Willamette Valley Arms Collectors Association
State of Oregon and National Gun News
The Willamette Valley Arms Collectors Association (W.V.A.C.A.) Gun News section is a compilation of news stories from the NRA-ILA and various gun legislation news sources, listed here for your benefit. The NRA_ILA news links in this section are updated each week on Friday. For the most current daily news posting go to the legislation link listed below in the NRA-ILA National News section.
NRA-ILA: IN THE NATIONAL NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023
NRA Files Papers in Legal Challenge to ATF “Pistol Brace Rule,” Defends Members Against ‘Arbitrary Attack’
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023
Study: Restrictive Gun Control Laws “Unlikely” to Solve Problem of Youth Gun Violence
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023
Report: Biden Administration Weaponizes DHS “Anti-Terrorism” Program Against Political Opponents
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023
Hypothesis or Hyperbole Gun Control Researchers Balk at Betting on Gun Control
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023
Undercover Video: Sen. Fetterman (D-Pa.) staffer claims boss would be “okay with like overturning the Second Amendment”
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
NRA immediately hits Maryland with lawsuit after Dem governor signs sweeping gun control bills into law
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
A “Red State” or “Blue City” Murder Problem?
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
“We Live in a Society” – First the Police, Now Prosecutors are Jumping Ship
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023
Universal Coin & Bullion, 1st National, and 1st American Attract 75% More Customers at NRAAM 2023
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
Washington Post: “Democratic AGs are Using the Courts to Win on…Gun Control”
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
Canada’s Gun Confiscation Program in “First Phase”
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023
The Disingenuous “Assault Weapons” Ban
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NRA-ILA Legal Update
FEDERAL LEGISLATION UPDATES
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023
Take Action - Urge Congress to Overturn ATF’s Brace Rule
MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022
Farcical “Assault Weapons” Ban Mark-up Showed Contempt for Facts, Law, and Dignity
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2022
U.S. House Sets its Sights on Destroying the American Firearms Industry
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022
Never Enough: Congressional Democrats Ignore the Constitution and Reality to Push Futile Gun Ban
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2022
Supreme Court Gets it Right, Congress Gets it Wrong
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022
Gun Control Package Passes U.S. Senate; House Vote Imminent
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022
NRA Announces Opposition to Senate Gun Control Legislation
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022
Congress Passes FY22 Appropriations Package with VAWA Reauthorization
NRA-ILA Legal Update
STATE LEGISLATION UPDATES
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023
California: Senate Committee Hearing Gun Rationing Expansion
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023
Delaware: Gun-Free Zone Expansion Bills Advance to House Floor
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023
Maine: LD 1000 Defeated, Safeguarding Maine's Shooting Range Protection Laws
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023
Connecticut: Gov. Lamont Signs Major Gun Control Bill
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023
Hawaii: Gov. Green Signs Carry Restriction Bill
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023
Texas Legislature Ends Regular Session After Passing a Trio of Pro-Second Amendment Bills & Rejecting Gun Control Measures
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
Nevada: Gov. Lombardo Vetoes Anti-Gun Bills
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
Alaska: Legislature Passes Emergency Powers Bill
LEGAL & LEGISLATION SECOND AMENDMENT TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
NRA Sues Maryland Over Sensitive Places Expansion
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
Missouri: General Assembly Adjourns from 2023 Legislative Session
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023
Delaware: House Judiciary Hearing Handgun Licensing Bill
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023
Missouri: Time Running Out for Self-Defense Bill
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2023
Maine: Sunday Hunting Bills Work Session Today
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
South Carolina: Constitutional Carry Advances to Floor from Senate Judiciary Committee
OREGON & WASHINGTON NEWS
NRA-ILA Legal Update
OREGON UPDATES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023
Oregon: Anti-Gun Omnibus Bill Heads Directly to the Second Chamber Floor
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2022
Oregon: Faulty Gun Control Ballot Measure Summary Approved
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2021
Oregon: House Rules Committee Rushes to Advance Anti-Gun Legislation
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021
Oregon: House Committee to Consider Legislation Creating Indefinite Delays on Firearm Transfers
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Oregon: Increased Gun Free Zone Legislation Scheduled for Monday Hearing
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Oregon: House Judiciary to Consider Legislation Potentially Allowing Indefinite Delays on Firearm Purchases
NRA-ILA Legal Update
WASHINGTON UPDATES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022
Washington: Public Hearing Overwhelmingly Echoes with Opposition to Anti-Gun Measures
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2022
Washington: The Hits Keep on Coming as Magazine Ban Pulled to the Senate Floor
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022
Washington: Right off the Bat, Committee Schedules Hearing for Anti-Gun Bills
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021
Washington: Second Amendment Banned in First Amendment Spaces After the Signing of Anti-Gun Measure
MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2021
Washington: Anti-Self-Defense Legislation Sent to Governor’s Desk
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021
Washington: Executive Session Scheduled to limit self-defense options on Friday
SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021
Washington: Committee Hearing on Legislation to Ban Open Carry at Public Demonstrations and the Capitol
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021
Washington: Pair of Anti-Gun Bills Fail to Pass Before Legislative Deadline
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Washington: Senate Committee Passes Substitutes for Vague Carry Ban and Mag Ban
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Washington: Further Consideration Scheduled for Felony Open Carry Bill