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• Rep. Sheri Biggs Introduces Bill to Ease Shotgun Purchases
  On April 28, 2025, Representative Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) reintroduced the No Frivolous Applications for Short-Barreled Shotguns (NFA SBS) Act (H.R. 3034). This legislation removes short-barreled shotguns from the National Firearms Act so that they will be treated the same way as any other shotgun under current law.
• Rep. Sheri Biggs Introduces Legislation to Ensure Ability to Ship Firearms
  On April 28, 2025, Representative Sheri Biggs (R-SC-03) introduced the Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act (H.R. 3033). This legislation will remove the arbitrary prohibition on the mailing of handguns and ammunition via the United States Postal Service (USPS). For years, major common carriers have placed increasingly burdensome restrictions on shipping firearms, ammunition and common firearm accessories at the behest of anti-gun extremists. At the same time, the USPS prohibits the mailing of handguns and ammunition.
• Iowa: Off-Road Carry Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
  This week, the Iowa Senate passed Senate File 106, allowing the carry of a loaded firearm while operating a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The bill now heads to Governor Kim Reynolds’ desk for her signature. Please use the Take Action button below to contact Governor Reynolds and respectfully urge her to sign SF 106 into law.  
• Illinois Appellate Court Upholds FOID Act in NRA-Backed Challenge
  Under the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (FOID Act), Illinois requires a license and imposes fees to acquire and possess firearms.
• NRA Files Amicus Brief in “Ghost Gun” Case Before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
  Yesterday, the National Rifle Association joined an amicus brief, along with the Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League, Firearms Owners Against Crime – Institute for Legal, Legislative, and Educational Action, and Second Amendment Foundation, filed in a “ghost gun” case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
• Maine: Right to Hunt and Fish Receives Bipartisan "Ought to Pass" in Committee
  On Wednesday, April 30th, the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted "Ought to Pass" on LD 820, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish the Right to Hunt and Fish.
• Louisiana: House Committee to Host “Gun Day” Next Thursday – Take Action!
  Thursday, May 8th, at 10:00 am, is "gun day" in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee. Multiple firearm related bills are scheduled to be heard, including three important pro-gun bills, HB 393, HB 407, and SB 101. Additionally, anti-gun HB 220 will also be heard. Please use the link below to contact the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee members and urge them to support HB 393, HB 407, and SB 101, and oppose HB 220.  
• Texas: Legislative Update on Self-Defense Protections on Publicly Owned Property, Short-Barrel Rifles & Universal Recognition!
  Over the past week, the Texas House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs advanced two key NRA-supported bills—Senate Bill 706, recognizing all out-of-state carry licenses, and Senate Bill 1596, removing short-barreled rifles and shotguns from Texas' prohibited weapons list. Both now head to the House for consideration. Please use the TAKE ACTION button below to contact your state representative and urge them to vote YES on SB 706 and SB 1596.  
• New Hampshire: Senate to Vote on Pro-Gun Measure on Thursday
  On Thursday, May 1st, the New Hampshire Senate is scheduled to hold a vote on HB 551, a pro-gun bill that removes the local licensing requirements for firearm dealers. HB 551 would repeal the requirement for federally licensed firearm dealers in New Hampshire to gain approval from local municipal governments before being able to operate their business. Repealing 
• Maine: Extreme Gun Ban Bill Added to Thursday's Gun Hearing
  The Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has added MORE anti-gun bills to their Thursday, May 1st, public hearing. Details about the hearing are below.