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, JANUARY 11, 2019
New Report on Where Criminals Get Their Guns

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
Florida governor suspends Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
To prevent shooting tragedies, many state, local governments across U.S. debate arming teachers

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
Editorial: On school safety, Judd prevailed

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
Brazil Awaits Policies After Bolsonaro's Campaign Fireworks

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
New York: Wyoming County Supervisors take Second Amendment stand

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
Ald. Edward Burke's attempted extortion charge looms over Chicago mayoral forum

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
Textual analysis of HR8, bill to "To require a background check for every firearm sale"

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
Get Ready for a Financial Assault on the Second Amendment

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
Dems introduce new federal semi-automatic ‘assault weapon’ ban that includes pistol braces

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
GOP's Kilgore Says Northam's Gun Control Bills 'Dead on Arrival'

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
Western Caucus Rebukes Introduction of Speaker Pelosi's Gun Control Bill

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
Alaska: Alaska calls for less federal control of wildlife management

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Supports Legislation Banning Semi-Automatic Weapons

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
Senators Murphy, Blumenthal Detail Background Check Bill

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
Republicans, Gun-Rights Groups Vow to Fight Va. Gov’s Gun-Control Proposals

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
Democrats to Introduce Bill Expanding Background Checks on Gun Sales

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
Editorial Board: Key to reduced school shootings

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal to reintroduce background checks bill

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
House Democrats to introduce gun bill on anniversary of Gabrielle Giffords shooting

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
Gabby Giffords: Expanding Backgrounds Only the 'First Step'

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
Gov. Northam’s Gun Control Package Would Ban Boy Scouts’ .22 Rifles

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
Dems to push gun control on anniversary of Giffords shooting

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
State senator takes another run at Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
Paralyzed 8-year-old gifted new hunting gear to replace his stolen equipment

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, 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

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
Bloomberg-Backed Lawmakers Launch All-Out Attack on Your Second Amendment Rights: Gun Control Bills Pre-Filed for 2019 Legislative Session

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
Indiana: Lake County Council to Consider Firearm Discharge Ordinance

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
California Legislature Convenes for 2019 Session

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
Texas Legislative Session Begins this Week

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
Washington: I-1639 Provision In Effect, Infringing Rights of Young Adults

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
California: Bureau of Land Management Upholds Federal Authority Over Federal Land

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019
Florida: Anti-Gun Lobbyists – OR – Hired-Gun Mercenaries?

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019
2019 Mississippi Legislative Session Convenes on Tuesday, January 8

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018
Michigan: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018
Ohio: Legislature Overrides Governor Kasich’s Veto of Self-Defense Legislation

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018
Ohio: Your Action Needed – Contact Your Lawmakers In Support of Veto Override

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018
Missouri: Gun Bills Pre-Filed for 2019 Session

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018
Florida Alert! Matt Gaetz (FL-R) counters anti-gun, anti-self-defense distortions by Val Demings (FL-D)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
Ohio: Governor Kasich Vetoes Self-Defense Legislation

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018
California Department of Justice Releases First Set of Proposed Ammunition Sales Regulations

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018
Stealing Rights and Property in Steel City? Pittsburgh Reportedly Considering Sweeping Gun Control

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018
Missouri: Help Protect Shooting on Private Property in Warren County

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018
Washington: Anti-Gun Group Announces 2019 Agenda

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
New Jersey: Third Circuit Court Refuses to Stop Unconstitutional Magazine Ban

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
Ohio: Self-Defense Legislation Passes Senate Immediately Heads to House for Concurrence

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018
California: Firearm Excise Tax Legislation Introduced

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018
Oklahoma: Constitutional Carry Pre-Filed in the Senate for 2019

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018
Ohio: Urgent Action Needed – Contact Your Senator in Support of Pro-Gun Bills

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018
New Jersey: New, Reduced Magazine Capacity Restriction Deadline is December 10

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018
Virginia: Loudoun County to Consider Amending Firearm Discharge Ordinance

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018
Ohio: Senate Committee to Consider Multiple Pro-Gun Bills this Week

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Ohio: Senate Committee to Consider Self-Defense Legislation Next Week

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018
California: CA DOJ Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Use of Non-REAL IDs for Firearm Purchases

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Oxnard: Public Hearing on Urgency Moratorium Would Ban New Stores From Selling Firearms and Ammunition

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018
California: Cities Backpedal on Over-Reaching & Preempted Local Anti-Gun Ordinances

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Ohio: House Passes Self-Defense Legislation, Contact Your Senator

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Ohio: House to Consider Pro-Gun Legislation Tomorrow

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2018
California: City of Saratoga Again Trying to Pass an Anti-Gun Firearm Ordinance

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018
California: San Diego Board of Supervisors Considers Ordinance to Ban Recreational Shooting on Federal Land

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
Montana: Missoula City Council to Consider Banning Carry in Numerous City Locations

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2018
California: San Diego County Board of Supervisors to Consider Recreational Shooting Ban for BLM Land at Tomorrow Morning’s Board Meeting

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2018
California: Orinda City Council Adds Mandatory Firearm Storage to TONIGHT’s Meeting Agenda

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
California: Governor Brown Vetoes 2 Anti-Gun Bills, Signs Legislation to Increase the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
Pennsylvania: Potential for Gun Control as Legislators Come Back to Harrisburg

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
New Jersey: Committee Takes Redundant, Unnecessary Bill and Makes It Worse

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
California: Ventura County Fair Board to Consider the Future of Gun Shows at the County Fairgrounds

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2018
Nebraska: Attend Lincoln City Council Meeting to Oppose Gun Control

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
New Jersey: Please Attend the Fourth Annual NJ SAFE Conference on Saturday

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Florida Alert! Galvano Committee Gets $200K from ‘EVERYTOWN’ Group

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
New Jersey: Latest Gimmick by Anti-Gun Politicians Is Simply More of The Same

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Join Your NRA-ILA for The Annual Firearms Law Symposium

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
California: Youth Hunting Bill Signed into Law BUT Governor Brown Still Must Hear from You to VETO Several Anti-Gun Bills!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Arizona: BLM Plan Would Open New Areas to Hunting in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
California: Del Mar Fairgrounds Board of Directors Meeting on Gun Shows Tuesday, September 11

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
California: 2018 Legislative Session Adjourns and Now Governor Brown Needs to Hear from You!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2018
Reminder for California Hunters: Phase 2 of Non-Lead Ammunition Requirements Currently in Effect

THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2018
California: Legislature Votes to Prohibit Firearms Sales to Adults Under 21

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018
California: Bills Moving Fast in the Final Days of the Legislative Session

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018
California: Legislature Down to the Final Week

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018
Read NRA's Brief on Initiative 1639 to Washington State's Supreme Court

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2018
New Jersey: Gov. Murphy Targets Bear Hunting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018
California: Precursor Parts Bill Held in Committee as Appropriations Committees Take Up Suspense Files

FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2018
NRA Wins Lawsuit in Washington State, Prevents I-1639 From Appearing on Ballot

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018
California: Several Firearm-Related Bills Sent to their Respective Appropriations Committee Suspense File

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2018
Washington: NRA and SAF File Lawsuit Against City of Edmonds

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018
California: Legislature Reconvenes After Summer Recess

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018
NRA Challenges I-1639 “Bait and Switch”

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018
BLM’s Plan Will Manage Use of Vehicles on Public Lands in Northwestern Colorado

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

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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