NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS

NRA-ILA: Institute for Legislative Action

NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 33, NUMBER 14

Trump Administration Continues to Deliver for Gun Owners with Recent Initiatives
NEWS
Trump Administration Continues to Deliver for Gun Owners with Recent Initiatives
Amid a steady stream of headlines highlighting anti-gun legislative proposals in the states, ongoing litigation battles, and regulatory uncertainty, there is also good news to report on the Second Amendment front, courtesy of the Trump Administration.
Trump Administration Addresses Defensive Carry for Active-Duty Military Members
NEWS
Trump Administration Addresses Defensive Carry for Active-Duty Military Members
Just as we were finalizing another article this week on pro-gun initiatives by the Trump Administration, yet another example was announced.
Anti-gun Chicago Mayor Spends Astronomical Amounts of Tax Dollars on Armed Security
NEWS
Anti-gun Chicago Mayor Spends Astronomical Amounts of Tax Dollars on Armed Security
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who was dragged for spending over $30,000 of his campaign funds on hair and makeup in a year, is now facing scrutiny over the optics and price tag of his personal security force.
Social “Science” Replication Crisis Shows Danger Field Poses to Public Policy
NEWS
Social “Science” Replication Crisis Shows Danger Field Poses to Public Policy
Gun rights supporters know that civilian disarmament advocates have long employed dubious social “science”/public “health” research in their mission to strip Americans of their Second Amendment rights.
NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to NFA Restrictions on Suppressors
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to NFA Restrictions on Suppressors
The National Rifle Association joined the Second Amendment Foundation, American Suppressor Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant review in Peterson v. United States, a case challenging the National Firearms Act of 1934’s registration and taxation requirements for suppressors.
Reserve Your Seat for 2026 Annual Meeting Find Your NRA Grassroots Seminar!
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Reserve Your Seat for 2026 Annual Meeting “Find Your NRA” Grassroots Seminar!
Time is running out, but you can still make plans and join us for an unforgettable celebration of freedom, at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, coming to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, April 16–19, 2026!
Make Plans for 2026 NRA Annual Meeting!
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Make Plans for 2026 NRA Annual Meeting!
DON’T MISS OUT!  Make plans NOW to join your NRA for the Members’ event of the year; The 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, TX from April 16 – 19!

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

California California
California: Red Flag Expansion Bill to Be Heard in Committee
Georgia Georgia
Georgia: Suppressor Legislation Awaits Floor Action Before Sine Die


Georgia: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session

Idaho Idaho
Idaho: Preemption Enforcement Bill Passes Senate


Idaho: Preemption Enforcement Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk!


Idaho: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Kentucky Kentucky
Kentucky: Governor Beshear Vetoes Pro-Gun Bills – Urge Your Legislators to Override!
Louisiana Louisiana
Louisiana: Mandatory Storage Bill Deferred in Committee
Maine Maine
Maine Legal Update: First Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Maine’s 72-Hour Waiting Period Law
Rhode Island Rhode Island
Rhode Island: Gun Bans On Tap In Providence Next Week
West Virginia West Virginia
West Virginia: Governor Morrisey Signs Constitutional Carry Expansion Bill