NRA ILA

1. Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Signed by Governor

   Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed the Florida Budget for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, which includes a Second Amendment sales tax holiday from September 8 through December 31, 2025. The NRA is thankful for Governor DeSantis’ strong support, along with legislative leaders who prioritized including these critical tax-saving measures for Floridians.  

2. HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, NORRIS N. JERNIGAN!

   As we celebrate this remarkable milestone for this remarkable man, we honor the life and legacy of Norris N. Jernigan, a World War II veteran who served in the intelligence office with the 393rd Bomb Squadron of the 509th Composite Group.

3. Progress in the Fight to Protect the Firearms Industry and Gun Owners from Financial Discrimination

   In June, the American firearms industry lodged a resounding victory against attempts by gun control advocates to put it out of business with frivolous lawsuits when the U.S. Supreme Court issued its 9-0 ruling in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos.

4. U.K. Embarks on Fresh Knife Amnesty, Reminds Americans Why 1776 was a Good Idea

   It has been a while since we’ve looked at weapon news from across the pond, but with Americans everywhere having just celebrated the Glorious Fourth and our independence from British monarchy, the timing seems particular appropriate. 

5. United Nation’s Attack on Ammunition Formally Begins

   The recently concluded negotiations on the United Nations’ Global Framework on Through-Life Conventional Ammunition Management (Framework) should be of grave concern to anyone who values the constitutional protections afforded by the Second Amendment.