Guns

South Dakota: Worker Protection Bill Referred to Committee

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:08:05 GMT

House Bill 1169 is tentatively scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the House Local Government Committee. Read More......(read more)

Virginia: Restaurant Carry Legislation to be Voted on Friday, February 12!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:55:27 GMT

On Friday, February 12, the Virginia House of Delegates will vote on House Bill 505, sponsored by Delegate Todd Gilbert (R-15). If passed by both the House and Senate, HB505 would allow a concealed carry permit holder to carry his or her firearm into...(read more)

Arizona: Committee Chairman Holding Up Carry Reform Bill!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:04:48 GMT

After passing out of the House Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee House Bill 2347 was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee. Unfortunately, Chairman Driggs (R-11) is refusing to release the bill. State Representative Driggs has traditionally...(read more)

REPORT *** Florida Gun Owners $$ Protection Bill Passed in First Committee

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:07:33 GMT

HB-651 by Rep. David Rivera (R) was heard in the House Natural Resources Appropriations Committee this morning and PASSED UNANIMOUSLY - 13-0. Read More......(read more)

Important Gun Bills on the Move in the Indiana Senate!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:49:41 GMT

On Tuesday, February 9, the State Senate Committee on Corrections, Criminal and Civil Matters passed House Bill 1065 and House Bill 1068. Both bills now head to the Senate floor for second reading as early as Monday, February 15! Read More......(read more)

Sweeping Reforms to Right To Carry Law Advance in Mississippi Legislature

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:37:45 GMT

On Wednesday, February 10, the Mississippi Senate voted 48 to 3 to pass Senate Bill 2153, sponsored by State Senator Merle Flowers (R-19). As reported out of committee, the bill would have repealed the state ban on carrying in public parks -- a must-pass...(read more)

Connecticut: Several Important Bills Pending Action in Hartford

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:55:55 GMT

A number of bills of interest to gun owners and sportsmen have been introduced and are currently pending consideration. Read More......(read more)

Arizona: Carry Reform Bill Passes out of Committee

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:38:27 GMT

Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment Introduced in Arizona!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:57:07 GMT

Arizona’s Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment needs your support. HCR 2008 was recently introduced in an effort to guarantee the future of hunting for generations to come. This measure is currently awaiting a committee hearing and, if passed...(read more)

Virginia: Restaurant Carry Moves Forward as “Gun Show Loophole” Legislation is Carried Over

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:17:04 GMT

On Tuesday, February 10, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee voted in favor of a number of pro-gun reform measures supported by the NRA and effectively defeated the anti-gun bill, SB595 by voting to carry it over till the 2011 session. SB 595 would...(read more)

Maine: Legislation Introduced that Jeopardizes Carrying in National Parks

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:24:34 GMT

A recently adopted federal law, which would allow the carrying of firearms in all National Parks, goes into effect on Monday, February 22. As we reported, legislation has been introduced in Augusta that would eliminate this federal law within Acadia National...(read more)

Virginia: Bill to Restrict Gun Show Sales to be Heard Tomorrow!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:59:39 GMT

Virginia: Restaurant Carry Measure Heading to the House Floor!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:55:11 GMT

On Tuesday, February 9, the House Militia, Police and Public Safety Committee passed HB505, by a vote of 16 to 6. House Bill 505 would allow a concealed carry permit holder to carry his or her firearm into a restaurant, provided he or she does not consume...(read more)

Pro-Gun Measures Move to New Mexico Senate Floor!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:24:23 GMT

Two important pro-gun bills are currently headed to the Senate floor for consideration. Read More......(read more)

Anti-Gun Bill Could Be Voted on Any Day in Illinois!

NRA-ILA Legislative Updates — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:20:49 GMT

Anti-gun extremists in Illinois have been increasingly frustrated with their inability to pass legislation attacking our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Read More......(read more)