NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS

NRA-ILA: Institute for Legislative Action

NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 33, NUMBER 7

VA Announces End To Policy that Strips the Second Amendment Rights of Veterans
NEWS  LEGAL & LEGISLATION
VA Announces End To Policy that Strips the Second Amendment Rights of Veterans
Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the VA will no longer report veterans to the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) solely because they have been assigned a fiduciary to assist them with their finances.
“Violence Interrupters” Demonstrate Wishful Thinking is Not Crime Control
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“Violence Interrupters” Demonstrate Wishful Thinking is Not Crime Control
Not too long ago, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker dismissed President Donald Trump’s assessment of over-the-top violent crime in Chicago as being rooted in “lies,” saying that “civilian law enforcement is how you fight crime,” and “[w]e’ve got terrific people on the ground.”
Virginia Legislature Moves Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban as RAND Notes Lack of Evidence in Deterring Violent Crime
NEWS
Virginia Legislature Moves Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban as RAND Notes Lack of Evidence in Deterring Violent Crime
The Democrat-controlled Virginia General Assembly continues to move forward with unconstitutional legislation banning commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms and standard capacity magazines.
Information Warfare: New Lawsuit Targets Distribution of Gun Making Computer Files
NEWS
Information Warfare: New Lawsuit Targets Distribution of Gun Making Computer Files
Legal warfare against constitutionally protected rights continues, with ideas and information increasingly in the crosshairs.
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Make Plans for 2026 NRA Annual Meeting!
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STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Alaska Alaska
Alaska: Senate Committee Hearing on Hardware Ban Tomorrow
California California
California: Anti-Gun Legislation Introduced
Colorado Colorado
Colorado: Committee Hearing on Firearm Parts Regulation Bill This Week


Colorado: Multiple Hearings in House Judiciary Next Week


Colorado: Firearm Parts Regulation Bill Eligible for Floor Votes This Week!

Florida Florida
Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Scheduled for House Committee Hearing


Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Moves Forward in Senate Committee


Florida: Pro-Industry Legislation Advances Toward House Floor Vote

Hawaii Hawaii
Hawaii: Two Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled for Committee Hearings
Indiana Indiana
Indiana: Firearm Range Protection Bill Eligible for House Floor Vote
Minnesota Minnesota
Minnesota: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes
Mississippi Mississippi
Mississippi: Senate to Consider Legislation Expanding Prohibited Persons Categories
New Mexico New Mexico
New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill Scheduled for a Hearing on Wednesday


New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill Passes House Committee!


New Mexico: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Threatens Lawful Carry


New Mexico: Sweeping Gun Control Bill to Be Heard Tomorrow!

Ohio Ohio
Ohio: Support Right to Hunt and Fish Constitutional Amendment
Oregon Oregon
Oregon: Committee Action Scheduled for Ballot Measure 114 Implementation Bill


Oregon: Committee Action for Ballot Measure 114 Implementation Bill Rescheduled

South Dakota South Dakota
South Dakota: State-Level Suppressor Bill Signed by Governor Rhoden
Virginia Virginia
Virginia: Excise Tax on Firearms Continues to Advance, Other Gun Control Stalls


Virginia: Committee Hearing on Statewide Carry Ban This Friday


Virginia: Gun Bill Updates As Crossover Deadline Arrives

Washington Washington
Washington: Mandatory Storage Bill Available for Floor Vote


Washington: 3D Printing Ban Passes House

Wyoming Wyoming
Wyoming: 2026 Legislative Session Convenes