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Catch up with the daily NRA-ILA Alert! view the web version of this email DAILY ALERT FOR Wednesday, February 24, 2021   LEGAL & LEGISLATION NRA-Backed Legislation Protecting Second Amendment Rights During Disasters Introduced By Texas Lawmakers and Prioritized by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick COVID-19 and uncivil disorder have illustrated that in times of crisis or uncertainty, Americans buy guns.  Last year, as concerned citizens across the country lined up outside gun stores to exercise their constitutional right to purchase and own firearms, state and local officials – including those in a number of Texas cities and counties – refused to designate firearms retailers as "essential businesses" and shut them down.   LEGAL & LEGISLATION California Update: Bill Filing Deadline Passes February 19th was the bill filing deadline for the California State Legislature. A few more bills to place restrictions on your already diminished rights, as well as one to protect your rights, have been filed.   PJ MEDIA Gun Control Advocates Getting Antsy at Biden Inaction on Guns Gun control activists who are looking for bold, decisive action from the Biden administration have been disappointed so far in the president's lack of policy on the issue. But Biden is about to change that with a flurry of executive orders targeting law-abiding citizens who choose to own a gun.   LEGAL & LEGISLATION New Mexico: House Committee Defeats Legislation Protecting Your Rights During Emergencies on a Party-Line Vote Last night, the House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee defeated House Bill 279 on a party-line vote.   LEGAL & LEGISLATION Washington: Carry Ban Sent to the Senate Floor for Rapid Consideration Yesterday, Senate Bill 5038 was pulled from the Senate Rules Committee and sent to the Senate Floor where it can be heard at any time.    LEGAL & LEGISLATION North Dakota: Concealed Carry Legislation Heads to the Senate Today, the North Dakota House unanimously approved concealed permit enhancement legislation, House Bill 1450.   LEGAL & LEGISLATION Arkansas: Stand Your Ground Legislation Sent to the Governor's Desk for Signature Today, the Arkansas House marked the final vote on Stand Your ground Legislation, Senate Bill 24.   LEGAL & LEGISLATION Arizona: Pro-Gun Legislation Eligible for Floor Votes This week, the House is expected to vote on pro-firearm related legislation.  SHARE THIS EMAIL   HELP DEFEND SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS   Find Your Polling Place  Register To Vote  Write Your Lawmakers  Volunteer!    FOLLOW NRA-ILA © 2021 National Rifle Association of America, Institute For Legislative Action. To contact NRA-ILA call 800-392-8683. Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030.      Please do not reply to this email.      Unsubscribe from this email list | Manage your email preferences      Thank you!