NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2019

DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, April 18, 2019

INDYSTAR.COM
Mike Pence to join Donald Trump at NRA convention in Indianapolis external site
The list of speakers for this month’s National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis has grown a bit longer: Vice President Mike Pence will return to Indiana to speak at the event, the NRA announced Wednesday. The former Indiana governor will speak April 26 at a leadership forum with the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. President Donald Trump is also scheduled to speak at the convention, which is scheduled for April 26-28.
YELLOWHAMMER NEWS
Dem state senator: Second Amendment advocates have ‘mental problems’ external site
During the Senate Judiciary Committee’s public hearing on a constitutional carry bill on Wednesday, a Democratic state senator accused Second Amendment advocates of wanting people with mental illnesses to be able to purchase and possess firearms, leading the senator to assert that these same advocates themselves have “some mental problems.” State Sen. Gerald Allen’s (R-Tuscaloosa) SB 4 would get rid of the requirement that a gun owner has to have a permit to carry a lawfully owned firearm. It would not affect any existing legal requirements for someone to lawfully obtain that firearm.
Vice President Pence will Deliver Remarks at the 148th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana
NEWS
Vice President Pence will Deliver Remarks at the 148th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana
Vice President Mike Pence will address NRA members at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Pittsburgh Residents Seek Preliminary Injunction Against Ban on Standard Capacity Magazines
With support from the NRA, gun owners challenging Pittsburgh’s ban on publicly carrying loaded magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds filed a motion today seeking a preliminary injunction. If the motion is granted, an injunction would prohibit Pittsburgh from enforcing its ban while the case is pending.
Oregon: Gun Control Package Sent To Another Committee
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Oregon: Gun Control Package Sent To Another Committee
Thanks to NRA members and Second Amendment supporters who contacted their state Senators in opposition, Senate Bill 978 has been sent to the Oregon Senate Committee on Rules instead of directly to the Senate floor for a vote.  While in the Committee on Rules, however, the bill is likely to be amended and could potentially include new provisions.
THE DAILY CALLER
UVA Student Asks Beto Why He Gave Less to Charity than A College Student external site
An unnamed student at the University of Virginia asked former Democratic Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, during a Tuesday meet-and-greet on campus, why he gave less to charity than a recent college graduate.
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Citi’s Gun Crackdown Gives Ammo to 2nd Amendment Foes, Advocate Says external site
Justin Danhof wants Citigroup to take billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s advice and stop pushing the gun merchants among its customers to set stricter limits on which products they sell and who can buy them.
Maine: Firearm Seizure Bill Heads To Judiciary Committee
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Maine: Firearm Seizure Bill Heads To Judiciary Committee
On April 22nd, the Maine Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Legislative Document 1312, which would allow for firearms to be seized and Second Amendment rights to be suspended without due process.