NRA-ILA News

• California: Firearm-Related Bills Expected on Third Reading Tomorrow
  No action was taken on two anti-gun bills and one pro-hunting bill last week.  These bills have been placed on their respective house calendars to be heard as early as tomorrow, May 21.  Your state legislators know that criminals DO NOT respect or obey the law, yet some still believe that passing anti-gun bills that only restrict law-abiding gun owners from exercising and enjoying their Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage is an effective solution.  With California having over 950 firearm laws, one more firearm-related bill will not reduce crime.  All gun owners in California need to urge their state Senator and Assemblyman to OPPOSE all anti-gun legislation that will further erode the Second Amendment and California’s hunting heritage.


• New Hampshire: Time Runs Out Before Senate Acts on Permitless Carry
  Unfortunately, the state Senate failed to remove from the table House Bill 536, permitless carry legislation, before its May 17 deadline.   Because of this Senate inaction, residents of New Hampshire have missed an important opportunity to expand their gun rights. 


• Pro-Gun Constitutional Amendment Up for Final Vote in Louisiana House on May 24
  This Thursday, May 24, the Louisiana House will vote on Senate Bill 303, a constitutional amendment protecting the right to keep and bear arms.  SB 303 has already passed in the state Senate, two House Committees and has been endorsed by Governor Bobby Jindal.  This legislation, which would provide for the country’s strongest “right to keep and bear arms” constitutional amendment, still faces an uphill battle on the House floor and needs your help and support.


• Michigan Permit-to-Purchase Hearing to Continue Next Week
  Yesterday, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee held a hearing to review an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. This committee heard House Bill 5225 and considered amendment language that will be used as a substitute for HB 5225.  The committee will again consider HB 5225 next week with a possible vote on Thursday, May 24.  


• Missouri: NRA License Plate Possible This Year
  Senate Bill 480, legislation relating to motor vehicle regulations and transportation (unrelated to Second Amendment issues), has been amended to provide for a Missouri NRA license plate to support your Second Amendment rights and activities in the Show-Me State. This amendment was successfully offered by state Representative Eric Burlison (R-136).