NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS

NRA-ILA: Institute for Legislative Action

NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 33, NUMBER 20

Virginia: Spanberger Doubles Down on Semi-Auto Ban, NRA Doubles Down on Lawsuits
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Virginia: Spanberger Doubles Down on Semi-Auto Ban, NRA Doubles Down on Lawsuits
On the night of May 14th, Governor Spanberger once again proved she has no concern for the 2nd Amendment by signing SB749/HB217 – legislation that bans certain semi-automatic firearms, including many semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns, prohibits the sale of magazines exceeding 15 rounds, and prohibits possession by legal adults under the age of 21.
Tell Your Member of Congress to Protect Veterans Second Amendment Rights!
NEWS  LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Tell Your Member of Congress to Protect Veterans Second Amendment Rights!
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote as early as next week on the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act.
Massachusetts Officials Embrace Gun Control, Avoid Crime Control, and Force Citizen Action
NEWS
Massachusetts Officials Embrace Gun Control, Avoid Crime Control, and Force Citizen Action
Massachusetts has among the most restrictive gun control laws in the country. The Bay State is one of an exceedingly small group of states, along with Illinois, to require a license to merely own any type of firearm. Long terrible on Second Amendment rights, in 2024 the state enacted Chapter 135, a 116-page bill that overhauled state gun laws to further attack law-abiding gun owners.
New York Times Acknowledges Semi-Auto Rifles Aren’t Just Common, But “Ubiquitous”
NEWS
New York Times Acknowledges Semi-Auto Rifles Aren’t Just Common, But “Ubiquitous”
In the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), that acknowledged the Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms, Justice Antonin Scalia noted some of the arms that come under this protection.
Expand Self-Defense? Cue the Hysteria
NEWS
Expand Self-Defense? Cue the Hysteria
It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows the debate over gun control that anti-gun messaging has not changed much over the years
Sloppy Research and Inaccurate Citations Undermine Bruen’s Historical Standard
NEWS
Sloppy Research and Inaccurate Citations Undermine Bruen’s Historical Standard
For better and for worse, Second Amendment and firearms related law, especially over the past 20 years, has developed into an extraordinarily dense and complex legal field.
Reading, Writing and Overreacting: Tiny Toy Leads to School “Weapon” Suspension
NEWS
Reading, Writing and Overreacting: Tiny Toy Leads to School “Weapon” Suspension
Parents and others have expressed concerns over a continuing decline in student literacy rates and math skills. At the same time, there’s a worrying erosion of common sense and critical thinking on the part of some school administrators.
NRA Announces State Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Announces State Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans
Today, the National Rifle Association announced the filing of a state lawsuit challenging Virginia’s newly enacted bans on “assault firearms” and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds.
NRA Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans
LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Virginia’s “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans
Today, the National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, Second Amendment Foundation, and two NRA members filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s newly enacted bans on “assault firearms” and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds.
“Buy Gold & Silver Now!” – Dr. Mike Fuljenz, NRA Golden Ring of Freedom Member
“Buy Gold & Silver Now!” – Dr. Mike Fuljenz, NRA Golden Ring of Freedom Member
“JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo see gold rising to $6,300 in 2026. Bank of America sees a chance of gold reaching $8,000 in 2027. Additionally, Bank of America sees a silver target of $135 of higher in 2026 as industrial silver exceeds supply for the 6th year in a row!” Read More

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Colorado Colorado
Colorado: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session
Delaware Delaware
Delaware: Firearms Registry and FFL Killer Bill on the Move!
Louisiana Louisiana
Louisiana: Hearing Scheduled For Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bill


Louisiana: Anti-Gun Bills Pending in Committee

Minnesota Minnesota
Minnesota: Gun Control Wish List Policies Moved to New Bill – Again


Minnesota: Gun Control Wish List Fails In The House


Minnesota: New Day, New Bill Number for Gun Control Wish List Package

New Hampshire New Hampshire
New Hampshire: Senate Vote Ahead on Gun Bills, Including Preemption and Campus Carry
New Jersey New Jersey
New Jersey: Attorney General Sends Subpoenas to Statewide FFLs Seeking Customer Records