House Joint Resolution 2001 is expected to be voted on tomorrow in the Iowa House of Representatives. HJR 2001, which is the House companion of Senate Joint Resolution 2001, would rescind the Iowa Natural Resources Commission’s unjustified and dangerous regulation banning the use of traditional (lead) ammunition for dove hunting. This legislation would go a long way in protecting the use of traditional ammunition in the Hawkeye State.

House Joint Resolution 2001 is expected to be voted on tomorrow in the Iowa House of Representatives. HJR 2001, which is the House companion of Senate Joint Resolution 2001, would rescind the Iowa Natural Resources Commission’s unjustified and dangerous regulation banning the use of traditional (lead) ammunition for dove hunting. This legislation would go a long way in protecting the use of traditional ammunition in the Hawkeye State.

Senate Bill 26, sponsored by state Senator Bill Payne (R-Albuquerque), received a “do pass” recommendation in the Senate Public Affairs Committee yesterday.  This NRA and NMSSA-supported legislation would allow New Mexico residents to purchase long guns in non-contiguous states, and residents of non-contiguous states to purchase long guns in New Mexico. 

Senate Bill 26, sponsored by state Senator Bill Payne (R-Albuquerque), received a “do pass” recommendation in the Senate Public Affairs Committee yesterday.  This NRA and NMSSA-supported legislation would allow New Mexico residents to purchase long guns in non-contiguous states, and residents of non-contiguous states to purchase long guns in New Mexico. 

Thanks to the overwhelming number of phone calls and e-mails from dedicated NRA members, the New Jersey Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee decided to hold Assembly Bill 588 for further study.  While this fight is not over, this is a big win for gun owners in the Garden State.  During Monday’s hearing, Assembly Bill 1013 passed in the Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee with amendments that attempt to address gun owner concerns and has been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee where further amendments may occur.

In January, House Bill 536 (Hoell-R), passed in the state House by a 180 to 144 vote and is currently pending consideration in the state Senate.  This Right-to-Carry legislation would repeal the existing law that requires a person to have a concealed firearm license in order to carry concealed. 

Yesterday, the Indiana Senate voted unanimously to pass Senate Bill 315, authored by state Senator Randy Head (R-18).  Following the vote, this bill was sent to the state House.  SB 315 will streamline the licensing and reporting process for charity gaming events, such as Friends of NRA banquets, by…

The 2012 Florida legislative session convened on January 10.  Numerous firearm-related bills have been introduced.  The pro-Second Amendment bills are moving well and the NRA is working to defeat the anti-Second Amendment bills.  

The 2012 Florida legislative session convened on January 10.  Numerous firearm-related bills have been introduced.  The pro-Second Amendment bills are moving well and the NRA is working to defeat the anti-Second Amendment bills.  

Senators gave second-round approval Tuesday to a proposed constitutional amendment that would add Nebraska to a list of 13 states that make hunting, fishing and trapping a right. Omaha Sen. Pete Pirsch, sponsor of the measure (LR40CA), has said there is a “clear and realistic” reason for concern that some groups want to stop all hunting, fishing and trapping.