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, MARCH 22, 2019
Why New Zealand's New Gun Controls would be Unconstitutional in America

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
Dems and Gun-Control Advocates Celebrate New Zealand Gun-Confiscation Plan

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
NRA President Oliver North on Washington state’s gun laws

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
MSNBC’s Ali Velshi: ‘Nobody in America Has Suggested Banning Any Guns’ (They Have)

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Judge rejects state’s motion to dismiss "high-capacity" magazine ban case

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
U.S. Democrats rally as New Zealand bans semi-automatic firearms

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
‘My firearm would’ve saved me’: Raped as a Temple student, she now fights for gun rights

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Bernie Sanders: U.S. must follow New Zealand's lead and ban "assault weapons"

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
Nolte: CNN Wins Cronkite Award for Jake Tapper’s Rape Victim-Booing Town Hall

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
The Real Reason Connecticut's Decision About Remington and Sandy Hook Doesn't Make Sense

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
Data Review Contradicts Hickenlooper Claim on Colo. Gun-Check Law

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
Firearms Reporter Takes Kirsten Gillibrand to the Woodshed Over Her Anti-Gun Remarks

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
What Does Beto O’Rourke Believe?

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
Maryland House of Delegates OKs bills requiring long gun background checks, banning 3D-printed guns

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
Rhode Island lawmakers consider gun control bills

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Proposed legislation calls for a firearms registry in Pennsylvania

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Bill requiring background checks for private long gun sales moves forward in Maryland House of Delegates

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Gun Controllers Don't Really Want That "Conversation"

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Exodus: As Bay Area Moves Left, These Conservative Voters Move Out

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Beto O’Rourke: Ban AR-15 Sales in America

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Italy Eyes Stand Your Ground-Style Law for Lethal Firearm Use

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Minnesota Can be a National Leader on CWD

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 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!

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, MARCH 22, 2019
Vermont: Senate Passes Handgun Waiting Period Legislation

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
Delaware: House to Vote on Gun Control Legislation Next Week

FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019
Iowa: House Passes Bill to Improve Hunting Opportunities

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Utah: Self-Defense Bill Heads to the Governor’s Desk as Multiple Gun Control Bills Fail at the End of Session

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Montana: Preemption Legislation Passes out of Senate Committee

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Indiana: Bill Amended To Expand Self-Defense Opportunities

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Washington: NRA & SAF Lawsuit Against City of Edmonds Moves Forward

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019
Oregon: Rally to Defend the 2nd Against California-Style Infringements

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
Indiana: Senate Committee Passes Important Self-Defense Bill

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
Vermont: Gun Control Bill Placed On Senate Calendar and Ready for Floor Vote

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
Connecticut: Committee Votes Today For Gun Bills

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
Colorado: Senate Committee Rapidly Passes “Red Flag” Bill to the Senate Floor With Little Notice

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
Maryland: House Passes Multiple Gun Control Bills to the Senate

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019
Iowa: Remind Your Representative to Support The Family Defense Act

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Nevada: Omnibus Anti-Gun Bill Introduced, Legislator Bill Introduction Deadline Extended

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Hawaii: Senate Committee to Hear Anti-Gun Legislation

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Alert! Look Out ALABAMA! Here comes D.J. Parten's Bait & Switch

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Montana: Legislation to Strengthen Preemption Laws Heads to Senate Committee

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Idaho: Self-Defense Legislation Passed Out of House, Heads to the Senate

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
Arkansas: Urgent Action Needed – Urge Governor Hutchinson to Sign Pro-Gun Legislation

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019
New Hampshire: House Floor Votes Scheduled For Anti-Gun Bills

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

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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NRA-ILA Legal Update

WASHINGTON UPDATES

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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