We’ve got our first real action of the 2016 legislative session. Several pro-gun owner bills have been officially filed and are beginning their journey through the legislative process.
Pro Gun Legislation
2015 Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act On The Move in the U.S. Senate
The legislation was reported out of the committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. Sen. Mike Lee (Utah) cast the sole recorded vote opposing the measure.
U.S. Rep. Babin Introduces NSSF-Backed Bill To Strengthen Ammo Manufacturing
The measure requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to issue a ruling within 60 days of receiving a waiver application…
Sporting Purpose – Just One of Many Problems with the 1968 Gun Control Act
For over 30 years we have been calling for legislation to remove sporting purpose exemptions and repeal or change the laws…
NRA-Backed Pro-Gun Clarification Law Takes Effect Today in Georgia
Today, House Bill 492, sponsored by state Representative Rick Jasperse (R-11), goes into effect.
U.S. House Bill to Protect Gun Owners from Being Framed
Last week, Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA) introduced a bill that will protect many gun owners from being framed by Obama’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…
North Carolina: Pro-Gun Omnibus Legislation Continues to Face Sheriff Opposition
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA) continues to be the only real roadblock to passing the Pistol Purchase Permit (PPP) repeal contained in House Bill 562.
Lawful Purpose & Self Defense Act, HR2710 Would Modernize the Gun Control Act of 1968
This is one of the most important pieces of reform legislation that the firearms and ammunition industry has seen come before Congress in recent years…
Update on Omnibus Pro-Gun Legislation in North Carolina
House Bill 562, which is now referred to as An Act to Amend Various Firearm Laws, was removed from last night’s House calendar and sent back to the House Rules Committee.
NY State Senators Ortt, Panepinto Pass SAFE Act Reforms
State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-C-I-North Tonawanda, joined his Senate Republican colleagues in successfully passing a series of reforms to the controversial NY-SAFE Act Monday…
California: Two Pro-Gun Bills Scheduled to be Heard on Tuesday, June 9
On Tuesday, June 9, two pro-gun bills will be heard in their respective committees.
House Leadership’s Actions Could Jeopardize Pro-Gun Legislation in North Carolina
Your NRA has learned that House Leadership may be considering removing language from pro-gun House Bill 562 that would eliminate North Carolina’s outdated pistol purchase permit.
Iowa Pro-Gun Legislation Sent to Conference Committee as Session Nears End
The 2015 session is winding down in Des Moines as House and Senate Leadership and Conferees begin to wrap up their final tasks for the year.
Texas Legislators Reduce Penalty For Guns At Airports
Texas made it a felony to have guns at airports during the 1990s, when the state first started issuing concealed carry licenses.
Minnesota Legislature Passes Important Gun Rights Legislation With Bipartisan Support
Minnesota Gun Owners lauds the Omnibus Public Safety Finance bill as it passes the Minnesota Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support; bill moves to Governor Mark Dayton’s desk to be signed…
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin Vetoes Pro-Gun, Self-Defense Legislation
Despite public support and strong bipartisan votes in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate, Governor Mary Fallin vetoed pro-gun Senate Bill 41.
After Hundreds Rally for Gun Rights Michigan Pro-Gun Bills Move Forward
Spurred on by the hundreds of gun rights supporters that rallied in Lansing on Wednesday for the 2015 Second Amendment March, both the House & Senate pushed two sets of bills through the final stages.
Real Facts About NH’s Constitutional Carry Bill from an Active Duty Policeman
In the words of a 15 year veteran New Hampshire police sergeant; gun control only inconveniences the law abiding citizens. Now please call & email your State Representatives…
NFA Weapons Now Legal In Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Signs Reform to Defense To Prosecution Law…
Iowa House Vote on Omnibus Gun Bill Expected Wednesday
It’s so important that we repeal this ban and allow parents to properly teach their kids gun safety…
Iowa House Judiciary Committee Passes New Pro-Gun Bill 19-2
The House of Representatives has made SF427, the bill the Senate passed yesterday that only legalizes suppressors, a priority…
Montana Shooting Sports Association Legislative Update, Bills Activity Yesterday
I’ve had two reports that operatives for billionaire NYC ex-Mayor Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Danger were calling Montanans to vote anti gun…
Iowa Omnibus Gun Bill Moves Forward & Week 8 of Iowa’s Legislative Session
It’s because of your support that the Omnibus Gun Bills have been able to make it this far. We are truly humbled and grateful to have your support…
New Mexico: House Approves Two Right-To-Carry Reform Bills
Extends the renewal period for a concealed handgun license from 60 to 90 days & removes the fingerprint requirement for license renewals & eliminates the mid-term two-year refresher course…
Republican Introduces Bill Revoking ATF’s Power to Regulate Ammo
On Friday, Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL) introduced legislation revoking the ATF’s claim of power to regulate ammunition via “armor piecing” language in the Gun Control Act of 1968…
Montana Mid-Session Legislative Summary
We started the session with a LOT of bills, the most Montana Shooting Sports Association has ever pushed in one session. That’s good and bad…
Support Virginia’s NFA Standardization Act In Need of A Vote In the VA Senate
HB2009 sets up a uniform standard across Virginia for approving the transfer of a NFA firearm as defined in the National Firearms Act…
West Virginia Constitutional Carry on the Move
But while testifying WV Sheriff Miller also admitted that Sheriff’s departments harass people legally open carrying
West Virginia: Constitutional Carry Bill Still Awaits Hearing – Whats the Delay?
This permitless carry legislation, would recognize your right to legally carry a concealed firearm without the burden of having to obtain a costly & time-restrictive Concealed Handgun License…
Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act Introduced
This much needed bill wiil greatly expanded the places where law-abiding Americans can legally carry firearms for self-defense…