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HOA Firearm Clash Augurs a Broader Legal Debate

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Monday, June 1, 2026

HOA Firearm Clash Augurs a Broader Legal Debate

The fight to defend Second Amendment rights is not confined to Washington, D.C., or even to the halls ...

Virginia’s Semiauto Ban Hits Snag With County Enforcement Officials

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Monday, June 1, 2026

Virginia’s Semiauto Ban Hits Snag With County Enforcement Officials

While Virginia’s bans on “assault firearms” and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds was signed into law on ...

Illinois: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Monday, June 1, 2026

Illinois: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Today, June 1, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned from the spring legislative session. A number of anti-gun bills ...

Missouri: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session

Monday, June 1, 2026

Missouri: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session

The Missouri State Legislature adjourned sine die on Saturday, May 30th, concluding the 2026 legislative session

Vermont: Session Ends Sine Die, Firearms Omnibus Bill Dies Between Chambers

Monday, June 1, 2026

Vermont: Session Ends Sine Die, Firearms Omnibus Bill Dies Between Chambers

On Friday, May 29th, the Vermont legislature adjourned the 2026 session. 

Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Passes Legislature

Friday, May 29, 2026

Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Passes Legislature

Today, May 29th, marks the last day of the Florida special session. HB 7031-E received final passage and ...

California: Legislature Continues Anti-Gun Push as Crossover Deadline Hits

Friday, May 29, 2026

California: Legislature Continues Anti-Gun Push as Crossover Deadline Hits

Today, Friday, May 29th marks the "crossover" deadline for the California Legislature, meaning that all non-fiscal bills must ...

Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality

Friday, May 29, 2026

Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality

The criminalization of hunting and fishing is one step closer to a reality in Oregon. 

South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session; Governor Signs Hunting Heritage Protection Act

Friday, May 29, 2026

South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session; Governor Signs Hunting Heritage Protection Act

This week, South Carolina legislature adjourned for 2026 after completing their regular legislative calendar and being immediately called ...

Yet Another Tragic Example of the False Promise of Red Flag Laws

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Yet Another Tragic Example of the False Promise of Red Flag Laws

We’ve consistently highlighted the defects of “red flag” laws, the chief of which is the underlying philosophy that compelling removal of a ...

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.