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South Dakota: Last Stop for Two Pro-Gun Measures
Last night, the House State Affairs Committee approved pro-gun legislation, Senate Bill 100 and Senate Bill 111. The measures were sent to the House Floor for final approval and could be considered soon. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to SUPPORT Senate Bill 100 and Senate Bill 111. Senate …
Montana: House Approves Emergency Powers Legislation, Sending it to the Senate
Today, the Montana House passed Emergency Powers Legislation, House Bill 504, by a 67 to 32 vote. Having now passed out of House, HB 504 will now go to the Senate for further consideration. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 504. House Bill 504 provides protections for …
Colorado: House Committee Passes Mandatory Storage Legislation
Yesterday, The House State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Committee passed House Bill 1106 by a 7 to 4 vote. The measure now heads to the House Floor for further consideration. Please contact your State Representative and ask them to OPPOSE House Bill 1106. House Bill 1106 imposes government-mandated standards for storing …
California Magazine Ban Heads Back to Court
The long-running saga of the court case involving California’s on-again, off-again magazine ban has taken another twist. Many America’s 1st Freedom readers likely remember that last August, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed in Duncan v. Becerra that the restriction on firearms magazines holding more than 10 rounds …
South Carolina: Open Carry Bill Committee Hearing Moved to Next Week
On March 2nd, the House Judiciary Committee will hear House Bill 3094, to legalize the open carry of handguns. It is being rescheduled from the February 23rd hearing. Previously, on February 10th, the General Laws Subcommittee issued a favorable report to HB 3094 and advanced it to the full committee. House …
Washington: Your Action Needed – Senate Approves Carry Ban – Contact Your Representative!
Last night, the Washington Senate suspended the rules and approved an amended version of Carry Ban Legislation, Senate Bill 5038. The measure now heads to the House for further consideration. It is more important than ever for NRA Members and Second Amendment Supporters to contact their State Representative and urge them …
New Hampshire: House Passes Self-Defense Legislation
Yesterday, the House of Representatives held a floor vote on self-defense legislation, House Bill 197. Thanks to your strong support, this bill passed and will advance to the Senate this session. House Bill 197 is a common-sense measure that extends the justified physical force in defense of a person, when it is …
Iowa Permitless Carry Self Defense Package Bill Introduced
Today, House Study Bill 254 was introduced to greatly improve self-defense in Iowa. Please contact your state representative and ask them to SUPPORT HSB 254. House Study Bill 254 allows a law-abiding adult to carry a concealed firearm, without first needing to obtain government permission. This ensures that citizens have their right …
Kentucky: Committee Advances Bill to Prevent Discrimination Against Firearm Businesses
The House Judiciary Committee issued a favorable report to House Bill 175, to prevent discrimination against firearm businesses. This bill is also considered critical legislation by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. It now awaits a floor vote in the full House. Please contact your state representative …
Georgia: House Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill
Today, the House passed House Bill 218. The bill expands the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families, both within Georgia and in other states, and also ensures that Second Amendment rights remain protected during emergencies. HB 218 will now go to the Senate for further consideration. Please …