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
Maryland: Gov. Hogan Resists Calls to Shut Down Gun Stores
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020
Indiana: Attorney General Opinion Protects Second Amendment
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020
Gun Makers and Sellers Remain "Essential" Under Governor Reeves' New Shelter-In-Place Order for Mississippi
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
South Dakota: Governor Signs Pro-Gun Bills into Law
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
California: Culver City Council Meeting Tomorrow to Discuss Firearm Retailers
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
Massachusetts: Gov. Baker Closes Gun Stores!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
South Carolina: Gun Stores to Remain Open
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
Maine: Gun Shop Closure Reversed!
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Temporarily Extend the Duration of CCW Permits
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
North Carolina: Wake Co. To Resume Pistol Permit Issuance
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Covid-19 Order with Exceptions for Firearms Industry and Hunting/Fishing
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
California: Gun Shop Closure Reversed in Los Angeles County!
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Maryland: Governor Hogan Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
New Jersey: Gun Shop Closure Reversed in New Jersey!
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Virginia: Gov. Northam Issues Stay-At-Home Order
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Rhode Island: Gun Shops Deemed Essential and Will Remain Open
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Kansas: Governor Kelly Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid-19
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020
Alert! US Dept. of Homeland Security Adds Gun Retailers and Firearms industry to ‘Essential’ Business List Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
Nevada: Las Vegas Metro Approves CCW Extension
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
Washington: Police & Lawmakers Say Firearm Dealers Are Essential
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Alabama: Gun Stores to Remain Open
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
North Carolina: Gun Stores Remain Open Despite Governor Not Designating them “Essential”
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
COVID-19 Draws Attacks on Second Amendment
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Texas: Attorney General Issues Opinion Prohibiting Municipalities and Counties from Restricting Firearm Sales in Response to Covid-19
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Montana: Anti-Gun Governor Bullock Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid-19
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Idaho: Governor Little Signs Permitless Carry Expansion Legislation into Law
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Delaware: Governor Carney Amends Executive Order in Response to Covid-19
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
New Hampshire: Gov. Sununu Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
California: Los Angeles Sheriff Reverses Course Again and Orders Gun Stores to Close to the Public!
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
New Mexico: Governor Wastes Law Enforcement Resources to Ensure Gun Stores are Shuttered
HURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Maine: Gun Stores Being Shut Down
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Minnesota: Governor Walz Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid 19
HURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Colorado: Governor Polis Allows Gun Stores to Remain Open During State Lockdown
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Idaho: Governor Little Protects the Second Amendment – Gun Stores Will Remain Open
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
West Virginia: Governor Signs Important Preemption Bill
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
Michigan: Gov. Whitmer Issues Executive Order In Response to COVID-19
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
Arizona: Legislature Adjourns For Recess
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
California: Los Angeles Sheriffs Halts Closures of Gun Stores
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
Pennsylvania: Gun Shops Allowed to Reopen on a Limited Basis
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
North Carolina: Wake Co. Sheriff Suspends Pistol Permit Issuance
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
State Representative Requests Opinion from Texas Attorney General on Exclusion of Gun Manufacturers & Retailers as "Essential Businesses" in Local Emergency Orders
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Denver Mayor Exempts Alcohol Stores and Marijuana Dispensaries, not Gun Stores
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
California: Los Angeles Sheriff Orders Gun Stores to Shut Down
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
West Virginia: Gov. Justice Protects Second Amendment
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Oregon: Attorney General Amends Title for Anti Self-Defense Initiative
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Wisconsin: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Emergency Order
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Virginia: Gun Stores to Remain Open
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Pennsylvania: House Judiciary Chairman Vows to Put an End to Ammunition Tax and Permit Requirement Legislation
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Arizona: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Executive Order
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
Connecticut: Gov. Lamont Protects Second Amendment
MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
Indiana: Gov. Holcomb Protects Second Amendment
SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020
New Jersey Stops Firearms Transfers!
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020
Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo Taking Advantage of National Emergency to Advance Political Agenda
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020
Kansas: Legislature Passes Resolution Limiting Governor’s Emergency Powers to Seize Ammunition and Property
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020
Delaware: General Assembly Postpones Legislative Session
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Maryland: General Assembly Adjourns Early
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Maine: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
New Hampshire: Legislative Session Suspended
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Illinois: Chenoa May Consider Restricting Second Amendment
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Iowa: Legislative Session Suspended
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Georgia: Legislative Session Suspended
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Mississippi: Legislature Suspends Session
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Colorado: Legislature Adjourns Until the End of March
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Nebraska: Legislature Postpones 2020 Legislative Session
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
California Legislature to Take Extended Recess
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Maryland: Anti-Gun Lawmakers Shirk Constituents’ Well-Being in Favor of Gun Control
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Hawaii: Legislature in Recess
MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020
In NRA Supported Lawsuit, Oregon’s Top Court Rejects Flawed “Gun Safety” Ballot Title, Description
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
Hawaii: Senate Committee Passes Anti-Gun Bills
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
Illinois: Champaign to Consider Banning Firearm & Ammunition Transfers
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
Washington: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020
Colorado: House Committee to Consider “Red Flag” Repeal Legislation
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Iowa: Range Protection & Preemption Bill to Senate Floor
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Alabama: Speaker Announces Support For Lifetime Permit Bill
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Mississippi House Approves Legislation to Improve State Firearms Preemption Statute
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Idaho: Governor Signs Shooting Range Preservation Bill into Law
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Vermont: Please Contact Your Representative this Week Before Crossover Deadline!
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Washington: Floor Vote Deadline Passes
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Alabama: Your Help Needed to Pass Lifetime Permit Bill In House Committee
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020
Maryland: New Gun Control Bill Designates Gun Owners as Second-Class Citizens
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020
Virginia: General Assembly to Adjourn
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020
West Virginia: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020
Rhode Island: Gun Bill Night Scheduled for Wednesday in House Judiciary
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020
Oregon: Legislature Adjourns
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Hawaii: Senate Passes Mag Ban & Ammo Restrictions
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Oregon: Supreme Court Sides With NRA Against Anti Self-Defense Initiative
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
New Hampshire: Anti-Shooting Range Bill Defeated!
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Alabama: Lifetime Permit Bill Moves to Senate Floor
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Tennessee: NRA-Supported Constitutional Carry Legislation on the Move in Nashville
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020
Illinois: FOID Fee Increase & Mandatory Fingerprinting Back to Senate
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
Oregon: NRA Challenges Gun & Mag Ban Initiatives
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
Texas Senate and House Committees to Hold Public Hearings on Potential Future Gun Control Proposals in Austin and Houston Next Week!
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Anti-Shooting Range Bill
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction Heading to Governor
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
Florida: Do you want to know what's really going on at NRA?
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
California: City of Alameda to Consider Firearm Measures
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
Hawaii: Mag Ban and Ammo Restrictions Eligible for Vote on Senate Floor
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
West Virginia: Important Preemption Bill Heading to Governor
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
Maryland: Another Week Ahead of Committee Hearings for Gun Control Legislation
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
New York: Lead Ammunition Ban Another Swipe at New York Gun Owners and Sportsmen
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
California: “Gun Harm Reduction” Priority Removed from Nomination List
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
New Hampshire: Committees to Vote on Anti-Gun Bills
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020
Aloha to Freedom: Hawaii Lawmakers Push Severe Ammo Restrictions
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Continue to Move Through the Legislature
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Oregon: Legislators Take a Stand Against Gun Control
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Alabama: We Need Your Help to Pass Lifetime Permits in Senate Judiciary!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Minnesota: House Passes Pair of Anti-Gun Bills to the Senate
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Virginia: Senate Passes Anti-Gun House Bills
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction Moves to Senate Floor
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Iowa: House Passes Range Protection & Preemption Bill
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Alabama: Sheriffs Attempting to Kill Lifetime Permit Option
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
NRA Leads Constitutional Carry Fight in TN
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Hawaii: Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on Anti-Gun Bills
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Virginia: Senate Voting on Anti-Gun House Bills
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Hawaii: House to Vote on Anti-Gun Bills
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
California: Legislature to Consider Banning Lead Ammo at Shooting Ranges
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Missouri: House Committee Hearing Self-Defense On Public Transit
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Minnesota: Last Year’s Anti-Gun Bills Head to House Floor
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Utah: Three Anti-Gun Bills Die in Committee
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Maryland: More Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings This Week
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
California: San Jose City Council to Consider Taxing its Law-Abiding Citizens
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Alabama: Rep. Stringer Sponsors HB 308 to Kill Lifetime Permit Option!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Florida: DOJ Study Shows That a "Gun-Show Loophole" Doesn't Exist
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
New Jersey: Gun Bills Stall in Senate Committee
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Georgia: Carry Permit Reciprocity Heads to House Floor
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Connecticut: Hearing Scheduled for Ammo Tax
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Nebraska: Gun Control Bills Fail to Advance before Deadline
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
New Hampshire: More Anti-Gun Bills Considered This Week
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction At Risk
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Attention Virginians! The Fight Against Bloomberg-Backed Gun Control isn’t Over!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Utah: Multiple Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings Today
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020
New Jersey: Gun Bills Posted for Committee Action on Monday
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Oregon: Gun Lock-Up Bill Moves to House Floor
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Washington: Resurrected Mag Ban Scheduled for Hearing on Tuesday
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
New Mexico: Legislature Adjourns from Embattled Legislative Session
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Maryland: Most Restrictive Gun Ban in State History Withdrawn from Consideration
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
New Hampshire: House Passes Private Transfer Ban and Waiting Period Bills
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Washington: Senate Committee Hearing Firearm Seizure Bills
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Missouri: Committee Hearing Right to Hunt & Fish Amendment
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Oklahoma: Legislation to Repeal Constitutional Carry Overwhelmingly Defeated in Committee
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Oregon: Work Session Today On Government Mandated Gun Lock-Up Bill
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Maryland: Senate Committee to Vote on Bill to Criminalize Long Gun Private Transfers
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Washington: Mag Ban Fails Crossover Deadline
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Arizona: NRA Stands Opposed to Gun Ban Legislation at Capitol
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Georgia: Carry Permit Reciprocity Heads to the Full Committee
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Nebraska: Judiciary Committee Considering Extreme Firearm and Accessory Tax on Friday
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Florida Alert! Johns Hopkins Study: No Evidence ‘Assault Weapon’ Bans Reduce Mass Shootings
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Hawaii: Mag Ban Heads to House Floor
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Alaska: Gun Control Extremists Rallying to Push “Red Flag” Firearm Surrender Legislation
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Maryland: Gun Control Bills Up for Committee Hearings This Week
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
New Hampshire: Anti-Gun Bills Move to House Floor
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
West Virginia: House Passes Carry Permit Fee Reduction
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
New Hampshire: Bill Restricting Firearm Use Set for Committee Hearing
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Bill Defeated!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Virginia: Senate Committee Hearing Gun Ban
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Idaho: Shooting Range Preservation Bill Passes House Committee
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Washington: House to Vote on Magazine Ban Bill
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Vermont: Please Attend House Committee Hearing on “Red Flag” Legislation Next Week
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Connecticut: Ammo Tax Introduced in House
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Oregon: Committee Votes On Government Mandated Gun Lock-Up Bill
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Idaho: House Committee to Consider Shooting Range Preservation Legislation Today
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Iowa: “Red Flag” Gun Seizure Bill Introduced
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction Bill Introduced
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Maryland: Senate Committee to Consider Legislation to Increase Carry Permit Training Requirements
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
New Mexico: House Committee Passes “Red Flag” Gun Surrender Bill to the Floor
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Access to Federal Lands under Review by the Department of the Interior
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Iowa: School Pick-up/Drop-off Passes Committee
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Maryland: Anti-Gun Lawmakers Introduce Most Restrictive Gun Ban in State History
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Virginia: House Passes Bloomberg’s Gun Ban
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Michigan: Oppose Anti-Gun Appointee
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Washington: Committee Deadline And Anti-Gun Bills
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bills Moving In Committees
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
West Virginia: Senate Passes Important Preemption Bill
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Iowa: Range Protection and Preemption Bill Passes House Subcommittee
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Hawaii: Legislative Update on Last Week's Committee Action
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Vote Tomorrow
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020
New Mexico: Senate Passes Extreme “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Legislation
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Vermont: Your Attendance is Needed at Two Upcoming Statehouse Events
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Florida Alert! Assault Weapons Ban Amendment Fails to Get on the 2020 Ballot
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
New Hampshire: Magazine Ban Set for Committee Hearing
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Rammed Through Committee
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Nebraska: Legislature Could Soon Vote on “Red Flag” Firearm Seizure Bill
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Florida Alert! Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey Becomes Poster Child for Gun Control with Bloomberg's Mom Demand Action
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
New Mexico Action Needed: Senate Could Consider “Red Flag” Firearms Surrender Bill as Early as Friday
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Bill Up Tomorrow!
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Rhode Island: House Will Vote to Ban Home Manufactured Firearms Today
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Hawaii: Gun Bills Galore
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
West Virginia: Important Preemption Bill Moves to Senate Floor
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Pennsylvania: Governor Wolf Uses 2020 Budget Address to Outline Extreme Gun Control
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
New Mexico: Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Extreme "Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Bill TOMORROW
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Maryland: House and Senate Judiciary Committees to Consider Gun Control Legislation Tomorrow
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Utah: Multiple Gun Control Bills Introduced During First Week of 2020 Session
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Background Check Fee Shows Even California DOJ Can’t Decipher State Gun Laws
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Massachusetts: Gun Bills Nearing Committee Deadline
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Virginia: Last Chance For Gun Ban in Committee
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
New Hampshire: Anti-Gun Bills Set for Committee Hearing
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
Missouri: “Red Flag” Gun Seizure Bill In Committee
OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS
NRA-ILA Legal Update
OREGON UPDATES
FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
Oregon: Initiative Filed to Restrict Self-Defense
MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019
Oregon: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die, Anti-Gun Bill Defeated
MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019
Oregon Gun control measure expected back after miss this session
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bills Will Not Be Moving Forward
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019
Oregon: Attend NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshops To Help Protect Your Rights
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019
Oregon: Gun Control Package Sent To Another Committee
FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019
Vermont: Your State Representative Needs to Hear From You Immediately!
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
Texas: House Passes Two NRA-Backed Bills This Week
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2019
Nevada: Firearm Modification Ban & Local Infringement Bill Scheduled For a Committee Vote Tomorrow
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019
Delaware: Multiple Gun Control Bills Introduced in the General Assembly
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019
Oregon: Committee Passes 45-Page Gun Control Package
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Oregon: Language Released For Gun Control Bill, Additional Hearing Scheduled
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Oregon: Comprehensive Anti-Gun Bill to Be Heard
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Oregon: Rally to Defend the 2nd Against California-Style Infringements
MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2019
Oregon: Magazine Ban & Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bills Introduced
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019
Oregon: Gun Ban Introduced in the State Legislature
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bills Pre-Filed, Legislature to Convene Monday
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018
Read NRA's Brief on Initiative 1639 to Washington State's Supreme Court
NRA-ILA Legal Update
WASHINGTON UPDATES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Washington: Mag Ban Fails Crossover Deadline
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020
Washington: Senate Committee to Vote on Gun Ban & Other Bills
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019
Washington: Tacoma to Repeat Seattle’s Mistakes with Proposed Gun Tax
FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019
Washington: Gun Bills to Go Into Effect
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019
Washington: Gov. Inslee Signs Anti-Gun Bills
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018
NRA Wins Lawsuit in Washington State, Prevents I-1639 From Appearing on Ballot
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
Willamette Valley Arms Collectors Association
2020 Spring Collectors Display and Gun Show
Eugene, OR
CANCLED FOR 2020
Due to Virus Restrictions & Venue Unavailabe
2021 WVACA Spring Collectors Display and Gun Show
MARCH 20 & 21, 2021
Eugene, OR
At the
LANE COUNTY EVENT CENTER & FAIRGROUNDS
IN THE PERFORMANCE HALL BUILDING
FREE PARKING
For more information and table reservations
Call John at (541) 954-8460
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