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, MAY 28, 2021
NRA Applauds Attorneys General Amicus Brief Supporting New Jersey Magazine Case at the Supreme Court

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
NRA Announces 150th Annual Meeting & Exhibits to be held in Houston

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Montana Supreme Court Declines to Hear Board of Regents’ Challenge to New Constitutional Carry Bill

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Take Action: Gun Prohibitionist David Chipman Provides Disqualifying Testimony at Senate Confirmation Hearing

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
Comments on ATF’s New “Frame or Receiver” Rule Now Open

MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
Supreme Court Upholds Sanctity of the Home, Rejects Expanded Police Power in Gun Seizure Case

MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
Gun Controllers Seek to Ban Accurate Firearms, Inaccurate Firearms, and Everything In-between

MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
Police Work Going to the Dogs?

MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
Australia’s “Common Sense” Gun Control Snares Nerf Blasters?

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
NRA Members Show Up In Droves to Oppose Federal Gun Control

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
New Data: “Buybacks” Futile and Foolish Waste of Tax Dollars

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
Helping Those in Crisis – and Gun Control, too

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
Anti-Gun Activist Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
California Threatens to Compromise Gun Owner Data and Privacy

TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
LEOSA Lawsuit Forces Policy Change in New Jersey.

MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021
NICS Numbers Tell a Story

MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021
Canada’s “Dead” Long-Gun Registry Still Used by Police

MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021
New York Times Throws ATF Pity Party

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2021
ATF Proposed Rule a Blatant Attack on American Gun Industry

THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021
NRA-ILA Spring 2021 Litigation Newsletter

MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021
Assault on Firearms Industry Continues

MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021
Biden Goes All in On Calls for Extreme Gun Control

MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021
The Games Gun Controllers Play

MONDAY, MAY 3, 2021
A Civilized Society

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 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

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

 

STATE LEGISLATION UPDATES

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
Texas Legislature Gives Final Approval to Two More Strong Pro-2A Measures

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
Illinois: Private Transfer Ban & FOID Fee Increase Bill to Receive Vote

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
Nebraska: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2021 Legislative Session

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
New Hampshire: Senate Passes ATV Carry Legislation

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Ohio: Senate Committee Hearing Bill to Protect 2A in Emergencies

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Oklahoma: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die From 2021 Legislative Session

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Nebraska: Governor Signs Pro-Gun Legislation into Law

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Michigan: House Passes Bills to Reduce CPL Fees

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
Nevada: Homebuilt Firearm Ban Headed to the Governor and the Senate Passes Gun-Free Zone Expansion

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
Kansas: Legislature Adjourns From its 2021 Legislative Session

WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 2021
Colorado: Anti-Gun Bills Continue to Progress Through the Legislature

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021
Michigan: House Hearing Bills to Reduce CPL Fees

TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021
Alabama: Texas Beats Alabama to Become 21st Constitutional Carry State

MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
NRA-Backed Constitutional Carry Bill Passes in Texas

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021
New York: Microstamping and Anti-Gun Bills on the Move in Albany

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021
Nebraska: Pro-Gun Omnibus Legislation Approved and Sent to the Governor

FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021
Delaware: House Passes Ban on Home-Built Firearms

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2021
Nevada: Joint Judiciary Hearing on Gun-Free Zone Expansion

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 2021
Louisiana: Constitutional Carry Legislation Passes House Committee

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021
Maine: Senate to Vote on Ban of Self-Defense at Polling Locations

MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
South Carolina: Gov. McMaster Signs Open Carry & Free CWP Bill

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
Washington: Second Amendment Banned in First Amendment Spaces After the Signing of Anti-Gun Measure

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021
Oregon: House Rules Committee Rushes to Advance Anti-Gun Legislation

THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
Oregon: House Committee to Consider Legislation Creating Indefinite Delays on Firearm Transfers

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Oregon: Increased Gun Free Zone Legislation Scheduled for Monday Hearing

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Oregon: House Judiciary to Consider Legislation Potentially Allowing Indefinite Delays on Firearm Purchases

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

 

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

WASHINGTON UPDATES

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
Washington: Second Amendment Banned in First Amendment Spaces After the Signing of Anti-Gun Measure

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021
Washington: Anti-Self-Defense Legislation Sent to Governor’s Desk

TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021
Washington: Executive Session Scheduled to limit self-defense options on Friday

SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021
Washington: Committee Hearing on Legislation to Ban Open Carry at Public Demonstrations and the Capitol

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021
Washington: Pair of Anti-Gun Bills Fail to Pass Before Legislative Deadline

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Washington: Senate Committee Passes Substitutes for Vague Carry Ban and Mag Ban

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Washington: Further Consideration Scheduled for Felony Open Carry Bill

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

 

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