NRA ILA

1. Iowa: Critical Gun Rights Legislation Moves to Senate Judiciary

   Today the Senate Judiciary Sub-committee voted to pass House File 924, a crucial bill that lowers the minimum age to obtain certain firearm permits from 21 to 18. This bill ensures that young adults can fully exercise their Second Amendment rights, aligning the concealed carry permit age requirement with other adult rights recognized at 18. The bill will now go before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a vote. Please use the link below to contact Committee members TODAY and urge them to support HF 924.  

2. NRA Files Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Hear Challenge to District of Columbia’s Magazine Ban

   Yesterday, the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in a challenge to the District of Columbia’s ban on the possession of magazines that hold over 10 rounds.

3. NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Colorado’s Excise Tax on Firearm and Ammunition Sales

   Today, the National Rifle Association of America (NRA), together with the Firearms Policy Coalition, Second Amendment Foundation, Colorado State Shooting Association, Magnum Shooting Center, and an NRA member, filed a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s 6.5% excise tax on the retail sale of firearms, firearm precursor parts, and ammunition.

4. Washington: Gun-Free Zone and Permit-to-Purchase Bill Hearings This Friday

   On Friday, April 4th, two anti-gun bills will be heard simultaneously in separate committees; SB 5098, "gun-free" zone expansion, will be heard in the House Appropriations Committee, and HB 1163, a permit to purchase scheme, will be heard in the Senate Ways & Means Committee.

5. Iowa: Take Action to Strengthen Gun Rights for Iowans Under 21!

   Tomorrow, the Iowa Senate Judiciary Subcommittee will hold a hearing on House File 924, a crucial bill that lowers the minimum age to obtain certain firearm permits from 21 to 18. This bill ensures that young adults can fully exercise their Second Amendment rights, aligning the concealed carry permit age requirement with other adult rights recognized at 18.