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

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019
Massachusetts: Hearing on Bill to Mandate Doctors Push State’s Anti-Gun Agenda

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019
Woman Fatally Shoots Man who Violated Protective Order

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019
Bread man delivers heroics to foil armed robbery at Georgia fast-food restaurant

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Florida Man Guns Down Armed Robber Who Tried To Take His Jewelry: 'Don't Put An Ak-47 In My Face'

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Bloomberg Bought Virginia Legislators Introduce Confiscatory Gun Ban

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Joe Biden Wants to Ban 9mm Pistols

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Gun Confiscation: The Exit-Strategy for Failing Campaigns?

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Professor Elizabeth Warren Offers Class in Political Linguistics

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Member Spotlight: Meet an NRA Virginia mom who is telling voters to ‘watch out’ for Bloomberg’s tricks in 2020

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Sanders Burns the 2020 Democratic Primary Gun Control Agenda

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Trading Freedom for Safety

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Joe Biden and His Gift for Gaffes

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019
A New Candidate for Confiscator-in-Chief

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Background check bill facing uphill battle in Ohio Senate

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
After Democratic legislative gains, Virginia governor vows new gun-control push

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
National Hearing Conservation Association Supports Suppressors

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Pregnant Florida Woman Kills Home Intruder with AR-15

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Member Spotlight: Benghazi Survivor Tig Tiegen Speaks Out Against Dems’ Gun Control Schemes

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
“Hypocrisy in Action: Gun Control Advocate Breaks Gun Laws While Teaching Gun Class”

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Bloomberg’s Gun Control Apparatus Lies to Virginia’s Firearm Owners in Election Mailing

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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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

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018
NRA Files Comments in Support of Trump Administration’s Export Reform Effort

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!

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

 

STATE LEGISLATION UPDATES

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019
Background Checks for Family Members?! Bloomberg-Bought Virginia Legislature Seeks to Ban Private Firearms Transfers

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019
NRA Files Joint Legal Challenge Against Firearm Storage Initiative Petition

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Bloomberg Bought Virginia Legislators Introduce Confiscatory Gun Ban

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Florida Alert! State Fights Cities & Counties on Gun Law

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019
California: City of Carson Defeats Unconstitutional Resolution Targeting Lawful Gun Owners

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Florida Alert! Update on NRA Lawsuit in Florida 18-21-Year-Old Sales Ban Case

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
California: City of Carson Pushing Another Unconstitutional Resolution Targeting Lawful Gun Owners

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019
Pennsylvania: Senate Sends Pro-Hunting Legislation to Governor!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Kentucky: Committee to Consider Firearm Seizures Without Due Process

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Wisconsin: Legislators Protect Second Amendment, Adjourn Special Session

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Kentucky: State Senator Damon Thayer Receives NRA-ILA Defender of Freedom Award

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Wisconsin: Special Session On Gun Control Convenes

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Florida Alert! Gun Rights Groups, Moody Target Assault Weapons Ban

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019
New Hampshire: Firearm Seizure Bill Headed to House Floor

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019
Pennsylvania Hunting Alert: House Overwhelmingly Passes Pro-Hunting Legislation

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2019
Pennsylvania Urgent Hunting Alert: Your Representative Needs to Hear from You Immediately!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
Washington: Tacoma City Council to Vote on Proposed Gun Tax

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
Illinois: Gun Control Bill May Move Soon

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
New Hampshire: House Committee to Vote on Firearm Seizure Bill

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019
Washington: Court Upholds State Preemption in Legal Victory for NRA & SAF

HURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019
Oregon: NRA Files Opposition to 2020 Proposed Restriction on Gun Rights

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019
Wisconsin: Gov. Evers Orders Special Session to Ram Gun Control Through Legislature

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019
Washington: Tacoma City Council Meeting for Proposed Gun Tax

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019
Maine: Legislative Council to Consider Gun Control Bills For Next Year

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2019
Illinois: Task Force May Ponder More Gun Control

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019
California: Anti-Gun and Anti-Hunting Bill Signed into Law

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019
California: Governor Newsom Signs Anti-Gun Bills into Law

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019
California: Several Anti-Gun Bills Still Awaiting Governor’s Action

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019
Texas House Select Committee to Hold Public Hearing in Farmers Branch on Interim Charges To Prevent Mass Violence

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019
Illinois: Committee Rules May Shut Down Gun Stores

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Join Us for the 2019 NRA-ILA Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium Next Saturday October 5th

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
New Hampshire: House Sustains Vetoes of Anti-Gun Bills

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Pennsylvania: Please Attend Senate Judiciary Hearings on Numerous Gun Control Proposals

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
Wisconsin: Gov. Evers Calls for Firearm Confiscation & Criminalizing Private Transfers

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
California: Carson City Council Fails to Pass Unconstitutional Resolution Targeting Lawful Firearm Possession and Sales

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
California: Carson City Council to Hear Unconstitutional Resolution Targeting Lawful Firearm Possession and Sales

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
New Hampshire: House to Vote on Gov. Sununu's Vetoes of Anti-Gun Bills

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
California: 2019 Legislative Session Adjourns

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
California: Anti-Gun Bills Sent to Governor

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Attend the FREE 2019 NRA-ILA Firearms Law & The Second Amendment Symposium on October 5th in Midlothian

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Florida Alert: Have They Lost Their Minds?

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Pennsylvania: House Committee to Consider Pro-Hunting Legislation

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
California: Precursor Parts Bill and GVRO Expansion Passes the State Senate

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Florida Alert! Are You Ready For Gun Registration?

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2019
California: Anti-Gun Legislation Passes Appropriations Committees and Heads to the Floor

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
The Texas Legislature Passed Ten Bills Protecting Your Second Amendment Rights During the 2019 Session. These Measures All Take Effect on September 1.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
Florida Alert! How Much Are David Dell'Aquila's Gun Rights Worth?

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019
Florida Alert! New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu VETOES 3-Gun Control Bills

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019
Massachusetts: Gun Bills to be Heard Wednesday

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019
Washington: Tacoma to Repeat Seattle’s Mistakes with Proposed Gun Tax

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019
Florida Alert! "Assault Weapons" Ban Amendment Bans ALL SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
California: Appropriations Committees Send Bills to the Suspense File

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
Virginia: Oppose Gov. Northam’s Gun Grab, Attend Public Hearing

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019
California: Legislature Returns from Summer Recess

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019
New Hampshire: Gov. Sununu Vetoes Anti-Gun Bills

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2019
Florida Alert! State Appeals "Get Out of Jail Free" Ruling by Leon County Judge

TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2019
Florida Alert! Attorney General Ashley Moody: Assault Weapons Ban Ballot Measure "MISLEADING"

MONDAY, JULY 29, 2019
Florida Alert: Court Rules Public Officials Can't Be Punished for Violating the Law

FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019
Washington: Gun Bills to Go Into Effect

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019
Virginia: Submit Comments on Gov. Northam’s Proposed Gun Control

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019
Kentucky: State Senator Damon Thayer Receives NRA-ILA Defender of Freedom Award

TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019
California: Injunction Filed to Stop California Ammunition Sales Restrictions

FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
Oregon: Initiative Filed to Restrict Self-Defense

TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2019
Virginia: Crime Commission Hearing Dates Set

SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019
California: Legislature Breaks for Summer Recess

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019
California: City of San Diego Considers Gun Control Ordinance

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019
Hawaii: Governor Ige Signs Anti-Gun Legislation

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019
Virginia: Special Session Adjourned, Anti-Gunners Not Finished

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019
California: Final Committee Hearings Prior to Summer Recess

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2019
California: Injunction Request to be Filed in Lawsuit Challenging California Ammo Law

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019
Oregon: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die, Anti-Gun Bill Defeated

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019
California: Lead Free Ammunition Required for All Hunting as of July 1

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019
South Dakota: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Law Goes into Effect Today

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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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

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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WASHINGTON UPDATES

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

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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