NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS March 10, 2025

NRA-ILA: Institute for Legislative Action

NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 32, NUMBER 10

Supreme Court Skeptical About Mexico’s Attempt to Pass Buck to U.S. Gunmakers
NEWS
Supreme Court Skeptical About Mexico’s Attempt to Pass Buck to U.S. Gunmakers
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case in which the Mexican government is attempting to hold members of the U.S. gun industry financially liable for drug cartel violence south of the border.
Washington Post Pivot to “Personal Liberties and Free Markets” Sparks Skepticism
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Washington Post Pivot to “Personal Liberties and Free Markets” Sparks Skepticism
Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, recently announced to the staff of the newspaper that the publication’s opinion section would henceforth be advocating for “personal liberties and free markets” without contradiction. “I am of America and for America, and proud to be so,” Mr. Bezos said, according to a New York Times account of the announcement.
Red Flag Laws: The Pop-Tart Gun to Prison Pipeline?
NEWS
Red Flag Laws: The Pop-Tart Gun to Prison Pipeline?
Several years ago, a seven-year-old boy was suspended from school for chewing his breakfast pastry into the shape of a gun and pretending to fire it at his second grade classmates. A school official stated the child had “used food to make inappropriate gestures that disrupted the class.” Only after his parents hired a lawyer and pursued legal proceedings was the matter finally settled, some three years later.
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Governor’s “Public Health Emergency” Carry Ban in NRA Challenge
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Governor’s “Public Health Emergency” Carry Ban in NRA Challenge
In 2023, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued an executive order declaring gun violence a “public health emergency” and banning the carry of firearms in various locations throughout the state.
Third Circuit Denies Rehearing En Banc in Case Recognizing Carry Rights of Young Adults
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Third Circuit Denies Rehearing En Banc in Case Recognizing Carry Rights of Young Adults
On February 26, the Third Circuit denied a petition for rehearing en banc in Lara v. Paris. That case involves a challenge to Pennsylvania’s law banning 18-to-20-year-olds from carrying firearms during a state of emergency.
Senators and Representatives Send Letter Urging Repeal of Biden-era Rule Damaging the Firearms Industry
NEWS  LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Senators and Representatives Send Letter Urging Repeal of Biden-era Rule Damaging the Firearms Industry
On March 5th U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging him to rescind an interim final rule (IFR) that the Biden Administration promulgated in an effort to hamstring the domestic firearms industry.
Grassroots Spotlight: Iowa Second Amendment Day
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Grassroots Spotlight: Iowa Second Amendment Day
The NRA-ILA Grassroots Team was proud to represent the NRA at the annual Iowa Firearms Coalition’s Capitol Second Amendment Day which took place on February 18th, 2025, in Des Moines.
14 Acres of Guns & Gear!
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14 Acres of Guns & Gear!
Join us April 25 – 27, 2025 in Atlanta, GA for the event of the year! The NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits is the only event of its kind where you can see all the major firearms and accessory manufacturers under one roof. This exclusive experience is FREE for NRA members and their family! Check out full product lines and new product releases, rub elbows with company staff, celebrities, politicians, top 2A supporters and influencers. Attend special events, seminars and workshops, banquets, auctions, and much more. It’s all happening April 25 – 27 in Atlanta so make your plans today!

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Arizona Arizona
Arizona: Take Action on Pro-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings on Wednesday
Arkansas Arkansas
Arkansas: Firearm Financial Privacy Legislation on House Committee Agenda
Colorado Colorado
Colorado: FOID Bill Removed From Hearing Schedule A Second Time


Colorado: FOID Bill Rescheduled for Hearing on Tuesday

Florida Florida
Florida: 2025 Legislative Session Convenes Today
Indiana Indiana
Indiana: Legislation Requiring Courts to Expunge Unwarranted Records To Be Heard in Senate
Iowa Iowa
Iowa: Take Action and Expand Second Amendment Rights Today!
Kentucky Kentucky
Kentucky: Concealed Carry Expansion Legislation Hearing Tomorrow


Kentucky: Concealed Carry Expansion Bill Heads to Senate Floor

Maine Maine
Maine: Progressive Lawmaker Believes There Are No Deer in Northern Maine.
Minnesota Minnesota
Minnesota: Duty-to-Retreat Repeal Fails on House Floor
Nebraska Nebraska
Nebraska: Committee Hearings for Pro-Gun Bills Swiftly Approaching!
New Mexico New Mexico
New Mexico: Semi-Auto Ban Hearing Continued to Wednesday


New Mexico: Semi-Auto Ban Legislation Held Over in Committee Until Friday


New Mexico: Hearing Tomorrow on Legislation to Destroy the Firearms Industry

New York New York
New York: Senate Committee to Hear Gun Control Bills Next Week
South Dakota South Dakota
South Dakota: Hearing Scheduled for Campus Carry Bill


South Dakota: Vehicle Storage Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Governor’s Desk


South Dakota: Campus Carry Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk


South Dakota: Senate Vote on Concealed Carry Protection Bill Monday

Texas Texas
Texas: National Right to Carry Reciprocity Begins with You!
Washington Washington
Washington: Several Gun Control Bills Primed for House Floor


Washington: Gun-Free Zone Bill Passes Senate