The 28th Alaska Legislature convened on January 15,and the NRA is pleased to report the introduction of two important pro-gun bills…
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Massachusetts Gun Owners’ Action League 2013 Legislation Alert
Attention GOAL members and supporters, in the hail storm of anti-civil rights legislative proposals over the past few weeks it is our time to be proactive…
More Anti-Gun Bills Shot Down in Virginia Committees
The Virginia Senate Courts of Justice committee this week killed or neutralized all but one anti-gun bill…
Virginia’s New 2013 Gun Related Bills & Bill Status Changes
New bills were just introduced, both bad and good, from restoring the One Handgun A Month law to providing CHP holders a faster background check when buying a gun…
Pro-Gun Bill In Anti-Gun Virginia Subcommittee Tonight! – Urgent Action Needed
HB 1604, Delegate Farrell’s bill, blocks the Commonwealth from continuing to prohibit locksmiths and electronic security personnel from carrying a gun on the job, even if they have a concealed handgun permit…
Ohio – Governor Kasich Signs into Law Important Pro-Gun Reform Bill
Governor John Kasich (R) signed NRA-backed House Bill 495 into law. This bill was introduced by state Representative Terry Johnson (R-89) to address several problems with current Ohio gun laws…
Gun Owners’ Action League’s Right to Carry Bill Needs Your Help
“An Act Relative to the Right to Carry Firearms” was filed by Rep. Peterson on behalf of GOAL at the beginning of the current legislative session, and is now with the House Committee on Ways & Means.
Missouri Gov’s Signature Deadline Approaching for Pro 2A Bills
If enacted into law, these bills will represent a significant advance in the preservation and protection of the Second Amendment rights of Missouri’s residents.
NC Senate Creates “Livermush Festival” While Ignoring Restaurant Carry
NC politicians had plenty of time to pass SB 236 Shelby Livermush Festival Act but now claim to be too busy with budget issues to fix the problem of defenseless families in restaurants.
North Carolina Restaurant Carry Bill Passes Committee
For reasons we are not yet sure of, HB 111 was routed to yet another committee rather than immediately to the Senate floor where we are confident we have the votes to pass it.
Missouri Gun Bills Move in Final Hours
Time is running out and House Bill 1647 needs your help to pass in the Missouri Legislature tomorrow.
Obama Pushing UN Gun Control While Senate Bill Would Cut Funding of UN Arms Treaty
Kansas Senator Jerry Moran introduced legislation to prohibit the Obama administration from negotiating away our gun rights as part of the UN Arms Trade Treaty.
New Suppressor Law Keeps JP Enterprises in Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton signed into law H.F. 1816, an amendment allowing Minnesota firearms dealers to legally possess suppressors for research and development, demonstration and law enforcement sales.
CO Bill to End Duplicative State Background Checks Dies in Anti-Gun State Senate
With positive pro-gun legislation introduced and passed in the CO House of Representatives, the anti-gun majority in the Senate chose to play political games with your Second Amendment rights.
Alaska Legislature Adjourns with Politics Getting in the Way of Freedom
There were good strides made on important NRA-supported bills during this legislative session. However, political gridlock got in freedom’s way.
NRA Backed Safe Commute & Employee Protection Bills in TN Awaiting Floor Action
This would upset many members of the business community, including FedEx, Volkswagen and Bridgestone because it would prohibit them from rendering their employees defenseless during their commute.
Arizona Concealed Carry Bill Passes Senate & Goes to Governor
Arizona Senate voted 19 to 11 in favor of House Bill 2729, allowing concealed weapons in public buildings that lack adequate security measures.
Michigan Legislative Update – Gun Boards & Pistol Free Zone Exemptions
The bill would eliminate county gun boards and allow all CPL holders to be exempt from pistol-free zones after additional training.
Kentucky Governor Signs Three NRA-Backed Bills into Law
KY Gov Beshear signed three NRA-backed bills into law: House Bill 484, concealed carry exemption; House Bill 500, strengthening arms preemption law; and House Bill 563, fraudulent arms prevention.
Protect Your Rights! Act Now to Support Legal Transportation of Firearms
Most states have never had a problem. However, gun owners have had serious problems lawfully traveling with their firearms in two states in particular: New York (especially NYC) and New Jersey.
Mississippi NRA-Backed Legislation Moves Forward in Magnolia State
HB 353 would make it a crime to deceive a federal firearms licensed dealers when attempting to purchase a firearm and HCR 30 is a right to hunt and fish constitutional amendment.
Arizona Governor Signs Bill Allowing Law Enforcement to Sell Confiscated Firearms
SB 1241 will allow law enforcement departments to sell or auction any firearms forfeited or seized from criminals to licensed gun dealers.
AZ Bill to Stop Arbitrary Creation of Gun Free Zones Passes Committee
If HB 2729 becomes law, there is a strong possibility you will see fewer “no firearms” signs on state and local government property, because a cheap sign pasted on the door will no longer be enough.
Tennessee: NRA-Backed Safe Commute and Employee Protection Bills
Both of these important bills will soon be sent to the Senate floor for a vote.
Pennsylvania Firearms Preemption Legislation Needs Your Support Now
Pennsylvania already has a firearms preemption statute giving the state sole authority to make firearm laws. Unfortunately, there are several mayors and municipalities who feel they are above the law.
Oklahoma’s Omnibus Firearm Bill Could Be Heard in Committee This Week
Please contact members of the state Senate Public Safety Committee TODAY and urge them to support this important firearms legislation.
Kentucky Legislation to Strengthen Firearms Preemption Heads to the Governor
The bill would improve the current firearms preemption statute by expanding it to other units of government and public agencies to help prevent attempts to circumvent current state firearms laws.
Nebraska Legislature Places Right to Hunt & Fish Amendment on 2012 Ballot
Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature passed NRA-backed Legislative Resolution 40CA, the Right to Hunt and Fish constitutional amendment, by a 41 to 3 vote.
Arizona Bill Would Stop Arbitrary Creation of Gun Free Zones by Local Government
Current law allows the operator of any state or local government property, choosing to ban firearms, to simply slap up a “no firearms” sign.
Colorado Legislation to Repeal Unnecessary State Background Checks Passes in House
NRA-backed House Bill 1048, legislation to repeal the unnecessary state-run background check system, passed in the state House Appropriations Committee by a 7 to 6 vote.