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Iowa: Gov. Reynolds Signs Pro-Gun & Pro-Hunting Bills
Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 2502 to protect shooting ranges from being shut down by unreasonable local ordinances and ensure that Second Amendment rights remain protected across the state. On June 18th, she signed House File 716 to improve hunting opportunities in Iowa by defining the types of …
California: Assault Weapons Ban Expansion Moving Quickly!
The California Assembly will be voting on AB 88 today, after the legislation was passed through the Senate late yesterday. AB 88 is a budget trailer bill that includes significant policy changes that, would expand the definition of “assault weapon” under California’s “Assault Weapons Control Act” and expedite the effective date on precursor parts restrictions. Please …
New Zealand Gun Buyback Program Plagued By Failures
Despite a New Zealand Police estimate on April 2, 2019, that there were as many as 240,000 firearms in the country that fall under the terms of the country’s mandatory gun buyback, only 61,332 were collected or modified as of Feb. 13, 2020—nearly three months after the deadline for compliance. …
Pennsylvania: House Votes to Protect Second Amendment with Emergency Powers Legislation
Pennsylvania is one step closer to joining the growing list of states which are protecting Second Amendment rights when a state of emergency is declared. On Wednesday, June 24, the House passed House Bill 1747 by Rep. Matthew Dowling on a vote of 127 to 74. The bill prevents the Governor from suspending or limiting …
New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Firearm Seizure Bill
Today, the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee sent House Bill 687 to the Senate floor for consideration after a motion to kill the bill failed by a vote of 2-3. Next week, the Senate is expected to hold a floor vote on this firearm seizure bill that would take away …
Indiana: Law Eliminating Fees for a License to Carry a Handgun Goes into Effect July 1st
Next Wednesday, sections of House Bill 1284 (2019) will go into effect. A five-year License to Carry a Handgun will now be free to obtain. In addition, applicants will have the option to register to vote while applying. Removing barriers for lawful carry in Indiana, including taxes and fees, is significant for many Hoosier …
Virginia: Alexandria Set to Create Countless Gun-Free Zones, Undermine Right-to-Carry
With Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s raft of new gun controls set to take effect on July 1st, Alexandria Mayor Justin M. Wilson and the City Council are wasting no time in attacking gun rights. HB421/SB35, signed by Northam on April 22nd, weakened the state firearms preemption statute to allow localities …
GOA Speaks Out After “No-Knock” Raid Leaves Resident Dead, Officer Wounded
May 22, 2020 For Immediate Release GOA Speaks Out After “No-Knock” Raid Leaves Resident Dead, Officer Wounded Springfield, VA — Gun Owners of America (GOA) Director of Outreach Antonia Okafor released the following statement after the Louisville Mayor announced changes that will better protect the rights of its citizens. Buy …
GOA Celebrates Passage of Anti-Red Flag Law in Oklahoma
May 20, 2020 For immediate release GOA Celebrates Passage of Anti-Red Flag Law in Oklahoma Springfield, VA – Gun Owners of America and its Sooner members are celebrating the passage of Senate Bill 1081 in Oklahoma, which prohibits funds for Red Flag gun confiscation orders. Buy All-American! Bring health and …
Federal Court Prohibits Future Restrictions On Open Carry by City of Jackson
NRA-ILA reported to you in April that the Mississippi Justice Institute, a non-profit constitutional litigation center, had filed a lawsuit on behalf of pro-Second Amendment State Rep. Dana Criswell (R-Mount Olive) against Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba’s executive order prohibiting the open carry of firearms in the city. This legal action was …