Federal Firearm Laws

A gun bill sponsored by Rep. Jeremy Oden (R-va) stirred a lengthy and vocal debate in the house of representatives Tuesday before passing by an 83 7 vote. The measure, which seeks to repeal an Alabama law limiting the use of certain short barreled firearms, sparked a heated two hour discussion on the house floor. [...]

Gun permits from other states would be honored in Maryland if one state lawmaker gets his way. Republican Delegate Michael Smigiel Sr., of Cecil County, is proposing a change in the state’s firearms law to honor handgun permits issued by Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. Source: nra-ila-updates

The Indiana House on Tuesday easily passed two gun bills — one related to the right to bear arms and another regarding public access to firearms permits. Source: nra-ila-updates

Sen. Adam Kline’s quest to ban so called assault pistols and rifles ran into a human wall of opposition Tuesday morning during a hearing in his committee. Gun rights activists were outraged, packing the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Senate Bill 6396; a show of hands revealed that about 90 percent opposed the bill. Source: [...]

The Kentucky State House unanimously passed House Bill 19 last week by a vote of 95 to 0. Sponsored by State Representative Robert Damron (D-39), HB 19 allows military personnel who are on active duty to renew their concealed carry license early and by mail. It also allows for those military personnel whose license expires [...]

On Friday, January 29 and Saturday, January 30 members of the Kansas Republicans will gather to celebrate 149 years of statehood. All those interested are invited to attend our NRA reception on Saturday, January 30 at the Capital Plaza Hotel from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Emerald 2 room. Event location can be [...]

On Thursday, January 27, the Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on LB 817 in the Judiciary committee hearing room # 1103 at 10:00AM. Introduced by State Senator Kent Rogert (16), LB 817 would allow Concealed Carry Permit holder to use their permit in lieu of a state issued permit to purchase when trying [...]

Source: NRA-ILA Grassroots Alerts

Source: NRA-ILA Hunting and Conservation Updates

Three pro-gun bills are currently on the move in Indianapolis. Source: nra-ila-updates