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, APRIL 2, 2021
NRA Intervenes to Defend Wolf Delisting and Hunters’ Interests

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
Judge Affirms Hunters Can Use Traditional Ammo in NRA Case

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Anti-gun DOJ Nominee Likely to Advance on Party Line Vote

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Hunter Biden’s Involvement in Firearm Incident Raises Important Legal Questions

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Falsehoods, Misdirection, and Confusion Dominate Senate Gun Control Hearing

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Kamala Harris is Lying. She and Others are Coming After Your Guns

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021
Virginia Can’t Afford This Continued Assault on the Second Amendment

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021
Anti-Gunner on “Secure Storage” Requirements: They Make Lawfully-Owned Guns “Legally Useless”

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021
More Laws for Government to Ignore?

MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021
FBI’s Shadow Gun Bans Threaten First and Second Amendment Rights

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021
Victory in Colorado Preemption Case

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021
D is for Deluded

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021
Gun Control’s Crisis of Credibility

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021
U.S. House Bows to Biden, Passes Legislation to Cancel Your RIGHT to Obtain a Firearm

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021
Gun Controllers Want to Buy Lawmakers with Your Tax Dollars

THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2021
Statement on Gun Control Bills H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021
NRA Files Reply Brief Urging Supreme Court to Take Concealed Carry Case

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021
Goodbye New York. Hello Texas

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021
Another Anti-Gun Extremist Promoted for Biden’s Cabinet

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021
Clyburn Background Check Bill Would Flip Burden of Proof, Allow FBI to Indefinitely Delay Firearm Transactions by Inaction

MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021
February NICS: 2nd Amendment Still Popular

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021
NRA-backed Stand Your Ground Becomes Law in Arkansas

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021
Report: House of Representatives to Vote on Two Gun Control Bills!

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021
March for Our Lives Issues Biden His Marching Orders

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021
The California Model: Soft on Violent Firearm Crimes, Hard on Law-Abiding Gun Owners

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021
Second Amendment Skeptic Merrick Garland Moves Closer to Confirmation as U.S. Attorney General

MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021
NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre Speaks At CPAC 2021

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021
Iowa: Gov. Reynolds Signs Constitutional Carry & Frivolous Lawsuit Prevention

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
Texas House Committee Reports Out Four Pro-Second Amendment Measures

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
Hawaii: Joint Hearing on Retroactive Ban of Homebuilt Firearms

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
Alabama: Senate Passes Lifetime Carry Permit Bill with $300 Fee

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
Colorado: Anti-Gun Measures on The Floor in Both Chambers

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
Mississippi: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2021 Legislative Session

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
Maine: Lead Ammo Ban Scheduled for Public Hearing

FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021
Delaware: Senate Passes Mag Ban & Handgun Licensing Bills

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
California: Committee Hearing Gun Tax & Further Restrictions on Gun Shows

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
Oregon: Mandatory Firearm Storage Legislation Scheduled for a Floor Vote Tomorrow

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
Wyoming: Senate Approves Permitless Carry Strengthening Legislation

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
Georgia: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
North Dakota: Emergency Powers Legislation Overwhelmingly Passed out of Legislature and Sent to Governor

THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
Delaware: Senate Floor Votes Imminent for Mag Ban & Handgun Licensing Bills

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
Nevada: Committee to Vote On Bill to Expand Prohibited Persons Category

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
Alabama: Falling Behind in Second Amendment Rights

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
Kentucky: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
New Hampshire: Legislation to Fix Handgun Purchase Process Heads to the Senate

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021
Delaware: Mag Ban & Handgun Licensing Bill Hearings Today

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2021
Kansas: Multiple Pro-Gun Bills Head to the Senate Floor for Vote

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2021
Wyoming: Emergency Powers Legislation Heads to the Governor’s Desk

TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2021
Georgia: HB 218 Passes Senate, Ask House to Concur

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Hawaii: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Mandatory Storage Bill

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
New Hampshire: Senate Finance Committee to Consider Legislation to Fix Handgun Purchase Process

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Washington: Urge Senate Majority Leader to Hold Unconstitutional Anti-Self Defense Legislation

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Tennessee: Constitutional Carry Legislation Heads to Governor Lee’s Desk for His Signature

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
Delaware: Committee Hearing Handgun Licensing & Registration Bill

MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021
West Virginia: House Passes Bill to Create Nonresident Carry Permit

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OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

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

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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