NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS

NRA-ILA: Institute for Legislative Action

NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 33, NUMBER 20

Virginia’s Semiauto Ban Hits Snag With County Enforcement Officials
NEWS
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 May 14, and is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, it remains to be seen if the bans actually go into effect, and if they do, whether and where they will actually be enforced in the Old Dominion.
HOA Firearm Clash Augurs a Broader Legal Debate
NEWS
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 of state capitals.
Yet Another Tragic Example of the False Promise of Red Flag Laws
NEWS
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 person’s own firearms is a sufficient resolution of any risk or threat of harm.
Department of Interior Announces Major Expansion for Hunters and Anglers
NEWS
Department of Interior Announces Major Expansion for Hunters and Anglers
This week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it will be issuing a proposed rule that would result in the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in agency history.
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Post Office Carry Ban
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Post Office Carry Ban
The National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and three NRA members today filed a lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on carrying firearms at United States Post Offices.
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s Glock Ban
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s Glock Ban
The National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging Maryland’s ban on Glock and Glock-style handguns.

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

California California
California: Multiple Anti-Gun Bills on the Move


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

Connecticut Connecticut
Connecticut: Governor Lamont Chooses Political Theatrics Over Constitutional Rights with Pistol Ban
Florida Florida
Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Up In Special Session


Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Passes Legislature

Illinois Illinois
Illinois: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session
New Hampshire New Hampshire
New Hampshire: Joint Committee Sends Enhanced Preemption Bill to Final Vote
Oregon Oregon
Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality
South Carolina South Carolina
South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session; Governor Signs Hunting Heritage Protection Act
Virginia Virginia
Virginia: Despite Injunction, Virginia State Police to Conduct Background Checks for Private Sales