Though the EPA has denied the petition of the Center for Biological Diversity to ban traditional ammunition, it has maintained the petition to ban lead fishing tackle. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry – is encouraging all sportsmen to oppose this ban. [...]
California Update: Anti-Gun Bills Brought Down in the Golden State
September 1, 2010
Last night proved a strong one for sportsmen, hunters and gun-owners in California as a litany of anti-gun bills met their demise. Assembly Bill 1810, legislation that would have established a long-gun registry, died in the state senate. Assembly Bill 2354, legislation that would have further expanded the already burdensome and onerous ammunition registration laws, [...]
ATF Issues Open Letter to Firearms Importers
August 31, 2010
ATF has issued an open letter to firearms importers regarding A&D record-keeping of imported firearms (“date of importation”). In the letter, ATF states that, “Due to questions recently raised by licensed importers, ATF believes it is necessary to precisely explain ‘date of importation’ as it is used in the GCA. The date of importation is [...]
EPA Denies Petition to Ban Traditional Ammunition
August 28, 2010
Following a strong grassroots campaign led by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied a petition by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD)– an established anti-hunting group — calling for a ban on the production and distribution [...]
Ranking Member of House Natural Resources Committee Releases Statement on EPA Consideration of Ammunition Ban
August 27, 2010
Doc Hastings (R-WA), ranking member of the United States House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, released a statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) consideration of a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity to ban all traditional ammunition. “This potential ban on lead bullets is another massive power grab by the EPA and the [...]
Video: NSSF Discusses Threat to Traditional Ammunition
August 26, 2010
In this video, recorded earlier this month, NSSF’s Lawrence G. Keane discusses the petition to ban traditional ammunition. See NSSF’s action alert for more information.
Tell Congress Not to Let EPA Ban Your Ammunition
August 26, 2010
As the fight to defend traditional ammunition continues, NSSF is encouraging all shooters, hunters and gun owners to contact their congressman and senators and urge them to protect traditional ammunition from the EPA. To send a letter to your elected officials, simply click here. For more information, view NSSF’s action alert. ———————
SAAMI Successful in Addressing Changes to Ammunition Shipping Requirements
August 26, 2010
Since the early 1970′s, ammunition being shipped in the United States has been classified under “Other Regulated Materials” — class D (ORM-D) regulations. This precludes the need for hazardous material (HazMat) shipping charges and other expensive handling requirements. The savings to the industry has been estimated at more than $300,000,000 per year. In 2005, the [...]
EPA Considering Ban on Traditional Ammunition — Take Action Now
August 25, 2010
All Gun Owners, Hunters and Shooters: With the fall hunting season fast approaching, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under Lisa Jackson, who was responsible for banning bear hunting in New Jersey, is now considering a petition by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) – a leading anti-hunting organization – to ban all traditional ammunition under [...]
Fortune names 100 fastest-growing companies, two of which are in firearms industry
August 24, 2010
Two companies in the firearms and ammunition industry made Fortune magazine’s list of the 100 fastest-growing companies for 2010. Olin Corp., maker of Winchester ammunition, is listed at No. 40. What Fortune had to say about the Clayton, Mo.-based company: “Winchester ammunition maker has found sales to police and the military to be its silver [...]
