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, OCTOBER 20, 2017
Actress and Everytown for Gun Safety member Julianne Moore Calls for Limiting Number of Guns People Can Own

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017
Good guy with a gun stops kidnapping

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017
We already have gun laws. They don’t stop crime

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017
Candidates sharply disagree on guns in Virginia gov’s race

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017
Murphy Disputes Washington Post Fact Checker On Gun Control Laws

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017
California: New state anti-gun laws include a real puzzler

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017
California’s gun safety sham

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017
Officials discuss Richmond’s proposed requests for 2018 Virginia General Assembly session

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017
Gun statistics — should they be tortured or gently cross-examined?

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017
Mass. bump stock ban proposals to get public hearing

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017
California: New gun control measure could require locking up firearms at home

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017
Not the time to politicize gun deaths

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017
TV networks exploited Las Vegas shooting to further gun-control agenda: Study

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2017
California: It was OK for teachers, school staff to have guns at campus. Now they can’t carry

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
Lawmakers propose magazine ban

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
California school employees won’t be allowed to exercise Right-to-Carry at work anymore

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
New Mexico: Roswell Allows City Employees to Exercise Right-to-Carry at Workplace

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
California Senate leader Kevin de León announces he will challenge Sen. Dianne Feinstein

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, 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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017
Justice Department Terminates and Repudiates Operation Chokepoint

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017
Repudiated at the Polls, National Democrats Continue to Push Gun Control

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017
Let Your Congress Members Know that You Support the Hearing Protection Act

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017
Second Amendment Guarantee Act Would Protect Popular Rifles, Shotguns from Antigun Politicians

THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017
Keeping Up The Pressure

FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2017
The Need for National Reciprocity

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017
CMP Sales of 1911s One Step Closer With House Passage of 2018 NDAA

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017
Commerce Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson Steers Pro-Gun Spending Bill to House Floor

FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2017
Gun Control Groups: Good at Gloating, Bad at Counting on Advancing National Reciprocity Effort

FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017
Pro-Gun Members of Congress Seek to Protect Veterans, Preserve Historically Significant Firearms

FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017
Gun-Banning U.S. Conference of Mayors Attacks National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017
Mainstream Media Misrepresents NRA's Position on Right-to-Carry Permits

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Effort Gains Steam in Congress

FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017
F Stands for Fail: Washington Post Flip-Flops on Suppressors

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
Legislation Reintroduced to Permanently Dismantle Obama-Era Enforcement Abuse

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
Rep. Rob Bishop Introduces the "Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act"

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017
Concealed Carrying Hits New High, Underscores Need for National Law

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017
Brace Yourself: ATF Reconsiders Obama-Era Policy on Stabilizing Braces

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017
Study on Noise Exposure Suggests Firearm Owners Would Benefit from Better Access to Suppressors

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 2017
5 reasons to support National Reciprocity

FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017
West Virginia Congressman Introduces Important Pro-Gun Legislation

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017
The Washington Post Gives Gun Control Group and U.S. Senator Three Pinocchios on Suppressors

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
Are Ear Plugs Better Than a Suppressor?

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
Pro-gun Bills Introduced to Reform FOPA, Protect Interstate Transport of Firearms for Lawful Use

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
U.S. House Passes NRA-Backed Bill to Protect Second Amendment Rights of America’s Veterans

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017
Ryan Zinke Confirmed as Interior Secretary: Kicks Off Tenure With Pro-Hunting Directives

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017
Cornyn Introduces the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017” in the Senate

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2017
A Promise Kept: Trump Signs Repeal of Obama-Era Social Security Gun Prohibition Rule

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017
NRA Backs Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill in U.S. Senate

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
NRA-Backed Resolution to Stop Obama Attack on State Wildlife Management Passes House

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
Senate Votes to Block Obama Social Security Administration Gun Ban; Legislation Heads to President Trump

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Action Needed on Imminent Senate Vote to Repeal Obama’s Social Security Administration Gun Grab!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017
ATF Associate Deputy Director Pens “White Paper” on Reducing Needless Firearms Regulations

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017
When Laws Collide: Federal Preemption and State Firearm Freedom Acts

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017
Sessions Nomination Moves to Full Senate. NRA Member Action Needed Now!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017
Congress Set to Roll Back Social Security Gun Ban

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017
Disinformation Campaign on the Hearing Protection Act Continues

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017
Obama Says Goodbye to America’s Gun Owners with (a Likely Short-lived) Lead Ammo Ban

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2017
Your Members of Congress Need to Hear from You on the Hearing Protection Act of 2017

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017
NRA Applauds Senator Crapo on Introduction of Hearing Protection Act

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017
NRA Applauds the Introduction of the Hearing Protection Act, H.R. 367

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STATE LEGISLATION UPDATES

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Massachusetts: Senate Holding Informational Hearing on Bump Fire Stocks

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Illinois: Urgent Action Needed – Numerous Anti-Gun Bills Readied for Consideration Next Week

Monday, October 16, 2017
California: San Jose City Council to Consider Mandatory Locked Storage Ordinance

Monday, October 16, 2017
Wisconsin: Ask your Senator to Support Constitutional Carry

Sunday, October 15, 2017
California: Governor Brown Signs Remaining Anti-Gun Bill

Saturday, October 14, 2017
California: Governor Vetoes Dealer Storage Bill and Signs Open Carry Ban

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
Oregon: Gov. Brown Announces New Anti-Gun Push for 2018

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
“Death by a Thousand Cuts” – Latest Ninth Circuit decision proclaims “selling firearms is not part or parcel of the right to keep and bear arms”

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017
Massachusetts: Gun Control Bill Passes Senate

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017
Massachusetts: Gun Control Bill Passes Senate

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017
Illinois: Anti-Gun Legislators Introduce Gun Control Legislation

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

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

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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