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DAILY ALERT FOR Tuesday, April 2, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Montana: Senate Passes Preemption Legislation to the Governor’s Desk


Today, the Montana Senate passed House Bill 325 and 357 by a 29 to 20, and 28 to 21 vote respectively.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Tennessee: Multiple Committee Hearings Scheduled Tomorrow


Tomorrow, several gun bills are scheduled in multiple committees for consideration,



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arkansas Urgent Action Needed: Contact Your Senator and Urge them to Support Self-Defense Legislation on the Floor


Senate Bill 484, sponsored by Senator Bob Ballinger and Representative Aaron Pilkington, would remove the ambiguous and confusing language in Arkansas’ current duty to retreat statute.

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
NRA is back, ‘highest ever’ membership


The National Rifle Association has recovered from a membership drop after President Trump’s 2016 election and is now at the highest levels ever in its history. New figures put the membership at approximately 5.5 million.

OREGON LIVE.COM
Oregon may expand gun-free zones, raise gun buying age


Oregon lawmakers have scheduled about four hours of public hearings on Tuesday to tackle what’s shaping up to be this year’s principal gun legislation. In the morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee will take testimony on a 44-page proposal that would, among other things, penalize some gun owners who fail to lock up their guns and allow gun dealers to refuse to sell guns to people younger than 21. In the afternoon, the House Judiciary Committee will consider a more limited gun control bill.

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE.COM
Pittsburgh council approves gun-control bills


Pittsburgh City Council approved a package of gun laws Tuesday by a 6-3 vote. The legislation will place restrictions on commonly owned semi-automatic firearms and standard capacity magazines used for self-defense.
 


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DAILY ALERT FOR Wednesday, April 3, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Idaho: Governor Signs Important Self-Defense Legislation into Law


Yesterday, Governor Brad Little signed important self-defense legislation, House Bill 206, into law.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA and CRPA Oppose California’s Request to Immediately Halt “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling


On Tuesday, April 2, NRA and CRPA attorneys filed an opposition to California’s request seeking an immediate stay of enforcement of Friday’s decision in the case of Duncan v. Becerra, which found California’s restrictions against so-called “large-capacity” magazines unconstitutional and unenforceable. The decision by the United States District Court for the Southern District of California is a tremendous victory for gun owners in California, striking down California’s restrictions against the manufacture, importation, sale, transfer, receipt, and possession of magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds, most of which have been in place for nearly two-decades.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Georgia: Legislature Adjourned Sine Die


On April 2nd, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned sine die from its 2019 Legislative Session having passed Senate Bill 72 in the last hours of session. SB 72 now heads to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk to be signed into law. In addition, anti-gun legislation, Senate Bill 150, was defeated this session when it was tabled.

TOWNHALL
McConnell: Due to Endless Democratic Obstruction, It's Time to Fast-Track Trump Nominees


If you've been following the judicial confirmation wars of recent years, you're already aware that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly taken off the gloves, forcing Democrats to live by the hardball partisan rules they've established over the course of numerous ends-driven power grabs. He detonated Harry Reid's nuclear option after the minority party launched an unprecedented filibuster against Justice Gorsuch's nomination, and has subsequently trimmed and stymied other delay tactics, as Democrats have adjusted their approach to across-the-board resistance. With some Democrats already fuming over the current consequences of the status quo they helped establish (President Trump and Leader McConnell have teamed up to confirm judges at a record pace), additional changes may be on the way.

INDY STAR
NRA convention expected to draw 80,000 to Indy


The National Rifle Association expects to draw up to 80,000 members later this month to Indianapolis for its annual convention, billed as "15 acres of guns and gear." "It's an economic win when we host the NRA and it's a win for the tourism workforce," said Chris Gahl, senior vice president of marketing and communications at Visit Indy.

GUNS.COM
Feds Grant $1 Billion to Wildlife Agencies from Gun, Equipment Sales


The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service on Monday announced over $1 billion in funding collected from the long-standing excise tax on the sale of guns, ammo, archery, and fishing equipment. The funds were collected included $673 million from the Pittman-Robertson and $365 million from the Dingell-Johnson programs, which have levied taxes against manufacturers of hunting and fishing equipment since 1937 and 1950, respectively. The initiative makes America’s sportsmen conservationists as they have contributed $21 billion over the years for the benefit of public recreation, wildlife restoration, and hunter’s education through their everyday purchases.

THE HILL
Pittsburgh approves new gun control legislation


The Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday approved new gun control legislation that will place restrictions on the use of military-style assault weapons, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. The legislation would ban the use assault weapons like the AR-15 rifle, which authorities say was used in the Oct. 27 massacre at Tree of Life Synagogue that killed 11 and wounded several others. It would also ban the use armor-piercing ammunition and high-capacity magazines, as well as allow the temporary seizure of guns from people who are determined to be dangerous to themselves or others, the Post-Gazette reported. The paper noted that the legislation is expected to face court challenges from pro-gun advocates who say they'll sue to block the laws from taking effect, citing Pennsylvania state law that forbids municipalities from regulating guns.

MAIL TRIBUNE
Oregon Democrats pursue gun control measures


As part of an ambitious Democratic agenda, Oregon lawmakers are considering a range of gun control measures, including a provision that would penalize gun owners who fail to safely store their weapons at home. Advocates from both sides of the aisle flooded the Capitol on Tuesday to weigh in on an omnibus gun control package, which, among other things, would tighten gun storage requirements and outlaw untraceable firearms. The proposal would also tighten regulations around 3-D-printed guns and other untraceable firearms, requiring that those who build these weapons to pass a background check. It would also allow retailers to set a minimum purchasing age of firearms and other accessories to 18, 19, 20 or 21. Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major retailers have raised the minimum purchasing age to 21 and have been slapped with age discrimination lawsuits in response.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
New Hampshire: House Floor Votes For Anti-Gun Bills


On April 4th, the New Hampshire state House of Representatives will be holding floor votes for House Bill 564 to restrict law-abiding citizens from defending themselves and their loved ones on school grounds and House Bill 696 to take away the constitutional rights of individuals without due process.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, April 4, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Minnesota: Urge Committee Members to Oppose Anti-Gun Amendments to Omnibus Bill


Today, the Minnesota House Public Safety Committee has convened a hearing to discuss its Public Safety Omnibus bill.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Duncan v. Becerra Update on NRA and CRPA’s Opposition to California’s Request to Halt “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling


No summary available

FOX 17
2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cities' spreading to multiple states


Counties in several states are putting their own spin on 'Sanctuary Cities' by passing laws creating what is being called 'Second Amendment Sanctuary Cities.' Originally, sanctuary cities were places where laws were passed in which local law enforcement agencies and governments would not enforce federal immigration laws. Now, these 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cities -or counties to be more specific, are passing their own resolutions to combat state or city government laws deemed restrictive by locals to 2nd Amendment rights.

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Conservative Supreme Court candidate declares victory in Wisconsin


Conservative Brian Hagedorn declared victory in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race. Hagedorn led fellow appeals court Judge Lisa Neubauer 50.2 percent to 49.8 percent as of Wednesday morning. The results will not become official until a canvass of the votes. The Associated Press had not declared a victor, and both sides were digging in for the possibility of a recount and had made fundraising appeals. If the vote holds, the conservative majority on the court will expand from 4-3 to 5-2, and liberals will be unable to seize back control in 2020.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Oregon: Committee To Vote On Omnibus Gun Control Package


On April 8th, the Oregon state Senate Judiciary Committee will be holding a work session and committee vote on Senate Bill 978 and its proposed amendments. SB 978 and the -1 amendment received a public hearing on April 2nd. Your NRA would like to thank all the NRA members and Second Amendment supporters who attended the committee hearing in opposition to this legislation.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Oregon: Protect Your Second Amendment Rights from California-Style Infringements, Attend NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshops


Second Amendment rights in Oregon are under attack like never before and we need your help to fight back. That’s why we hope you will join us for one of our NRA-ILA Legislative Workshops where you will learn more about the threats to your rights in Oregon and what you can do to help us defeat them.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Pass Committee, Age Restriction Bill Eligible for a Floor Vote


Last week, the Hawaii state House Committee on Judiciary passed anti-gun bills Senate Bill 600 and Senate Bill 1466. Both bills are now eligible for the floor and SB 600 could receive a vote as early as tomorrow. Additionally, the Senate Committee on Judiciary passed HB 720, which will also be eligible for a floor vote.
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NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOLUME 26, NUMBER 14
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NEWS
President Donald J. Trump will Address NRA Members at the 148th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana


FAIRFAX, Va.— President Donald Trump will address NRA members at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) Leadership Forum on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the third consecutive year that President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum.



NEWS
New York Times Resurrects Flawed Study


Bad anti-gun research, and the sensationalist journalism that often accompanies it, provide unending opportunities for the most used (overused?) of all firearm themes: Zombies. Just when you think the thing is gone for good, it appears again.



NEWS
New Zealand Government Wants Blank Check for Gun Confiscation


On April 2, gun control legislation hastily concocted after the terrorist attack in Christchurch passed its first reading in the New Zealand Parliament. The legislation would ban, and provide for the confiscation of, several types of commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms and their accessories and even many pump-action shotguns. The oppressive legislation will face two further votes in parliament before it becomes law. Upon brining the legislation to parliament, Police Minister Stuart Nash proclaimed, “Owning a firearm is a privilege, not a right.”



NEWS
New Study: Cops Prevent Crime


Readers may have noticed that we review “gun policy” studies regularly. Those clamoring for federal funding for gun policy research should set themselves up a Google Scholar alert, but not everything we want to highlight is directly related to gun policy. Crime is a complex issue and criminals are – shockingly – at the root of “gun crime”.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Attend Firearms Law Seminar in Indianapolis


Please join us at the Annual National Firearms Law Seminar to be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 as part of the NRA Annual Meetings. This all-day seminar provides legal instruction for attorneys and all others interested in Second Amendment law. CLE credit for all states is available.
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STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP
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California
California: Federal Court Stays “Large-Capacity” Magazine Ruling Effective Friday @ 5:00PM
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California: Anti-Gun Bills Continue to Move Forward


Hawaii
Hawaii: Anti-Gun Bills Eligible For Votes In The Senate


Iowa
Iowa: Time Running Out To Support Critical Self-Defense Legislation


Maine
Maine: Governor Signs Shooting Range Protection Law


Oregon
Oregon: Committee To Vote On Omnibus Gun Control Package


Washington
Washington: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Fails To Advance

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DAILY ALERT FOR Friday, April 5, 2019

LEGAL & LEGISLATION
California: Firearm Excise Tax, Increased DROS Fees and Other Firearm Related Bills Up for Committee Hearings

On Tuesday, April 9, the Assembly Public Safety Committee, Assembly Water Parks and Wildlife and Senate Governmental Organization Committee will be considering firearm and hunting related legislation.



WASHINGTON TIMES
The folly of 'Red Flag' gun laws icon-external-link.png

Weld County Sheriff Steve Reams in Colorado made news Monday over his willingness to go to jail over his refusal to enforce what will soon be the state’s new “Red Flag” law. Given the news media plays these laws, also known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders, as being so sensible, Sheriff Reams looks like a kooky right-winger. After all, who could be against taking away guns from people who are a danger to themselves or others? But the laws are more complicated than usually discussed in the press. Depending upon the state, anyone from a family member, intimate partner, ex, house or apartment mates, or police can file a complaint. Under Colorado’s proposed law, anyone can make a phone call to the police. They don’t even have to be living in the state. There is no hearing. All the judge has before them is the statement of concern.



FOX NEWS
Frank Miniter: How Trump can stop Democrats from unfairly punishing the gun industry icon-external-link.png

President Trump can do one simple thing that would, with one stroke of his pen, save little businesses across America, bring fairness to a politically incorrect industry that voted for him and stop another attempt to bankrupt America’s gun manufacturers. Trump can approve a reform to modernize our export-control language so that it includes the U.S. ammunition and firearms industry. All the other industry sectors that were involved have already benefitted from this process, when their oversight for export was moved from the U.S. Department of State to the import-export experts at the U.S. Department of Commerce.


LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: House Committee to Hear Legislation Clarifying State Law on LTC Holders in Church

On Monday, the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee will hear NRA-backed House Bill 1231 by Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Van).
 


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DAILY ALERT FOR Monday, April 8, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Nevada: Deadline for Bills to Advance From Policy Committees this Friday/Criminal Justice Reform Bill to Be Heard Tomorrow


Friday, April 12th, is the deadline for bills to advance from committees in their chamber of origin.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Hawaii: Firearm Seizure Bill Eligible For Floor Vote


Senate Bill 1466 to allow for the seizure of firearms without due process will be eligible for a floor vote in the Hawaii House of Representatives as early as tomorrow, April 9th. In addition, the Senate passed House Bill 720 on Friday, April 5th, and it is now headed to Governor David Ige’s desk for his consideration.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: House Committee to Hear More Anti-Gun Bills on Wednesday!


On Wednesday, April 10, the House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety will hold public hearings on a number of NRA-opposed bills



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Tennessee: Pro-Gun Bills Scheduled in Multiple Committees This Week


Multiple Pro-Gun Bills scheduled for committee hearings this week.

TOWNHALL
Ouch: New Poll Shows Elizabeth Warren Running a Distant Third...In Massachusetts


Let's start with the requisite caveats that Democratic presidential primary is a marathon, not a sprint -- and that the field is still taking shape. We are also more than two months away from the first debates of the cycle (one set is scheduled for late June, then another in late July), and roughly ten full months away from the Iowa caucuses.

NEWS
NRA-PVF Endorses Fred Keller for U.S. House


The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) is proud to endorse Fred Keller in the upcoming special election for the 12th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.

BREITBART
Hawkins: Democrats Ignore NZ Gun Control Failures, Push Confiscation


Democrats overlooked the gun control failures leading up to the March 15, 2019, New Zealand mosque attacks, choosing instead to push bans and confiscations as the next step of an incremental gun control push.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Arizona: School Pick-up/Drop-off Bill Still Awaiting Senate Floor Vote


On March 14th, the Arizona state Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Bill 2693, sending it on to the full Senate where it is still awaiting a floor vote. HB 2693 would improve the ability of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves and their families by reducing arbitrary boundaries that leave them defenseless.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Tuesday, April 9, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Indiana: Important Self-Defense Bills Go To Conference


On April 8th, the Indiana state Senate voted 42-7 to pass House Bill 1284 and on April 2nd, the state House of Representatives voted 75-21 to pass Senate Bill 119. Because of the modifications made to these bills during the process, both bills will now be headed to conference committees for further action.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Illinois: Legislation To Ban Private Transfers & Seize Firearms Introduced


On April 8th, House Amendment 1 to House Bill 96 was filed to impose various gun control schemes in Illinois, such as to criminalize private transfers and to create a gun seizure regime. HA 1 to HB 96 has been referred to the Rules Committee pending further committee assignments.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Maryland: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die from its 2019 Legislative Session


Late last night, the Maryland General Assembly adjourned from their 2019 Legislative Session.

SFGATE
Eric Swalwell on Assault Weapons: 'Just Take the 15 Million that are Out There and Buy Them Back'


Bay Area congressman Eric Swalwell on Monday became the latest person to join the incredibly crowded 2020 Democratic presidential race. His primary policy message of the campaign will be gun control, and he's proposing a mandatory buyback of "military-style semiautomatic assault weapons."

WESA.FM
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto To Sign Gun Control Bills Today


A package of bills at the center of a heated debate about gun control in Pittsburgh is expected to become law today. Mayor Bill Peduto tells The Confluence he'll sign the bills at noon today. The bills would ban the use of assault-style weapons within city limits and allow guns to be temporarily seized from those deemed too dangerous to own them.

USA TODAY
Why I Learned to Use a Gun at a Mature Age and Now Carry One


My friends are well aware that I carry and know that should I be called to do so, I will protect them to the best of my ability.



NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Pittsburgh Residents Challenge Ban on Standard Capacity Magazines


With assistance from the NRA, Pittsburgh residents filed a lawsuit today challenging the city’s ban on publicly carrying loaded magazines that accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Pittsburgh’s recently enacted ordinance misleadingly describes these magazines as “large capacity” even though they come standard with many of the nation’s most popular firearms and are commonly used in handguns carried for self-defense.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Delaware: Multiple Gun Control Bills Introduced in the General Assembly


Today, the Delaware Senate saw the introduction of multiple gun control bills, including gun bans, magazine bans, and requiring a permit to purchase.

NBC NEWS.COM
NRA Backs Suit Over Pittsburgh Gun Laws Passed in Wake of Synagogue Attack


Gun rights groups sued Tuesday to block Pittsburgh from enforcing firearms legislation passed after a mass shooting at a synagogue, accusing city officials of blatantly defying the state's prohibition on municipal gun regulation.

MIAMI HERALD
Chairman of Alaska Rights Commission Quits Amid Controversy


The chairman of the Alaska human rights commission submitted his resignation after the state agency found itself in the middle of a controversy involving its executive director.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Oregon: Committee Passes 45-Page Gun Control Package


On April 9th, the Oregon state Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve Senate Bill 978 with the -5 Amendment. This legislation is an omnibus gun control package that, among other things, would require firearms be kept unavailable for self-defense and would also expand gun free zones where law-abiding individuals would be left defenseless. It will now go to the Senate floor for further consideration.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, April 11, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: House Passes Two NRA-Backed Bills This Week


This week, the Texas House passed two pro-Second Amendment measures to further protect your rights in the Lone Star State.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Nevada: Firearm Modification Ban & Local Infringement Bill Scheduled For a Committee Vote Tomorrow


On April 12th, the Assembly Committee on Judiciary will hold a work session where they will vote on Assembly Bill 291 and Assembly Bill 153. Despite rumors of possible amendments, none have been posted at the time of this alert.



NEWS HUNTING
NRA Congratulates David Bernhardt on Confirmation as Secretary of the Interior


With NRA's congratulations, David Bernhardt is confirmed as the 53rd United States Secretary of the Interior ...



NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Effort Underway to Halt Hawaii's Restrictive Firearm Permitting Requirements


The Hawaii Rifle Association, with the support of the National Rifle Association, filed a motion today seeking an immediate injunction against the unlawful and unconstitutional requirements Hawaii imposes on residents who wish to carry a firearm for self-defense.

THE DAILY SIGNAL
Latest News of Self-Defense With Firearms Contradicts Gun Control Rhetoric


Gun control advocates long have controlled the narrative about defensive uses of firearms, calling the “good guy with a gun” scenario a “myth meant to scare people into buying guns for self-defense.”

FOX40 BINGHAMTON, NY
Fact-Checking Gillibrand's Claim NRA 'Is Largely Funded' by Gun Makers


During her CNN town hall Tuesday night, Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York addressed a question on gun control and her personal shift from receiving an A-rating by the National Rifle Association during her time as a member of the House of Representatives to the F-rating she maintains as a senator.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Friday, April 12, 2019
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NEWS
NRA Statement on New York City's Desperate Attempt to Avoid Supreme Court Review


NRA reacts to New York City's attempt to avoid having the NRA-supported Supreme Court case N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Association, et al. v. City of N.Y., et al heard in DC.



NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Another Day, Another Hearing with Anti-Gun Democrats Grandstanding on Firearms


On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing it called, “Holding Megabanks Accountable: A Review of Global Systemically Important Banks 10 years after the Financial Crisis.” If you are wondering what that could possibly have to do with the Second Amendment, let us remind you that Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is the Speaker of the House.



NEWS
Canadian Senate Committee Rejects Handgun Ban Amendment; Issues Bill C-71 Report


Early this week, Canada’s Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence (SECD) met to review and vote on Bill C-71, the Liberal Government’s gun control measure, section by section. This review follows several days of testimony that concluded on April 3, 2019.

HAWAII PUBLIC RADIO
Hawaii Rifle Association, NRA Seek Injunction To Suspend Gun Carry Requirements


Gun advocates filed a motion Thursday in U.S. District Court asking for an immediate injunction stopping enforcement of permit requirements that they say amount to a de facto ban on carrying guns. The request is part of an ongoing lawsuit against Honolulu Police Chief Susan Ballard and Hawaii Attorney General Clare Connors that is making its way through the courts. The suit, Livingston v. Ballard, seeks to invalidate state law that states a license to carry a gun can only be issued when "urgent" or "exceptional." The Hawaii Rifle Association, backed by the National Rifle Association, wants the district court to suspend enforcement of the law while the suit proceeds on.

FOX40.COM
Gun Groups: Million-Plus Extended Magazines Flood California


More than a million high-capacity ammunition magazines flooded into California during a one-week window created when a federal judge temporarily threw out the state’s ban, gun owners’ groups estimated Thursday.



NEWS
Swiss to Vote on Implementation of EU Gun Controls


On May 19, Swiss citizens will go to the polls to vote in a referendum that will determine whether the peaceful mountain nation will acquiesce to the mandates of the European Firearms Directive. The Swiss have a proud history of voting to protect their firearms heritage. In 2011, the Swiss electorate rejected a ballot measure that would have ended the tradition of militia members keeping their firearms at home and burdened law-abiding gun owners with federal gun registration and new acquisition requirements.



NEWS
Get the Hect Outta Here: Police Chief Suspended After Students Complain About Pro-Gun "Likes"


Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges are two liberal arts institutions for women in the western part of Massachusetts. Both share a campus police department that until recently was overseen by Chief Daniel Hect, who took command February 18 of this year. Less than two months later, however, Hect finds himself on administrative leave after a wave of discontent following students’ scrutiny of his social media accounts. The main complaints, at least according to the students themselves, center on Chief Hect having “liked” tweets that in some cases were issued by the National Rifle Association and in others were supportive of the president of the United States.



NEWS
Identifying the Problem of Gun Control Research


In 2017, anti-gun researcher John Donohue and his team released a study that purported to find that Right to Carry laws increase overall violent crime rates. The paper was updated six months later seemingly to address criticism of its methodology and produced the same conclusion. Readers may be familiar with the study as an anti-gun press fawned over the results without questioning the mechanism of the effect or the methodology itself.



NRA HUNTERS' LEADERSHIP FORUM
Brain Science Shows How Hunters Win or Lose at Survival


Why is someone who has everything he needs to survive being lost in the woods—including skills and supplies—found dead while someone else—with no gear or training—is found alive? Sure, some of it is chance, but survivors, no matter their nationality, religion or economic strata, share similar character traits and patterns of decision-making that increase their chances of making it out alive. If you’ve read Laurence Gonzales’ “Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why” then you already know that you need to practice this way of living long before you get off course in a blinding snow storm, your business fails or you’re diagnosed with cancer. If you’ve followed up that book with “Surviving Survival: The Art and Science of Resilience” then you know even more about how the brain processes survival and how you can use hunting, for example, to help heal post-traumatic stress disorder.



NRA HUNTERS' LEADERSHIP FORUM
"Snapshot Wisconsin" Uses Citizen Science to Aid Wildlife


What do you do if you have more than 6,000 blocks of habitat to survey for wildlife management, but you don’t have anywhere near the number of biologists or field technicians needed to accomplish the task? Answer: If you are a research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), you come up with a wild idea. You ask the public if it would be willing to help. You ask if state residents would set up and monitor thousands of trail cameras in areas of suitable habitat across the state. And you’d call it Snapshot Wisconsin.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Vermont: Your State Representative Needs to Hear From You Immediately!


A couple weeks ago, the Vermont House Judiciary Committee held a public hearing on an anti-gun bill that ended with the committee chair gaveling down the waving of the American flag during the proceedings.

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Court Halts Public Housing Gun Ban, Big Win for Ill. Rape Victim


A federal court on Thursday cleared the way for an Illinois rape victim to have a gun in her public housing apartment to protect herself from further domestic violence, the latest judicial victory for Second Amendment advocates.

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE
DA Says Not Yet to Private Criminal Complaints Against Gun-Controlling City Officials


While some Pittsburgh residents are ready to file private criminal complaints over the city's recently passed gun-control laws, the Allegheny County district attorney's office on Thursday warned: Not so fast.
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NEWS
NRA Statement on New York City's Desperate Attempt to Avoid Supreme Court Review


NRA reacts to New York City's attempt to avoid having the NRA-supported Supreme Court case N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Association, et al. v. City of N.Y., et al heard in DC.



NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Another Day, Another Hearing with Anti-Gun Democrats Grandstanding on Firearms


On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing it called, “Holding Megabanks Accountable: A Review of Global Systemically Important Banks 10 years after the Financial Crisis.” If you are wondering what that could possibly have to do with the Second Amendment, let us remind you that Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is the Speaker of the House.



NEWS HUNTING
NRA Congratulates David Bernhardt on Confirmation as Secretary of the Interior


With NRA's congratulations, David Bernhardt is confirmed as the 53rd United States Secretary of the Interior ...



NEWS
Get the Hect Outta Here: Police Chief Suspended After Students Complain About Pro-Gun "Likes"


Smith and Mount Holyoke Colleges are two liberal arts institutions for women in the western part of Massachusetts. Both share a campus police department that until recently was overseen by Chief Daniel Hect, who took command February 18 of this year. Less than two months later, however, Hect finds himself on administrative leave after a wave of discontent following students’ scrutiny of his social media accounts. The main complaints, at least according to the students themselves, center on Chief Hect having “liked” tweets that in some cases were issued by the National Rifle Association and in others were supportive of the president of the United States.



NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Effort Underway to Halt Hawaii's Restrictive Firearm Permitting Requirements


The Hawaii Rifle Association, with the support of the National Rifle Association, filed a motion today seeking an immediate injunction against the unlawful and unconstitutional requirements Hawaii imposes on residents who wish to carry a firearm for self-defense.



NEWS
Swiss to Vote on Implementation of EU Gun Controls


On May 19, Swiss citizens will go to the polls to vote in a referendum that will determine whether the peaceful mountain nation will acquiesce to the mandates of the European Firearms Directive. The Swiss have a proud history of voting to protect their firearms heritage. In 2011, the Swiss electorate rejected a ballot measure that would have ended the tradition of militia members keeping their firearms at home and burdened law-abiding gun owners with federal gun registration and new acquisition requirements.



NEWS LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Pittsburgh Residents Challenge Ban on Standard Capacity Magazines


With assistance from the NRA, Pittsburgh residents filed a lawsuit today challenging the city’s ban on publicly carrying loaded magazines that accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Pittsburgh’s recently enacted ordinance misleadingly describes these magazines as “large capacity” even though they come standard with many of the nation’s most popular firearms and are commonly used in handguns carried for self-defense.



NEWS
Identifying the Problem of Gun Control Research


In 2017, anti-gun researcher John Donohue and his team released a study that purported to find that Right to Carry laws increase overall violent crime rates. The paper was updated six months later seemingly to address criticism of its methodology and produced the same conclusion. Readers may be familiar with the study as an anti-gun press fawned over the results without questioning the mechanism of the effect or the methodology itself.



NEWS
Canadian Senate Committee Rejects Handgun Ban Amendment; Issues Bill C-71 Report


Early this week, Canada’s Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence (SECD) met to review and vote on Bill C-71, the Liberal Government’s gun control measure, section by section. This review follows several days of testimony that concluded on April 3, 2019.



NEWS
Breaking News: President Trump to speak at NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Indianapolis


FAIRFAX, Va.— President Donald Trump will address NRA members at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) Leadership Forum on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the third consecutive year that President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Attend NRA’s Grassroots Leadership Conference at the Annual Meetings in Indy!


Taking place in Indianapolis, this year’s NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits is quickly approaching, and you are invited!



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Attend Firearms Law Seminar in Indianapolis


Please join us at the Annual National Firearms Law Seminar to be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 as part of the NRA Annual Meetings. This all-day seminar provides legal instruction for attorneys and all others interested in Second Amendment law. CLE credit for all states is available.



NRA HUNTERS' LEADERSHIP FORUM
Brain Science Shows How Hunters Win or Lose at Survival


Why is someone who has everything he needs to survive being lost in the woods—including skills and supplies—found dead while someone else—with no gear or training—is found alive? Sure, some of it is chance, but survivors, no matter their nationality, religion or economic strata, share similar character traits and patterns of decision-making that increase their chances of making it out alive. If you’ve read Laurence Gonzales’ “Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why” then you already know that you need to practice this way of living long before you get off course in a blinding snow storm, your business fails or you’re diagnosed with cancer. If you’ve followed up that book with “Surviving Survival: The Art and Science of Resilience” then you know even more about how the brain processes survival and how you can use hunting, for example, to help heal post-traumatic stress disorder.



NRA HUNTERS' LEADERSHIP FORUM
"Snapshot Wisconsin" Uses Citizen Science to Aid Wildlife


What do you do if you have more than 6,000 blocks of habitat to survey for wildlife management, but you don’t have anywhere near the number of biologists or field technicians needed to accomplish the task? Answer: If you are a research scientist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), you come up with a wild idea. You ask the public if it would be willing to help. You ask if state residents would set up and monitor thousands of trail cameras in areas of suitable habitat across the state. And you’d call it Snapshot Wisconsin.
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STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP
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Hawaii
Hawaii: Firearm Seizure Bill Eligible For Floor Vote


Illinois
Illinois: Legislation To Ban Private Transfers & Seize Firearms Introduced


Indiana
Indiana: Important Self-Defense Bills Go To Conference


Nevada
Nevada: Assembly Judiciary Votes to Cede Authority To Pass Stricter Gun Laws To Counties


Oregon
Oregon: Committee Passes 45-Page Gun Control Package

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DAILY ALERT FOR Monday, April 15, 2019
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BREITBART
Massachusetts Campus Police Chief on Leave After Liking Tweets by NRA, Trump


The new joint campus police chief for Mount Holyoke College and Smith College in Massachusetts has been placed on leave after his personal Twitter account sparked outrage among students. The police chief had allegedly “liked” tweets from the National Rifle Association and President Donald Trump, which caused students to question whether their campus community is “safe.”

TOWNHALL
The Second Amendment Stories the National Media Fail to Report...or Get Completely Wrong


Did you hear about this case? A man went into a dentist’s office, killed a woman, and took aim at others before being wounded by a concealed handgun permit holder. “He raised a gun to shoot me,” said dental hygienist Sabrina Steal.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Tennessee: Pro-Gun Legislation Scheduled for Consideration in Both Chambers This Week


This week, Senate Bill 403 and its companion bill, House Bill 167, are scheduled for consideration in their respective chambers.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: House to Consider Reform Measure Protecting the Right-to-Carry During Emergencies


Tomorrow, the Texas House is scheduled to vote on House Bill 1177, NRA-backed legislation sponsored by Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), which protects citizens from being charged with a crime for carrying a handgun without a License To Carry while evacuating from an area subject to a mandatory order issued during a declared state or local disaster, or while returning to that area.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Alabama: Anti-Gun HB 265 would Violate your Civil Liberties


Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 265. Without a doubt, HB 265 is one of the most egregious violations of civil liberties ever introduced in the Alabama Legislature. This slipshod and misguided bill would create a process that is ripe for abuse.

THE HILL
Senate Bill Seeks to Bring Freedom Back to Banking


There’s something Orwellian about unaccountable corporate executives parsing over every purchase you make. It sounds “1984-ish,” but for the firearms industry, it’s a 2019 reality.

TOWNHALL
Swalwell: I Will Jail Those Who Defy My Gun Grabbing Agenda


Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is running for president. He’s one of many who are hopping into the 2020 clown car. No, he probably won’t win the nomination.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Wednesday, April 17, 2019
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YELLOWHAMMER NEWS
Dem state senator: Second Amendment advocates have ‘mental problems’


During the Senate Judiciary Committee’s public hearing on a constitutional carry bill on Wednesday, a Democratic state senator accused Second Amendment advocates of wanting people with mental illnesses to be able to purchase and possess firearms, leading the senator to assert that these same advocates themselves have “some mental problems.” State Sen. Gerald Allen’s (R-Tuscaloosa) SB 4 would get rid of the requirement that a gun owner has to have a permit to carry a lawfully owned firearm. It would not affect any existing legal requirements for someone to lawfully obtain that firearm.



NEWS
Vice President Pence will Deliver Remarks at the 148th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana


Vice President Mike Pence will address NRA members at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

NEWS
Pittsburgh Residents Seek Preliminary Injunction Against Ban on Standard Capacity Magazines


With support from the NRA, gun owners challenging Pittsburgh’s ban on publicly carrying loaded magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds filed a motion today seeking a preliminary injunction. If the motion is granted, an injunction would prohibit Pittsburgh from enforcing its ban while the case is pending.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Oregon: Gun Control Package Sent To Another Committee


Thanks to NRA members and Second Amendment supporters who contacted their state Senators in opposition, Senate Bill 978 has been sent to the Oregon Senate Committee on Rules instead of directly to the Senate floor for a vote. While in the Committee on Rules, however, the bill is likely to be amended and could potentially include new provisions.

THE DAILY CALLER
UVA Student Asks Beto Why He Gave Less to Charity than A College Student


An unnamed student at the University of Virginia asked former Democratic Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, during a Tuesday meet-and-greet on campus, why he gave less to charity than a recent college graduate.

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Citi's Gun Crackdown Gives Ammo to 2nd Amendment Foes, Advocate Says


Justin Danhof wants Citigroup to take billionaire investor Warren Buffett's advice and stop pushing the gun merchants among its customers to set stricter limits on which products they sell and who can buy them.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Maine: Firearm Seizure Bill Heads To Judiciary Committee


On April 22nd, the Maine Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Legislative Document 1312, which would allow for firearms to be seized and Second Amendment rights to be suspended without due process.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, April 18, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Oregon: Attend NRA-ILA Grassroots Workshops To Help Protect Your Rights


Second Amendment rights in Oregon are under attack like never before and we need your help to fight back. That’s why we hope you will join us for one of our NRA-ILA Legislative Workshops where you will learn more about the threats to your rights in Oregon and what you can do to help us defeat them.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: House Passes Evacuation Carry Bill


On Thursday, the Texas House gave final approval to House Bill 1177 by a vote of 102-29.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Hawaii: Senate to Vote on Anti-Gun Bills


After receiving a notice of disagreement for the House amendments to both Senate Bill 600 and Senate Bill 1466, the conference committee has met and agreed to the House amendments for both bills. The bills will be voted on again in the Senate as early as today.

LITHGOW MERCURY--AUSTRALIA
Lithgow City Council Backs Small Arms Factory Museum Fight


Lithgow City Council has thrown its support behind the Lithgow Small Arms Museum (LSAFM) after it found out that 70 per cent of the museums collection could be destroyed due to new regulations

NBC NEWS
Gun Control Case Study: A Mass Shooting, Major Reforms, Then A Political Backlash


Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper bills himself as the experienced, consensus-building Democrat in the 2020 presidential race, one who has successfully tackled divisive issues like gun control.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Maine: Anti-Gun Bill Threatens Equal Protection of Right-to-Carry


On April 22nd, the Maine State and Local Government Committee will hold a hearing on Legislative Document 1470. LD 1470 would weaken Maine’s preemption laws to allow local municipalities to create a patchwork of laws, including prohibitions on where law abiding citizens may carry.

INDYSTAR.COM
Mike Pence to join Donald Trump at NRA convention in Indianapolis


The list of speakers for this month's National Rifle Association convention in Indianapolis has grown a bit longer: Vice President Mike Pence will return to Indiana to speak at the event, the NRA announced Wednesday. The former Indiana governor will speak April 26 at a leadership forum with the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. President Donald Trump is also scheduled to speak at the convention, which is scheduled for April 26-28.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Friday, April 19, 2019
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NEWS
Heeee’s Baaack: Bill Clinton Peddles Gun Control on a Wish and a Lie


Proving there is no statute of limitations on political opportunism, this week former President Bill Clinton used the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the tragic school shooting in Littleton, Colo. to pen an op-ed pushing the modern gun control agenda. In doing so, Clinton adopted several of the tired falsehoods that have become attendant to this debate.In recalling a White House conference on school violence that touched upon school shootings in 1999, Clinton noted, “This was a year before Columbine, when our nation did not foresee how increasingly frequent such attacks would become…” This passage is intended to give the impression that school violence and school shootings are common occurrences that have increased since the 1990s. This is not true.



NEWS
New York Times Admits Privately-Funded “Gun Violence” Research is a Thing


The New York Times – the “paper of record” – reports that “Gun Research is Suddenly Hot.” While we’re happy to see the Times has finally acknowledged that “gun research” can survive federal restrictions on taxpayer funded gun control advocacy, there are necessary caveats here.The volume of “gun violence research” may be increasing, but the field has not been as neglected as the media would have you believe. The Arnold Foundation and the Rand Corporation have partnered on a research venture into firearm-related violence that to date has reviewed thousands of studies published between 2003 and 2016.



NEWS
Media Continues to Cause Distorted Fear of School Violence


When it comes to the wellbeing of today’s youth, one would think that all could agree that provoking unnecessary fear should be avoided. That apparently is not the case, however, when it comes to pushing the narrative that changes are urgently needed to America’s gun control laws to keep schoolchildren safe from an “epidemic” of “gun violence” that is spiraling out of control. The truth is that schools are as safe as they’ve been in the last two decades, yet polls show the public believing the opposite to be true.

THE COEUR D'ALENE PRESS
North Idaho’s Arm of the NRA


Sitting across from him in the Hayden Panera Bread on Prairie Avenue, watching him smile and sip his coffee as he tells his genial backstory in a friendly, mild-mannered voice, it’s easy to forget that Dwight Van Horn is one of the most powerful people you’ll likely ever meet.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Alabama: Constitutional Carry Vote as Soon as Next Week


The Alabama Senate could bring Senate Bill 4, Constitutional Carry, to the floor for a vote next week!



HUNTING
Can We Fight Zombie Deer?


Mention zombies and everyone sits up and takes notice. The topic of zombies has become a fun intellectual pastime in the last decade. As proof, look no further than the nearest selection of popular TV shows, blockbuster movies, green-tipped bullets or lime green AR-15s. The recent reference to deer zombies infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the media is neither accurate nor appropriate, but it was successful in sparking a much-needed discussion about the seriousness of the condition.



HUNTING
NRA’s Seminar to Address Global Poaching Crisis


It is the dawning of a new era. There is something special happening in America that, as a matter of fact, is happening on a global basis: the heightened awareness of conserving our natural wildlife resources and a stronger-than-ever move by hunter-conservationists to combat poaching. Helping to promote and lead the charge in anti-poaching initiatives is the National Rifle Association (NRA) Americas No. 1 organization for hunters. Along with defending American freedom and our constitutional rights, the NRA has been involved in protecting and defending hunting and wildlife conservation since its inception in 1871. Now it has announced it is holding a seminar titled, "Fighting Poaching: How the Hunting Community Can Stem the Tide" during the NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis on Sat., Apr. 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

NATIONAL REVIEW
Buttigieg: Assault-Rifle Ban ‘Should Be On the Table’


South Bend, Ind. mayor and Democratic 2020 presidential contender Pete Buttigieg expressed support Wednesday for a federal ban on what he called “weapons of war.”



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
California: DOJ Issues “Notice of Modification” to Proposed Ammunition Background Check Regulations


Today, the California Department of Justice issued a “Notice of Modification” to their proposed regulations regarding the soon to be implemented ammunition background check procedures. As a result of these changes, a second 15-day public comment period has been initiated. We are currently reviewing the proposal and will update members on the effect of these changes.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Monday, April 22, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Indiana: Important Self-Defense Bill Passes Legislature, On to Governor


On April 22nd, both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly voted to concur with the amendments made to House Bill 1284 during the conference committee process. HB 1284 has been amended to now include many important concepts from HB 1643. House Bill 1284 will now go to Governor Eric Holcomb’s desk for his signature.



NEWS
President to Speak at 148th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 26


President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will address NRA members at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) Leadership Forum on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The complete list of speakers is below. To obtain media credentials, please click here. Credential requests must be received by midnight EST April 23, 2019. Set-up details and logistical information will be available on Tuesday, April 23.



NEWS
NRA Statement on NYSRPA's Response to New York City's Travel Ban


NRA backs NYSRPA's response as New York City desperately tries to kill a lawsuit challenging the city’s unconstitutional firearm travel ban.

NEWS
Working Together to Save the Second Amendment Part II: State Success Stories


When I started with NRA in 1995, most of the attention our organization received was over legislative efforts in Congress. Firearm-related legislation at the federal level obviously has an impact on far more law-abiding gun owners than what happens in a single state. As I wrote last month, though, Congress often moves at a glacial pace. If you want to see a more rapid advancement in our Right to Keep and Bear Arms, you need to examine what we have been doing at the state level. Although NRA-ILA had been active at the state level since its inception in 1975, the spark that ignited decades of legislative success in state capitals across the country was the enactment of Florida’s “shall issue” Right-to-Carry (RTC) law in 1987.

NEWS
With Proposed Federal Legislation, Anti-gun Advocates Seek to Impose May-Issue Gun Ownership


In 1987, only ten states had concealed carry laws that treated the Right-to-Carry in a manner consistent with our constitutional right to bear arms. Understanding that the whims and prejudices of government officials are incompatible with the proper recognition of a constitutional right, in the following three decades NRA and our members have worked to replace discretionary may-issue concealed carry permitting statutes with shall-issue Right-to-Carry laws. Today, 42 states and even the District of Columbia have Right-to-Carry laws that grant permits to law-abiding residents.

INDY STAR
NRA convention in Indianapolis: Trump's speech and everything else you need to know


The President of the United States, a country music icon, protesters and up to 80,000 gun-rights enthusiasts will assemble later this month in Downtown Indianapolis for the National Rifle Association's 148th annual convention. Gun-lovers and defenders of the Second Amendment will rub shoulders at the convention, billed as "15 acres of guns and gear," April 26-28 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. There will be more than 800 exhibitors throughout 650,000 square feet of exhibit space.

NEW YORK TIMES
New Jersey Governor Proposes 20-Fold Increase in Gun Ownership Fees


Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey wants to put the state at the forefront of a movement to raise fees on gun permits in order to expand efforts to tackle gun violence and reduce the flow of illegal firearms. Though New Jersey has strict gun control laws, its firearms fees have not changed since the mid-1960s, making it a bargain for gun owners. A firearm identification card costs $5, while a permit to own a firearm is $2. A permit to carry a gun costs $20. New York City, which also has stringent gun laws, charges $340 to apply for a permit to own and carry a gun.

ABC NEWS
Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton to run for president in 2020


Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts announced he's mounting a bid for president in 2020, expanding the Democratic field to 19 candidates. During his time in Congress, he's also been a loud advocate for banning semi-automatic assault weapons.
 


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DAILY ALERT FOR Tuesday, April 23, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Minnesota: Senate to Consider Judiciary Omnibus Bill Tomorrow


Tomorrow, the Minnesota Senate is scheduled to consider the Senate Judiciary Omnibus bill, SF 802. Anti-gun legislators might take this as an attempt to push gun control amendments during the floor vote.



NEWS
NRA Supporting Challenge to Washington State Release of Gun Owner's Private Data


The NRA is supporting a challenge to Washington State's plan to release names and addresses of those who participated in the state’s bump stock buy-back program.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Nevada: Chamber of Origin Deadline Today, Anti-Gun Bills On The Move


Today is the deadline for legislative bills to pass out of their chamber of origin. AB 291 and AB 153 are anticipated to receive votes today.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Washington: NRA Backs Lawsuit to Prevent Public Database of Gun Owners


On April 23rd, NRA backed the filing of a lawsuit to prevent the public disclosure of the names and addresses of gun owners who voluntarily surrendered their bump-fire stocks for compensation in the program administered by the Washington State Patrol. Recently, an anti-gun activist filed a public records request in order to build a searchable database of those who previously owned these firearm accessories and surrendered them in good faith.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Texas: Senate Committee to Hear Three NRA-Backed Measures on Thursday!


On Thursday, April 25, the Senate State Affairs Committee will meet at 9:00am in the Texas Senate Chamber to hold public hearings on the three NRA-backed measures below.

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Democrats are still lost on gun control and presidential power


A gentleman, out for a walk late at night, comes upon a drunk who is sprawled beneath a street lamp, clawing at the pavement. “Sir, what are you doing?” asks the man. “Looking for my keys,” the drunk replies. AD 00:06 / 00:15 “You dropped them around here, then?” the man asks. “No,” says the drunk. “Then why are you looking here?” “Because,” the drunk replies, “this is where the light is.” This old anecdote sums up Democrats’ approach to preventing mass shootings for the last seven years or so. They don’t have answers. But when they become convinced that there’s something they can accomplish, they go right for it. It doesn’t bother them if their solution is completely irrelevant to the problem they’re supposedly solving.

INDY STAR
Here's what the NRA and Indianapolis hotels, restaurants said about convention-goers with firearms


The National Rifle Association's three-day convention in Indianapolis this week is expected to bring more than 75,000 people to the city's hotels and restaurants, and some are expected to being carrying firearms.

INDY STAR
Trump NRA visit: What drivers and travelers need to know about his Indianapolis appearance


It's going to be a busy day in Indianapolis on Friday. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are scheduled to appear at the National Rifle Association convention in downtown Indianapolis, which is expected to bring an estimated 80,000 attendees over the course of four days.
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DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, April 25, 2019
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TULSA WORLD
Photos: The NRA's 148th annual meeting begins Thursday. A look back at past conventions.


The National Rifle Association is gathering for its 148th annual meeting, which begins Thursday in Indianapolis. What started in 1871 as a group devoted to hunting, shooting sports and gun safety has evolved into one of the most powerful forces in American politics. Some photos over the years:

NBC BAY AREA
The NRA Sues Los Angeles Over Its Disclosure Law for City Contractors


The National Rifle Association is suing Los Angeles over a new law requiring companies that want city contracts to disclose whether they have ties to the gun rights group. The lawsuit filed Wednesday claims the law violates the First Amendment right to free speech and association and its 14th Amendment right to equal protection. The city says it will defend the ordinance, which took effect April 1.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
North Dakota: Firearm-Related Reform Heads to the Governor’s Desk


This week, the North Dakota Legislature passed pro-gun Senate Bill 2140 by a 42 to 4 vote in the Senate and an 89 to 3 vote in the House.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Nevada: Gun Control Bills Pass Assembly


On April 23rd, the Nevada Assembly voted to pass Assembly Bill 291 and Assembly Bill 153. AB 291 and AB 153 have been transmitted to the Senate and assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
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