NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR 3-14-2020

Hawaii: Senate Committee Passes Anti-Gun Bills
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Hawaii: Senate Committee Passes Anti-Gun Bills
Yesterday, March 12th, the Senate Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental, and Military Affairs heard three anti-gun bills, passing both HB 1902 and HB 2744 with amendments and deferring HB 2736.
National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
National Alert: Champaign Illinois First Locality to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers
As uncertainty about the COVID-19 outbreak continues to swirl, it is clear that anti-gun extremists and elected officials will use fear of the unknown to advance their agenda to undermine our firearms freedom.  Not surprisingly, it didn’t take them long to try and quietly pass and implement gun control schemes while Americans are focused on ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves and their families.
Illinois: Champaign to Consider Banning Firearm & Ammunition Transfers
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Illinois: Champaign to Consider Banning Firearm & Ammunition Transfers
The City of Champaign is holding an emergency meeting this morning to consider Council Bill No. 2020-022 granting extraordinary powers to the mayor following a declaration of an emergency. Among them is the power to ban transferring firearms and ammunition. This proposal will not only ban sales, but will also prohibit citizens from giving firearms or ammunition to family members, friends, and others in need of self-defense during times of emergency.