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 …
How To Be A Precision Shooter
Many rifle shooters have aspired to shoot with great precision but think they cannot afford the tools to achieve it. You could spend $5,000, or double that, for a precision rifle and top-end scope. But did you learn to drive in a Lamborghini? The truth is that squeezing out that …
First Shots: Diamondback DBX57 in 5.7×28 mm
Diamondback recently introduced the DBX57, a pistol chambered in the resurgent 5.7×28 mm cartridge. The DBX57 also uses FN Five-Seven-type polymer magazine (20-round capacity) for convenience, while utilizing a locked breech, dual gas piston system. The DBX57 is incredibly lightweight and concealable, weighing in at just 3 pounds with an overall …
All the President’s Anti-Gun Officials
Joe Biden kept pointing his right hand straight at the audience with his index finger extended and his thumb straight up. A few school administrators, citing no-tolerance policies, have suspended elementary school kids for making just this type of gesture while playing cops-and-robbers type games. But no one called out …
Wait Times Are Another Reason Why Constitutional Carry Matters
Montana recently became the eighteenth state to pass a permitless-carry law, and eight other states are considering similar legislation this session. One reason this is important is that many state regulatory regimes are slow, costly, and unconcerned about citizens who need protection. In this new COVID-19 era, some wait times for concealed-carry …
Ninth Circuit to Hear Case Challenging California’s Magazine Ban En Banc
Today the Ninth Circuit granted en banc review of an NRA-ILA backed lawsuit challenging California’s ban on magazines containing more than ten rounds. This case challenges California Penal Code §32310, which was amended in 2016, to outright ban magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds. The NRA filed suit …
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 …
