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Yesterday, March 7th, the Florida Legislature began the 2023 legislative session. Tomorrow, at 9:00AM, the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee will hear Senate Bill 150, the Senate’s constitutional carry bill. Please contact committee members and ask them to SUPPORT SB 150. Senate Bill 150, constitutional carry, strengthens the right to self-defense in Florida by recognizing the right of any law-abiding

A frequent talking point in the gun control debate is that Americans overwhelmingly support “common sense” gun control measures, such as universal background checks and red flag laws. The Biden administration referenced these surveys last month, when it announced that $231 million will go to states that enact “red flag” laws and push gun control

Late last night, after midnight, the House voted 52-44 to pass House Bill 1143, to impose a waiting period and training mandate for acquiring firearms, with an amendment to drop the permit requirement in earlier iterations of the bill. It will now move to the Senate, where the NRA will continue to adamantly oppose it,

OLYMPIA – After years of attempts, Democrats in the Washington House of Representatives passed a ban on assault weapons late Wednesday. The measure was approved one day after the House voted 52-44 requiring that those wishing to purchase a firearm take a safety training course and complete a background check. The assault ban passed 55-42

Today in History Today is Thursday, March 9, the 68th day of 2023. There are 297 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 9, 1933, Congress, called into special session by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, began its “hundred days” of enacting New Deal legislation. Today in History Today is Thursday, March

Yesterday, the House Committee on Elections passed House Bills 4127 and 4128, to prohibit lawful carry in or around polling places and other election related locations. This package will now go to the House floor. Please contact your state representative and ask them to OPPOSE HBs 4127 and 4128. House Bill 4127 prohibits possessing firearms within a

Facing a spate of mass shootings, the president will visit the city where a gunman killed 11 people in January. He will also meet with the British prime minister while in California. WASHINGTON — President Biden plans to travel next week to Monterey Park, Calif., where a gunman killed 11 people at a dance studio

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Education heard Senate Bill 551, to require Oregon schools to potentially push anti-gun propaganda. NRA testified in opposition on behalf of our members. Please contact members of the House Committee on Education and ask them to oppose SB 551. This bill requires school districts to provide specified information related to secure

A trio of GOP gun measures won approval from lawmakers Wednesday, including a measure that would allow people with concealed weapon permits to bring firearms onto Arizona school campuses.  The Judiciary Committee in the state House of Representatives passed three bills put forward by pro-gun advocates. The committee is chaired by Rep. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott

Despite the thousands of opposition requests the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee received, the committee passed Senate Bill 1, a gun-control bill that expands gun-free zones while leaving only law-abiding citizens defenseless, and Senate Bill 858, a bill that mandates firearm storage. SB 1 and SB 858 advanced to the Senate floor for a debate and

With thousands of shootings already this year nationwide, Connecticut lawmakers clashed Monday over Gov. Ned Lamont’s proposals to restrict the purchase and use of guns. Lamont’s multi-pronged plan calls for preventing anyone under 21 from buying any gun, limiting handgun purchases, requiring registration of previously grandfathered assault weapons and increasing penalties regarding large-capacity magazines. His

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Kansas legislators heard a bill that would require schools that teach firearm safety to use a program created by the NRA. On Wednesday, March 8, the Kansas House Committee on Federal and State Affairs heard Senate Bill 116 – a bill that would standardize firearms safety programs in local school districts.

Yesterday, March 7th, the Alabama Legislature began the 2023 legislative session. As in 2022, the Legislature can expect to see both pro and anti-gun agendas this year. Gun owners and sportsmen throughout the state must stay actively involved to defend freedom. Your NRA will continue to fight to promote and protect your right to keep and bear arms and hunting heritage. Our members

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear once again on Tuesday that he would sign legislation including what’s called “open carry” — the practice of carrying openly visible firearms in public — but he also added that it would be up to legislative leaders to send him such a bill. Currently, lawmakers are pursuing a

Yesterday, March 7th, the Florida Legislature began the 2023 legislative session. This year, Florida has another chance to join the constitutional carry trend sweeping the nation. Currently, 25 states allow law-abiding adults to carry handguns for self-defense without having to go through government red tape or pay fees. Gun owners and sportsmen throughout the state must stay actively involved to defend

Today, the House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection voted 16-3 to pass House Bill 542 with a committee substitute, to ensure that law-abiding adults are not stripped of their right to self-defense when they cross an arbitrary boundary onto a college campus. It now goes to the House floor for further consideration. Please contact

Tomorrow, the Kansas House will debate and vote on HB 2304, a bill that expands access and standardizes firearm safety education for schools.  HB 2304 passed out of the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs last week. As reported, the Senate companion bill, Senate Bill 116, passed the Senate and advanced to the House. Firearm safety education