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

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
NRA-ILA Announces Partnership with 8 Companies for $1 Million Match Campaign

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Context for the Guns of 2020

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Anti-gun Politicians Seek to Tax Your Second Amendment Rights Into Oblivion

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Steve Bullock and his Flip Flopping

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020
Firearm Prohibitionists Shy Away From Gun Control in Senate Campaign Ads

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020
Nothing to See, Says Bloomberg’s Newsletter

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020
Hoggwash

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020
Political Elite Value Their Own Safety, NOT YOURS

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
New Mexico’s Background Check Law: A Year in Review

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
New York Politician Introduces Bill to Criminalize (He Says) the Sale and Manufacture of Firearms

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
Gun Control End Game

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
The Third Time Isn’t Always a Charm

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020
A Biden-Harris Administration Will Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020
Joyless Scold Points Finger at Lighthearted Gesture, Reveals Gun Control Mindset

MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2020
Chicago’s Mayor Lightfoot: Hammering Away at the Second Amendment

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020
Kamala Harris Choice Creates Most Anti-Gun Presidential Ticket in History

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020
California’s Ban on Large Capacity Magazines “Goes Too Far” -- Ninth Circuit Strikes Ban as Unconstitutional

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020
Record-Setting Interest in Self-Defense

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020
Canadian Gun Rights Groups Condemn RCMP Letter

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020
When Government Encourages Victimhood, You Have an Alternative

MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020
Appellate Court Reinstates Challenge to Maryland’s Handgun Licensing Scheme

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020
Gun Licensees and Privacy in the Empire State

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020
Contrived Data at Odds with Lived Reality

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020
2020 Democratic Party Platform Declares Total War on Second Amendment Rights

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, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Pennsylvania: Emergency Powers Legislation Passes Senate Committee

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
ABQ City Council Votes Down Anti-Firearms Preemption Resolution!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
North Carolina: Holly Springs Open Carry Ban Considered Tonight

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
California: Legislature Adjourns, Anti-Gun Bills Headed to the Governor!

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020
Tell Loudoun County: No Gun Ban

MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020
Ohio: Senate Committee to Consider School Security Legislation Tomorrow

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020
California: California AG Seeks Further Review of Ruling in Magazine Case

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020
Anti-Gun ABQ City Councilmembers Triple Down Against Your Second Amendment Rights!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020
New Jersey: Don’t Let Governor Murphy Tax Away Our Gun Ownership!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020
Virginia: Norfolk Delays Gun Ban Decision

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020
California: Anti-Gun and Anti-Hunting Legislation Eligible For Floor Votes

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020
Texas House Committee Soliciting Written Comments From The Public On Gun-Related Study Charges

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020
Nebraska: Legislature Adjourns from 2020 Legislative Session

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020
Albuquerque Resolution Calls for Re-Writing the New Mexico Constitution, Ripping Out the State Firearms Preemption Clause

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020
California: Anti-Gun and Anti-Hunting Bills Continue to Move!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020
New Hampshire: Governor Sununu Vetoes Firearm Seizure Bill

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020
New Hampshire: Ask Gov. Sununu to Veto Firearm Seizure Bill

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020
California: Legislation Threatening Our Second Amendment Rights and Sporting Heritage Up This Week in Committee

MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020
Maryland: Virtual HQL Training Approved

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020
Florida Alert! No Police, No Second Amendment, No guns, No Protection, No Freedom

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020
California: The Legislature Reconvenes With Gun Control Back in the Budget!

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020
Virginia: Falls Church Considering Gun Ban Tonight

TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020
Virginia: Arlington Considering Gun Ban Tomorrow

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020
Connecticut: NRA Monitoring Upcoming Special Session

MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020
Virginia: Special Session to Convene August 18th

FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020
Missouri: Gov. Parson Calls Special Session to Fight Crime

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020
Hawaii: Legislature Adjourns, Mag Ban and Ammo Checks Defeated!

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020
North Carolina: General Assembly Adjourns For Summer

MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020
Virginia: Newport News Considering Gun Ban Tomorrow

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020
Maryland: Anti-Gun Group Demands Indefinite Delay for Firearm Transfers

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020
Virginia: Anti-Gun Majority Takes Gratuitous Victory Lap

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020
North Carolina: Veto Override Fails for Second Amendment Preservation Act

TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020
Mississippi Legislature Adjourns from Session Interrupted by COVID-19

MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020
Virginia: NRA Monitoring Upcoming Special Session

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Eligible for the Floor

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Indiana: Effective Today! License to Carry Fees Eliminated

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020
Delaware: General Assembly Officially Adjourns for the Year

TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020
Virginia: Anti-Gun Laws Take Effect Tomorrow, July 1

MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020
California: Assembly Sends AB 88 Back to Senate without a Vote

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020
Florida Alert! Fitzenhagen Tries to Walk-Back Pledge to Democrat - But We're Not buying It

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
Georgia: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
California: Assault Weapons Ban Expansion Moving Quickly!

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
Iowa: Gov. Reynolds Signs Pro-Gun & Pro-Hunting Bills

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
North Carolina: Second Amendment Preservation Act Clears General Assembly

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
Pennsylvania: House Votes to Protect Second Amendment with Emergency Powers Legislation

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020
New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Firearm Seizure Bill

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
California: Gun Control in the Budget

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Hawaii: More Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled!

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2020
Indiana: Law Eliminating Fees for a License to Carry a Handgun Goes into Effect July 1st

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
New Hampshire: Firearm Seizure Bill Set for Committee Hearing

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Hearing

FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2020
Virginia: Alexandria Set to Create Countless Gun-Free Zones, Undermine Right-to-Carry

THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020
California: Bills Pass Senate Appropriations Committee Now Eligible for Floor Vote

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020
Federal Court Prohibits Future Restrictions On Open Carry by City of Jackson

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
Florida Alert! Young Americans for Liberty Force Nikki Fried to Reopen Concealed Weapons License applications in Florida

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020
Louisiana: Governor Signs Package of Pro-Gun NRA-Backed Bills

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2020
California: Assembly Passes Firearm Bills

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020
Florida Alert! Anti-gun Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Takes One Step Back Over Lawsuit

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
Iowa: Senate Passes Bill to Expand Hunting Access

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
Louisiana: Urge Governor Edwards to Sign Pro-Gun Measures before Weekend Deadline

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2020
Virginia: Gov Northam Appoints Anti-Gun Lobbyist to Crime Commission

MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020
Virginia: Alexandria Taking First Step For Gun Ban Tomorrow

SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020
Florida Alert! Florida Supreme Court Opinion on Gun Ban Amendment Plus News Clippings

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020
Kansas: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Legislation and Adjourns from Special Session

FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020
California: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Rescheduled, Assembly Bills Headed to the Floor

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020
Florida Alert! BREAKING NEWS: Florida Supreme Court Kicks Gun Ban Initiative Off the Ballot

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020
Iowa: Senate Passes Range Protection & Preemption Bill

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020
Kansas: Legislature Convenes for Special Session - Considers Emergency Powers Legislation

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020
Louisiana: Package of Pro-Gun Bills Heads to the Governor’s Desk

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
California: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing Cancelled

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020
Louisiana: Important Second Amendment Legislation up for Vote in Both Chambers Today!

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020
Florida Alert! Mediation "Fruitless" in 18-21 year old Gun Purchase Lawsuit Fight

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2020
Missouri: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020
Louisiana: Senate Committee Passes Multiple Pro-Gun Bills

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020
Iowa: Legislature to Reconvene, Range Protection & Preemption Bill Still In Senate

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020
Mississippi Legislature Reconvenes: Urge Your Senators To Take Action on State Firearms Preemption Improvement Bill

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020
Ohio: School Security Legislation to be Considered this Afternoon in Senate Committee

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020
Louisiana: Pro-Gun Bills Scheduled for Senate Committee Hearing on Thursday

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020
Michigan: Capitol Commission Considering Gun Ban

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020
California: Anti-Hunting Legislation Up Tomorrow in Committee!

SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2020
Florida Alert! First-Time Gun Buyers Angered Over Gun Purchase Laws

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020
Florida Alert! NRA/USF Ask Leon County Tax Collector to Stop Violating Constitutional Rights and the Law

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020
Louisiana: Anti-Gun, Left Wing Media Calls 2A Protections "Extremism" and "Ridiculous"

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
Illinois: General Assembly Reconvenes - FOID Fee Increase and Mandatory Fingerprinting Await Committee Hearing

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020
New Jersey: Outdoor Shooting Ranges Set to Reopen Friday

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020
Oklahoma: Legislature Adjourns from its 2020 Legislative Session

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020
Alabama: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020
California: This Week's Committee Hearings

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020
Massachusetts: Shooting Ranges to Reopen

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020
Louisiana: Pro-Gun Bills Pass House Committee!

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020
While Loosening Some Restrictions, Anti-Gun Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham Continues to Punish Certain Gun Stores

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020
Florida Alert! Florida Supreme Court Ends Decades-Old Evidence Standard

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020
Minnesota Urgent Alert: House to Consider Pro-Gun Amendment Allowing Electronic Application for Carry Permits During Covid-19 Outbreak

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020
Pennsylvania: Game Commission Extends the Expiration of Current Shooting Range Permits

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020
Virginia: Indoor Ranges to Reopen

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020
Florida Alert! Lawsuit Filed Against Comm. Nikki Fried over Concealed Carry License Violations

SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020
Michigan: Capitol Commission to discuss Firearms in the Capitol on Monday!

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020
Louisiana: House Committee to Hear Pro-Second Amendment Bills Next Week

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020
California: They Just Can't Help Themselves, Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for May 19th!

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
Maryland: Gov. Hogan Vetoes Ban on Private Transfers of Long Guns

THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
Massachusetts: Federal Judge Orders State to Open Gun Shops

MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020
California Legislature Reconvenes

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020
Florida Alert! On Guns, Joe Biden Is Full of It

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
Massachusetts: NRA Joins Amicus Brief on Gun Shop Closures

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
Governor’s New Order Allows Partial Operation of Gun Stores & Shooting Ranges

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
Jackson Mayor’s Unconstitutional and Unlawful Ban on Open Carry Expires Without Extension or Renewal

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020
Florida Alert! More Evidence Younger Americans LESS SUPPORTIVE Of Gun Control

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2020
Lawsuit Filed Against Jackson Mayor’s Illegal Open Carry Gun Ban

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2020
Maine: Victory for Self-Defense as City of Portland Reverses Illegal Classification of Gun Shops as “Non-Essential”

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch Issues a Stern Rebuke of Jackson Mayor’s Ban on Open Carry

MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020
Jackson Mayor Uses COVID-19 to Unlawfully Ban Open Carry

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020
Florida Alert! AG Ashley Moody Asks Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to Stop Violating Gun Rights

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020
Florida Alert! No Kidding, Anti-Gun Congressmen Really Said That

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
Minnesota: Shooting Ranges and Game Farms Will Reopen Following Recent Executive Order

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
Maine: City of Portland Illegally Classifies Gun Shops as “Non-Essential”

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
NRA Requests Injunction Against Gov. Grisham’s Order Closing Gun Stores

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
Florida Alert! West Virginia AG: Coronavirus Does Not Erase 2nd Amendment Rights

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020
Kentucky: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020
West Virginia: Attorney General Ensures Continuity of Carry Permits

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020
Florida Alert! Stop Releasing Felons Back to the Street over Coronavirus

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020
California: AG Release Highlights Second Amendment Deprivations during Crisis

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020
California: Assemblyman Santiago Calls for Halt to Firearm and Ammunition Sales!

TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2020
Florida Alert! Brady Goes Nuts after ATF Greenlights Drive-Up, Curbside Gun Sales

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2020
Wisconsin: You have 72hrs to Protect Traditional, Affordable Ammunition!

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020
Virginia: Gov. Northam Signs Gun Control Bills

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020
NRA Files Lawsuit Against Anti-Gun Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Order Closing Gun Stores and Ranges in New Mexico

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020
Illinois: State Police Provides Extension to FOID Card and CCL Expiration during Covid-19 Outbreak

FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2020
Pennsylvania: Game Commission Announces Dates for Fall 2020 Sunday Hunting!

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020
Florida Alert! Gun Control Group Launches Voter Registration Campaign

THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2020
Michigan: Governor Whitmer Playing Games With Your Rights

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020
Alert! Attention: First Time Gun Buyers - NRA Launches Online Gun Safety Courses

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
Florida Alert! Here's the Proof Against Bloomberg's Anti-Gun Group

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
South Carolina: Gov. McMaster Protects Second Amendment Rights

TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020
California: San Francisco Supervisors Going After Guns Again

MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020
South Carolina: Gun Stores to Remain Open Under New Executive Order

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
California: Culver City Council Votes to Keep Gun Shops Open

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
Georgia: Gov. Kemp Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores to Remain Open

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020
Maryland: Gov. Hogan Resists Calls to Shut Down Gun Stores

THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020
Indiana: Attorney General Opinion Protects Second Amendment

THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020
Gun Makers and Sellers Remain "Essential" Under Governor Reeves' New Shelter-In-Place Order for Mississippi

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
South Dakota: Governor Signs Pro-Gun Bills into Law

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
California: Culver City Council Meeting Tomorrow to Discuss Firearm Retailers

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
Massachusetts: Gov. Baker Closes Gun Stores!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
South Carolina: Gun Stores to Remain Open

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2020
Maine: Gun Shop Closure Reversed!

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Temporarily Extend the Duration of CCW Permits

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
North Carolina: Wake Co. To Resume Pistol Permit Issuance

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
Governor Abbott Issues Statewide Covid-19 Order with Exceptions for Firearms Industry and Hunting/Fishing

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2020
California: Gun Shop Closure Reversed in Los Angeles County!

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Maryland: Governor Hogan Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
New Jersey: Gun Shop Closure Reversed in New Jersey!

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Virginia: Gov. Northam Issues Stay-At-Home Order

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Rhode Island: Gun Shops Deemed Essential and Will Remain Open

MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020
Kansas: Governor Kelly Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid-19

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2020
Alert! US Dept. of Homeland Security Adds Gun Retailers and Firearms industry to ‘Essential’ Business List Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
Nevada: Las Vegas Metro Approves CCW Extension

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2020
Washington: Police & Lawmakers Say Firearm Dealers Are Essential

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Alabama: Gun Stores to Remain Open

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
North Carolina: Gun Stores Remain Open Despite Governor Not Designating them “Essential”

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
COVID-19 Draws Attacks on Second Amendment

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Texas: Attorney General Issues Opinion Prohibiting Municipalities and Counties from Restricting Firearm Sales in Response to Covid-19

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Montana: Anti-Gun Governor Bullock Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid-19

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Idaho: Governor Little Signs Permitless Carry Expansion Legislation into Law

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
Delaware: Governor Carney Amends Executive Order in Response to Covid-19

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020
New Hampshire: Gov. Sununu Protects Second Amendment – Gun Stores Remain Open

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
California: Los Angeles Sheriff Reverses Course Again and Orders Gun Stores to Close to the Public!

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
New Mexico: Governor Wastes Law Enforcement Resources to Ensure Gun Stores are Shuttered

HURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Maine: Gun Stores Being Shut Down

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Minnesota: Governor Walz Issues Executive Order in Response to Covid 19

HURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Colorado: Governor Polis Allows Gun Stores to Remain Open During State Lockdown

THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
Idaho: Governor Little Protects the Second Amendment – Gun Stores Will Remain Open

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
West Virginia: Governor Signs Important Preemption Bill

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
Michigan: Gov. Whitmer Issues Executive Order In Response to COVID-19

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
Arizona: Legislature Adjourns For Recess

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
California: Los Angeles Sheriffs Halts Closures of Gun Stores

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020
Pennsylvania: Gun Shops Allowed to Reopen on a Limited Basis

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
North Carolina: Wake Co. Sheriff Suspends Pistol Permit Issuance

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
State Representative Requests Opinion from Texas Attorney General on Exclusion of Gun Manufacturers & Retailers as "Essential Businesses" in Local Emergency Orders

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Denver Mayor Exempts Alcohol Stores and Marijuana Dispensaries, not Gun Stores

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
California: Los Angeles Sheriff Orders Gun Stores to Shut Down

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
West Virginia: Gov. Justice Protects Second Amendment

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Oregon: Attorney General Amends Title for Anti Self-Defense Initiative

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Wisconsin: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Emergency Order

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Virginia: Gun Stores to Remain Open

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Pennsylvania: House Judiciary Chairman Vows to Put an End to Ammunition Tax and Permit Requirement Legislation

TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
Arizona: Second Amendment Rights Protected by Governor’s Executive Order

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
Connecticut: Gov. Lamont Protects Second Amendment

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020
Indiana: Gov. Holcomb Protects Second Amendment

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2020
New Jersey Stops Firearms Transfers!

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2020
Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo Taking Advantage of National Emergency to Advance Political Agenda

FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2020
Kansas: Legislature Passes Resolution Limiting Governor’s Emergency Powers to Seize Ammunition and Property

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020
Delaware: General Assembly Postpones Legislative Session

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Maryland: General Assembly Adjourns Early

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Maine: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
New Hampshire: Legislative Session Suspended

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Illinois: Chenoa May Consider Restricting Second Amendment

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
Iowa: Legislative Session Suspended

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Georgia: Legislative Session Suspended

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Mississippi: Legislature Suspends Session

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Colorado: Legislature Adjourns Until the End of March

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Nebraska: Legislature Postpones 2020 Legislative Session

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
California Legislature to Take Extended Recess

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Maryland: Anti-Gun Lawmakers Shirk Constituents’ Well-Being in Favor of Gun Control

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020
Hawaii: Legislature in Recess

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020
In NRA Supported Lawsuit, Oregon’s Top Court Rejects Flawed “Gun Safety” Ballot Title, Description

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
Hawaii: Senate Committee Passes Anti-Gun Bills

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
Illinois: Champaign to Consider Banning Firearm & Ammunition Transfers

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2020
Washington: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020
Colorado: House Committee to Consider “Red Flag” Repeal Legislation

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Iowa: Range Protection & Preemption Bill to Senate Floor

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Alabama: Speaker Announces Support For Lifetime Permit Bill

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Mississippi House Approves Legislation to Improve State Firearms Preemption Statute

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2020
Idaho: Governor Signs Shooting Range Preservation Bill into Law

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Vermont: Please Contact Your Representative this Week Before Crossover Deadline!

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Washington: Floor Vote Deadline Passes

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020
Alabama: Your Help Needed to Pass Lifetime Permit Bill In House Committee

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020
Maryland: New Gun Control Bill Designates Gun Owners as Second-Class Citizens

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020
Virginia: General Assembly to Adjourn

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020
West Virginia: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020
Rhode Island: Gun Bill Night Scheduled for Wednesday in House Judiciary

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020
Oregon: Legislature Adjourns

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Hawaii: Senate Passes Mag Ban & Ammo Restrictions

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Oregon: Supreme Court Sides With NRA Against Anti Self-Defense Initiative

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
New Hampshire: Anti-Shooting Range Bill Defeated!

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Alabama: Lifetime Permit Bill Moves to Senate Floor

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
Tennessee: NRA-Supported Constitutional Carry Legislation on the Move in Nashville

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020
Illinois: FOID Fee Increase & Mandatory Fingerprinting Back to Senate

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
Oregon: NRA Challenges Gun & Mag Ban Initiatives

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
Texas Senate and House Committees to Hold Public Hearings on Potential Future Gun Control Proposals in Austin and Houston Next Week!

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Anti-Shooting Range Bill

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction Heading to Governor

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
Florida: Do you want to know what's really going on at NRA?

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
California: City of Alameda to Consider Firearm Measures

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
Hawaii: Mag Ban and Ammo Restrictions Eligible for Vote on Senate Floor

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
West Virginia: Important Preemption Bill Heading to Governor

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
Maryland: Another Week Ahead of Committee Hearings for Gun Control Legislation

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
New York: Lead Ammunition Ban Another Swipe at New York Gun Owners and Sportsmen

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
California: “Gun Harm Reduction” Priority Removed from Nomination List

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020
New Hampshire: Committees to Vote on Anti-Gun Bills

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020
Aloha to Freedom: Hawaii Lawmakers Push Severe Ammo Restrictions

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Continue to Move Through the Legislature

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Oregon: Legislators Take a Stand Against Gun Control

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Alabama: We Need Your Help to Pass Lifetime Permits in Senate Judiciary!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Minnesota: House Passes Pair of Anti-Gun Bills to the Senate

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Virginia: Senate Passes Anti-Gun House Bills

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction Moves to Senate Floor

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Iowa: House Passes Range Protection & Preemption Bill

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Alabama: Sheriffs Attempting to Kill Lifetime Permit Option

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
NRA Leads Constitutional Carry Fight in TN

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Hawaii: Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on Anti-Gun Bills

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Virginia: Senate Voting on Anti-Gun House Bills

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Hawaii: House to Vote on Anti-Gun Bills

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
California: Legislature to Consider Banning Lead Ammo at Shooting Ranges

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Missouri: House Committee Hearing Self-Defense On Public Transit

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Minnesota: Last Year’s Anti-Gun Bills Head to House Floor

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Utah: Three Anti-Gun Bills Die in Committee

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Maryland: More Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings This Week

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
California: San Jose City Council to Consider Taxing its Law-Abiding Citizens

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Alabama: Rep. Stringer Sponsors HB 308 to Kill Lifetime Permit Option!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2020
Florida: DOJ Study Shows That a "Gun-Show Loophole" Doesn't Exist

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
New Jersey: Gun Bills Stall in Senate Committee

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Georgia: Carry Permit Reciprocity Heads to House Floor

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Connecticut: Hearing Scheduled for Ammo Tax

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Nebraska: Gun Control Bills Fail to Advance before Deadline

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
New Hampshire: More Anti-Gun Bills Considered This Week

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction At Risk

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020
Attention Virginians! The Fight Against Bloomberg-Backed Gun Control isn’t Over!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2020
Utah: Multiple Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings Today

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020
New Jersey: Gun Bills Posted for Committee Action on Monday

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Oregon: Gun Lock-Up Bill Moves to House Floor

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Washington: Resurrected Mag Ban Scheduled for Hearing on Tuesday

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
New Mexico: Legislature Adjourns from Embattled Legislative Session

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Maryland: Most Restrictive Gun Ban in State History Withdrawn from Consideration

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
New Hampshire: House Passes Private Transfer Ban and Waiting Period Bills

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Washington: Senate Committee Hearing Firearm Seizure Bills

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Missouri: Committee Hearing Right to Hunt & Fish Amendment

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Oklahoma: Legislation to Repeal Constitutional Carry Overwhelmingly Defeated in Committee

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Oregon: Work Session Today On Government Mandated Gun Lock-Up Bill

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Maryland: Senate Committee to Vote on Bill to Criminalize Long Gun Private Transfers

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Washington: Mag Ban Fails Crossover Deadline

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Arizona: NRA Stands Opposed to Gun Ban Legislation at Capitol

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Georgia: Carry Permit Reciprocity Heads to the Full Committee

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Nebraska: Judiciary Committee Considering Extreme Firearm and Accessory Tax on Friday

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020
Florida Alert! Johns Hopkins Study: No Evidence ‘Assault Weapon’ Bans Reduce Mass Shootings

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Hawaii: Mag Ban Heads to House Floor

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Alaska: Gun Control Extremists Rallying to Push “Red Flag” Firearm Surrender Legislation

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
Maryland: Gun Control Bills Up for Committee Hearings This Week

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
New Hampshire: Anti-Gun Bills Move to House Floor

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
West Virginia: House Passes Carry Permit Fee Reduction

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
New Hampshire: Bill Restricting Firearm Use Set for Committee Hearing

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Bill Defeated!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Virginia: Senate Committee Hearing Gun Ban

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Idaho: Shooting Range Preservation Bill Passes House Committee

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Washington: House to Vote on Magazine Ban Bill

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2020
Vermont: Please Attend House Committee Hearing on “Red Flag” Legislation Next Week

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Connecticut: Ammo Tax Introduced in House

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Oregon: Committee Votes On Government Mandated Gun Lock-Up Bill

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Idaho: House Committee to Consider Shooting Range Preservation Legislation Today

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Iowa: “Red Flag” Gun Seizure Bill Introduced

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
West Virginia: Carry Permit Fee Reduction Bill Introduced

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Maryland: Senate Committee to Consider Legislation to Increase Carry Permit Training Requirements

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
New Mexico: House Committee Passes “Red Flag” Gun Surrender Bill to the Floor

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Access to Federal Lands under Review by the Department of the Interior

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Iowa: School Pick-up/Drop-off Passes Committee

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Maryland: Anti-Gun Lawmakers Introduce Most Restrictive Gun Ban in State History

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Virginia: House Passes Bloomberg’s Gun Ban

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
Michigan: Oppose Anti-Gun Appointee

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Washington: Committee Deadline And Anti-Gun Bills

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Oregon: Anti-Gun Bills Moving In Committees

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
West Virginia: Senate Passes Important Preemption Bill

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Iowa: Range Protection and Preemption Bill Passes House Subcommittee

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Hawaii: Legislative Update on Last Week's Committee Action

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Vote Tomorrow

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020
New Mexico: Senate Passes Extreme “Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Legislation

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Vermont: Your Attendance is Needed at Two Upcoming Statehouse Events

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Florida Alert! Assault Weapons Ban Amendment Fails to Get on the 2020 Ballot

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
New Hampshire: Magazine Ban Set for Committee Hearing

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Rammed Through Committee

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Nebraska: Legislature Could Soon Vote on “Red Flag” Firearm Seizure Bill

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Florida Alert! Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey Becomes Poster Child for Gun Control with Bloomberg's Mom Demand Action

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
New Mexico Action Needed: Senate Could Consider “Red Flag” Firearms Surrender Bill as Early as Friday

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Virginia: Gun Ban Bill Up Tomorrow!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Rhode Island: House Will Vote to Ban Home Manufactured Firearms Today

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Hawaii: Gun Bills Galore

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
West Virginia: Important Preemption Bill Moves to Senate Floor

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Pennsylvania: Governor Wolf Uses 2020 Budget Address to Outline Extreme Gun Control

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
New Mexico: Senate Judiciary Committee to Consider Extreme "Red Flag” Gun Confiscation Bill TOMORROW

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Maryland: House and Senate Judiciary Committees to Consider Gun Control Legislation Tomorrow

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Utah: Multiple Gun Control Bills Introduced During First Week of 2020 Session

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Background Check Fee Shows Even California DOJ Can’t Decipher State Gun Laws

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Massachusetts: Gun Bills Nearing Committee Deadline

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Virginia: Last Chance For Gun Ban in Committee

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
New Hampshire: Anti-Gun Bills Set for Committee Hearing

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020
Missouri: “Red Flag” Gun Seizure Bill In Committee

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NRA-ILA Legal Update

OREGON UPDATES

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

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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