NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR JUNE 6, 2019

DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, June 6, 2019

NRA Supported Case Calls for Suspension of Illinois’s FOID Act
NEWS
NRA Supported Case Calls for Suspension of Illinois’s FOID Act
An NRA-supported case in Illinois is asking the Illinois Supreme Court to suspend the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Act.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Secretary Bernhardt Proposes Increasing Public Access to Hunting and Fishing on 1.4 Million Acres Nationwide external site
 Furthering the Trump Administration’s efforts to increase access to public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced from Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge a proposal for new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities at 74 national wildlife refuges and 15 national fish hatcheries managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) across more than 1.4 million acres. “President Trump is committed to expanding public access on public lands, and this proposal is executing on that directive by opening and increasing more access to hunting and fishing by the Fish and Wildlife Service at more stations and across more acres than ever before,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “Hunting and fishing are more than just traditional pastimes as they are also vital to the conservation of our lands and waters, our outdoor recreation economy, and our American way of life. These refuges and hatcheries provide incredible opportunities for sportsmen and women and their families across the country to pass on a fishing and hunting heritage to future generations and connect with wildlife.”
Vermont: Your Action Needed – Urge Governor to Veto Waiting Period Legislation
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Vermont: Your Action Needed – Urge Governor to Veto Waiting Period Legislation
Yesterday, waiting period legislation S.169 was delivered to the desk of Governor Phil Scott for his consideration.
Arizona: Legislature Adjourned Sine Die
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arizona: Legislature Adjourned Sine Die
On May 28th, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die from the 2019 legislative session.  During this session, the House passed House Bill 2693 to improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families by reducing arbitrary boundaries that leave them defenseless.  Unfortunately, the Senate failed to pass this legislation when it reached the floor.