NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS ALERTS

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 21 5/26/2026​

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NEWS
NRA-ILA Applauds House Passage of Veterans Protection Bill

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. This bill, sponsored by Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL-12) would reverse a controversial and deeply troubling policy that stripped veterans of their right to keep and bear arms without due process, simply because they have been assigned a fiduciary to help manage their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits that they’ve earned through suffering a service-connected disability.

NEWS
New ATF Director Tells Congress Agency Committed to Rebuilding Trust with the Industry, Federal Firearms Licensees, Lawful Gun Owners
America’s Second Amendment community had some insights into the outlook of the newly confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada, when he recently testified before the House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement.


NEWS
Talking Turkey: Spanberger Admits Legislation Bans Firearms “Frequently Used” for Lawful Purpose
Anti-gun arrogance, or incompetence, is reaching new heights.]


NEWS
Bloomberg’s Concealed Carry Policy Guide Built on Bureaucracy, Not Public Safety
Anti-gun extremist Michael Bloomberg thankfully commands fewer headlines these days. But policy efforts like the latest “Public Carry Permitting Model Policy Guide” from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s Center for Gun Violence Solutions still reflect his pernicious influence.

LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Cert Petition Filed in NRA-Supported Challenge to Maryland’s “Sensitive Places” Carry Restrictions
A petition for a writ of certiorari has been filed in the NRA-supported case, Kipke v. Moore, seeking Supreme Court review of Maryland’s sweeping carry restrictions enacted under the Gun Safety Act of 2023.

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Alaska
Alaska: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Arizona
Arizona: Privacy Protection Bill Sent to Governor

Delaware
Delaware: Firearms Registry and FFL Killer Bill eligible for Vote!

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Delaware: FFL Killer Bill Passes Senate, Heads to House

Illinois
Illinois: Semi-Auto "Glock Ban" Bill Hearing Tomorrow!

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Illinois: Semi-Auto Glock Ban Eligible for Floor Vote

New Hampshire
New Hampshire: Conferences and Final Votes on Pro-Gun Bills Next Week

New York
New York: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democrat Majorities Use The Budget to Adopt Gun Ban

Oklahoma
Oklahoma: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 20 6/1/2026​

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NEWS
Virginia’s Semiauto Ban Hits Snag With County Enforcement Officials

While Virginia’s bans on “assault firearms” and magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds was signed into law on May 14, and is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, it remains to be seen if the bans actually go into effect, and if they do, whether and where they will actually be enforced in the Old Dominion.


NEWS
HOA Firearm Clash Augurs a Broader Legal Debate
The fight to defend Second Amendment rights is not confined to Washington, D.C., or even to the halls of state capitals.


NEWS
Yet Another Tragic Example of the False Promise of Red Flag Laws
We’ve consistently highlighted the defects of “red flag” laws, the chief of which is the underlying philosophy that compelling removal of a person’s own firearms is a sufficient resolution of any risk or threat of harm.

NEWS
Department of Interior Announces Major Expansion for Hunters and Anglers

This week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced it will be issuing a proposed rule that would result in the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in agency history.[/



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Post Office Carry Ban

The National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and three NRA members today filed a lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on carrying firearms at United States Post Offices.


LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s Glock Ban

The National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging Maryland’s ban on Glock and Glock-style handguns.[/td]

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP
California
California: Multiple Anti-Gun Bills on the Move

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California: Legislature Continues Anti-Gun Push as Crossover Deadline Hits

Connecticut
Connecticut: Governor Lamont Chooses Political Theatrics Over Constitutional Rights with Pistol Ban

Florida
Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Up In Special Session

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Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Passes Legislature

Illinois
Illinois: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

New Hampshire
New Hampshire: Joint Committee Sends Enhanced Preemption Bill to Final Vote

Oregon
Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality

South Carolina
South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session; Governor Signs Hunting Heritage Protection Act

Virginia
Virginia: Despite Injunction, Virginia State Police to Conduct Background Checks for Private Sales

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 23 6/8/2026​

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NEWS
Report Provides Context on “Machinegun-Convertible Pistol” Panic
Anti-gun lawmakers and their gun control allies exploit menacing language to bolster their arguments against lawful arms: ordinary semi-automatic rifles and pistols become “weapons of war” and “assault weapons;” “large capacity magazines” actually refers to standard-issue magazines; and personally-made firearms are referred to as the much more sinister sounding “ghost guns.”

NEWS
Virginia: Court Reiterates Injunction on Private Sale Ban, as Anti-Gun Lawmakers Mislead Public
Last October, a judge in the Circuit Court for the City of Richmond ruled in the case Raul Wilson, Wyatt Lowman, Virginia Citizens Defense League, Gun Owners of America, Inc, and Gun Owners Foundation v. Colonel Jeffrey S. Katz and in doing so enjoined enforcement of Va. Code § 18.2-308.2:5.


LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Florida Attorney General, Law Enforcement Commissioner, and State Attorneys Agree Florida’s Waiting Period Law Violates the Second Amendment in NRA Challenge
Today, the parties in the National Rifle Association’s challenge to Florida’s firearm waiting period law jointly filed an Offer of Judgment asking the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida to declare the law unconstitutional and permanently enjoin its enforcement.



LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Maryland’s Glock Ban
The National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging Maryland’s ban on Glock and Glock-style handguns.


LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Post Office Carry Ban

The National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, and three NRA members today filed a lawsuit challenging the federal prohibition on carrying firearms at United States Post Offices.[/td]



STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP


Delaware
Delaware: FFL Killer Bill Assigned to House Committee

New Hampshire
New Hampshire: House Vote on Expanded Preemption Bill Tomorrow, Contact Your Reps!

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New Hampshire: 2026 Session Ends Sine Die

New York
New York: Waiting Period Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Assembly

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: House Majority Democrats Pushing More Gun Control Next Week

Virginia
Virginia: Circuit Court Injunction Halts Private Sale Background Checks in Virginia

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 24 6/15/2026​

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NEWS
Credibility Crisis Facing Violence Interruption Programs Continues
Few things expose the hypocrisy of anti-gun activists and their allies more clearly than the recurring spectacle of so-called “violence interrupters” and their own violent tendencies. The story has become repetitive but worth reiterating because the pattern keeps “pattern-ing.”


NEWS
Up Next for DOJ’s Second Amendment Section: Philadelphia
Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), has been doing yeoman’s work in the defense of the Second Amendment.


NEWS
New York’s Penn Station: “Sensitive Place” or a “Disgusting” “Hellhole”?
Another week, another grotesque act of violence in one of New York’s least sensitive places.
NEWS
Canadian Criminologist: “Almost All of the U.S. is Safer than Toronto”

]Canada’s Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney recently defended his government’s gun confiscation and “buyback” program, stating the government “has acted swiftly and decisively to combat gun crime” by removing “prohibited assault-style firearms from communities across Canada through the Assault Style Firearms Compensation Program” (a.k.a. the “buyback”).


NEWS
UN Officials Declare “We Have Lawyers” After Forcing Through Another Controversial Small Arms Outcome Document
The United Nations’ Ninth Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Program of Action to Prevent, Combat, and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA), held June 1-5 at UN Headquarters in New York, concluded with a troubling display of procedural gamesmanship and a clear signal that international gun-control advocates intend to dramatically expand their campaign against the firearms community.


LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Michigan’s License-to-Purchase Regime

The National Rifle Association, Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, Michigan Gun Owners, Michigan Open Carry, and four NRA members filed a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s firearm license-to-purchase and registration regime.

"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[/td]



STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Arizona
Arizona: Legislature Adjourns, Pro-Gun Bills Head to Governor's Desk

California
California: Multiple Anti-Gun Bills Scheduled in Committee

Delaware
Delaware: FFL Killer Bill Scheduled for Hearing TOMORROW!

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Delaware: FFL Killer Bill Eligible for Floor Vote

Massachusetts
Massachusetts: Sunday Hunting Stripped from Budget

Michigan
Michigan: Governor Re-Ups Gun Violence Commission

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: House Judiciary Committee Passes Gun Storage Mandate

Rhode Island
Rhode Island: Legislature Ends 2026 Session

Virginia
Virginia: Court Reiterates Injunction on Private Sale Ban, as Anti-Gun Lawmakers Mislead Public

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 25 6/22/2026​

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NEWS
U.S. Supreme Court Unanimously Narrows Scope of Unlawful Drug User Prohibition

On June 18, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion which unanimously narrowed the scope of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which bans firearm acquisition or possession by anyone who is an “unlawful user” of a federally “controlled substance.”


NEWS
Anti-Gun Municipalities Double-Down When Policies Are Challenged

Why is it that, after being told their gun laws are unconstitutional, so many areas under control of anti-gun extremists seem to respond with something along the lines of, “Oh yeah? Watch what we do next!”


STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

California
California: Anti-Gun Bills Advance, More Scheduled Next Week

Massachusetts
Massachusetts: Sunday Hunting Back on the Table, TAKE ACTION NOW!

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 26 6/29/2026​

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NEWS
Florida Court: Young Adult Carry Ban Reduces the Second Amendment to a “Second-Class Right”
A recent court decision adds Florida to the list of some 14 constitutional (“permitless”) carry states in which adults under the age of 21 may legally carry firearms. ]

NEWS
“Red Flag” Law Claimed to Work Simply Because it is Being Used
According to a recent editorial by an anti-gun spokesman, Florida’s version of a “red flag” law—also known as an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) law—is a “success” simply because it is being used.


NEWS
President Trump Reiterates Support for National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity and NRA
During remarks to American workers at a Mack Trucks facility in Macungie, Pa. on June 23, President Donald Trump reiterated his support for National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity and NRA.

NEWS
California Glock Ban Triggers Warning from Trump DOJ
Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), continues to play offense when it comes to the Trump administration defending the Second Amendment.


LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Second Amendment: 1. “Aloha Spirit:” 0. High Court Shoots Down Hawaii Gun Ban.
On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated a Hawaii law that sought to ban the carrying of firearms (including licensed concealed carry) on private property open to the public, unless the carrier obtained affirmative permission from the property owner.

FOX NEWS
Blue state governors join gun-grabbing efforts by targeting Glock pistols
NRA has filed suit in Maryland and is considering challenges in other states where governors signed anti-gun measures[/td]



STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP


Arizona
Arizona: Governor Hobbs Vetoes Pro-Gun Legislation...Again

California
California: Anti-Gun Bills Continue Advancing in Sacramento

Delaware
Delaware: FFL Killer Bill Still Looms as End of Session Approaches

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 27 7/6/2026
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NEWS
Promises Made, Promises Kept: DOJ Keeps Up Second Amendment Offense
We are not getting tired of heaping praise upon Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), as she continues to push the envelope when it comes to the Trump administration defending the Second Amendment.

NEWS
As the Court Decisions Roll In, Have Gun Controllers Finally Overplayed Their Hand?
The final week of June brought a flurry of legal action on various gun control laws in the states.

NEWS
Virginia Anti-gun Lawmakers Delay “Assault Firearm” Carry and Transportation Restriction
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger (D) and the General Assembly’s ruling anti-gun majority have delayed the enactment of one of their most controversial pieces of legislation, a severe restriction on Virginians’ ability to move about the state with commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms.

LEGAL & LEGISLATION
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Challenges to “Assault Weapon” Bans
Today, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in two cases challenging bans on “assault weapons.”

LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Secures Statewide Preliminary Injunction Against Virginia “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans
In a major victory for the right to keep and bear arms, the Washington Circuit Court today granted a statewide preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of Virginia’s newly enacted “assault firearm” and magazine bans, finding that the plaintiffs demonstrated a strong likelihood of success on their claim that the bans violate Article I, Section 13 of the Virginia Constitution.

TAKE ACTION
Grassroots Spotlight: GunCon 2026
“GunCon 2026” brought gun owners, content creators, activists, and leaders from gun rights organizations together in Niles, Ohio, for a lively convention focused on community, conversation, and connection.
STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

California
California: Anti-Gun Bills Advance as Legislature Breaks for Summer Recess

Virginia
Virginia: Democrats Kick the Can on Unconstitutional Boondoggle with Spanberger Budget Amendment

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 28 7/13/202​

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NEWS
Trump Reinforces Support for the Second Amendment During National AM250 Address
It may not need to be said, but we’ll keep saying it: Donald Trump is the most pro-Second Amendment president in the NRA’s history of protecting the right to keep and bear arms. While the nation watched the amazing celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from the British monarchy on July 4, he once again made that clear.

NEWS
Make America Beautiful Again Progress Report Reinforces NRA’s Sporting Priorities
In the continuing celebratory spirit of America’s 250th anniversary, the Trump administration released the 2026 Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Midterm Report, a progress report prepared by the MABA Commission to provide updates on conservation-related initiatives and policy actions taken since the Commission was established in July 2025. The report begins with an important reminder:

NEWS
NRA Files Comments in Response to ATF’s Regulatory Reforms, Urges Participation!
Last week, NRA filed its first round of comments in response to ATF’s comprehensive regulatory overhaul. NRA’s latest input shows the Association’s efforts coming full circle.

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NRA - YOUTUBE
NRA's John Commerford on the Supreme Court’s recent challenge to semiauto bans & why it's hopeful.
For more information about what NRA is doing to protect your gun rights and roll back ridiculous gun bans across the country, go here: NRA-ILA | Home

LEGAL & LEGISLATION
NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Illinois’s Waiting Period Requirement for Firearm Purchases
The National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit challenging Illinois’s 72-hour waiting period requirement for firearm purchases.]

LEGAL & LEGISLATION
Judge Rules Preliminary Injunction Against Virginia “Assault Firearm” and Magazine Bans Secured by NRA Applies Statewide
In the NRA’s challenge to Virginia’s “assault firearm” and magazine bans, Santolla v. Katz, Judge Jeffrey L. Campbell of the Washington County Circuit Court issued a letter opinion yesterday making clear that the preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the bans applies statewide.

 

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Grassroots Alert: Vol. 33, No. 29 7/21/2026​

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LEGAL & LEGISLATION
En Banc Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s “Assault Firearm” and “Large Capacity Magazine” Bans in NRA Case

In a landmark victory for the Second Amendment and the National Rifle Association, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit today held that New Jersey’s bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds violate the Second Amendment.


NEWS
Happy Trails: NRA Submits Comment on ATF’s FOPA Transportation Rulemaking
Since the U.S. Congress enacted the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act of 1986, an American has enjoyed the right to travel with firearms “from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm,” provided he complies with the requirements of the relevant statue (18 U.S.C. § 926A).


NEWS
“Property Rights” Critique of Wolford Misleads on Facts and Law
On June 25, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Wolford v. Lopez. The case involved a Hawaii law that presumptively banned carry permit holders from carrying their arms onto publicly accessible private property, unless the carrier obtained affirmative permission from the property owner.


NEWS
Lott Op-Ed Lends Additional Support to National Right-to-Carry Effort
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity has been a popular topic lately. President Donald Trump brought it up during an appearance at a Mack Trucks facility in Macungie, Pa., on June 23, proclaiming, “National Right-to-Carry, we’re working on it.”


LEGAL & LEGISLATION NEWS
U.S. House Passes Legislation to Block Credit Card Gun Registry

On July 14, 2026, the U.S. House passed H.R. 1181, the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act. This important legislation, sponsored by Representative Riley Moore (R-WV-02), would prohibit credit card companies from tracking the purchases of constitutionally protected items like firearms and ammunition.


LEGAL & LEGISLATION NEWS
Legislation Introduced to Protect Second Amendment Rights on Federal Lands
On July 16, 2026, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Pat Fallon (R-TX-04) introduced H.R. 9719, the Federal Lands Lawful Carry Act. This legislation would clarify that law-abiding Americans can carry firearms on federal land and in federal facilities if they are also incompliance with state law.


TAKE ACTION
Grassroots Spotlight: NRA 2A Day Events
Over recent weeks, more than two dozen “NRA 2A Day” events were held across the country and in Puerto Rico as part of a national grassroots push, ahead of the upcoming election season.[/td]

STATE GRASSROOTS ROUND-UP

Massachusetts
Massachusetts: Committee of Conference Meeting Now on Hunting Reform Bill