NRA DAILY ALERT SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2019


DAILY ALERT FOR Saturday, April 27, 2019

Hawaii: Contact the Governor Today!
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Hawaii: Contact the Governor Today!
On April 24th, Governor David Ige signed House Bill 720 to impose criminal penalties upon gun owners if they fail to follow government requirements for how lost or stolen firearms must be reported.  Additionally, SB 600 and SB 1466 have been transmitted to the Governor for his consideration.
NEWS
NRA Applauds Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb for Signing Comprehensive Gun Rights Bill into Law
​ FAIRFAX, Va.–  The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) applauds Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb for signing into law a comprehensive gun rights bill that will make it easier for law-abiding Hoosiers to defend themselves. Gov. Holcomb signed the bill into law on the stage of the NRA-ILA’s Leadership Forum at the Indiana Convention Center – Lucas Oil Stadium.
NEWS
NRA Applauds President Trump’s Announcement to Un-sign the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty
Chris W. Cox, executive director of the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action, issued the following statement  in reaction to President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will unsign the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, unbinding the United States from the obligation to refrain from acts that would defeat the object and purpose of an unconstitutional Treaty signed on September 25, 2013 by then U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry despite its threat to our national sovereignty and Second Amendment:
Minnesota: House and Senate Omnibus Bills Update
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Minnesota: House and Senate Omnibus Bills Update
On Monday, the Minnesota House is scheduled to consider the House Public Safety/Judiciary Omnibus legislation.
California: NRA Files Lawsuit Against Los Angeles for Blacklisting Contractors Affiliated with the NRA
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
California: NRA Files Lawsuit Against Los Angeles for Blacklisting Contractors Affiliated with the NRA
On April 24, 2019, NRA filed a lawsuit challenging the City of Los Angeles’ recently adopted ordinance requiring current and prospective contractors working with the city to disclose any relationships with the NRA as a violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Make no mistake, the goal of this outrageous Ordinance is to discourage NRA membership and silencing support for the Second Amendment.
Texas: House Will Vote on Two More NRA-Backed Bills Monday!
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: House Will Vote on Two More NRA-Backed Bills Monday!
On Monday, April 29, the Texas House of Representatives will consider two NRA-supported measures: HB 3231 by Rep. Travis Clardy (R-Nacogdoches) and HB 2363 by Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine).
Tennessee: Pro-Gun Legislation Advancing in the General Assembly
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Tennessee: Pro-Gun Legislation Advancing in the General Assembly
As early as Monday, pro-gun legislation House Bill 1264 could receive a vote on the House floor.
FOX NEWS
Trump to speak at annual NRA convention in Indiana on Friday external site
President Trump will address members and leaders of the National Rifle Association on Friday at the group’s annual convention in Indiana. Around 80,000 gun enthusiasts and more than 800 exhibitors are expected to pack the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis for the three-day event, the Indianapolis Star reported. It will mark the third straight year that Trump will deliver the keynote address, where he is expected to champion the rights of gun owners.
FOX 59
NRA kicks off 2019 conference in Indy external site
More than 800 exhibitors continued putting final touches on their displays Thursday in the halls of the Indiana Convention Center in anticipation of Friday’s opening of the NRA’s 148th Annual Meeting. The NRA’s return to Indianapolis after five years is equal parts business meeting, trade show and fundraising extravaganza with a presidential visit and all-star country concert thrown in.
New Hampshire: Senate Committee to Hear Gun Control Bills
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
New Hampshire: Senate Committee to Hear Gun Control Bills
On April 30th, the New Hampshire state Senate Judiciary Committee will hear two anti-gun bills that were previously passed by the state House of Representatives.  House Bill 514 will impose delays on Second Amendment rights and House Bill 564 would restrict law-abiding citizens from defending themselves and their loved ones on school grounds.