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Washington: Senate Passes Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Washington: Senate Passes Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill

Yesterday, January 21st, the Senate held the final vote on Senate Bill 5098, a carry-over bill from the ...

South Dakota: State-Level Suppressor Bill Up In Committee Tomorrow

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

South Dakota: State-Level Suppressor Bill Up In Committee Tomorrow

On Thursday, January 22nd, the Senate Judiciary committee will hold a hearing on Senate Bill 2, deregulating suppressors, ...

Hawaii: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Hawaii: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Today, January 21, the Hawaii State Legislature begins the 2026 legislative session. As in previous years, lawmakers can ...

Washington: 3-D Printing Ban on the Move

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Washington: 3-D Printing Ban on the Move

This morning, your NRA testified in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee for a public hearing opposing House Bill 2320, regarding 3-D ...

Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland’s “Vampire Rule,” but Upholds Other Carry Restrictions in NRA Case

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Fourth Circuit Strikes Down Maryland’s “Vampire Rule,” but Upholds Other Carry Restrictions in NRA Case

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision today in Kipke v. Moore, an NRA-supported case challenging Maryland’s ...

Virginia: Gun Bills in Committee This Thursday

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Virginia: Gun Bills in Committee This Thursday

On Thursday, January 23rd, the House Public Safety Subcommittee – Firearms will hold a hearing on several pro-gun measures.

Utah: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Utah: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Today, January 20th, the Utah Legislature begins the 2026 legislative session. As in 2025, the Legislature can expect to see both pro and ...

Alaska: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

Monday, January 19, 2026

Alaska: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes

On Tuesday, January 20th, the Alaska Legislature begins the 2026 legislative session. 

DOJ Determines 1927 Prohibition on Mailing Handguns Violates Second Amendment

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Monday, January 19, 2026

DOJ Determines 1927 Prohibition on Mailing Handguns Violates Second Amendment

In a monumental development for gun owners, the Department of Justice has acknowledged that one of the oldest ...

Mixed Results in Massachusetts Show the Promise of and Need for Vigilant Advocacy

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Mixed Results in Massachusetts Show the Promise of and Need for Vigilant Advocacy

The fundamental right to travel has garnered increased attention over the past decade with the United States Supreme ...

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.