Hunters in Louisiana will be able to utilize Federal Premium’s innovative Firestick technology during 2025 fall hunting seasons after the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission recently approved regulation changes. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) had urged the state to amend its definition of what constitutes a legal firearm during the primitive firearms seasons, and the Commission approved the language updates at its May meeting.
“Federal Ammunition applauds this move by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission and its recognition of modern systems that promote safety, reliability and increased opportunities,” said Federal Premium Vice President of Marketing Jason Nash. “Federal also appreciates the efforts of our industry partners, including CSF, and their advocacy for the legalization of technology advancements like Firestick and the firearms companies building guns supporting the system.”
The bullet still loads from the muzzle with the Firestick System and the Firestick is loaded from the breech area. With safety being paramount, this technology provides consistency in powder charges, prevention of double loading and the ability to remove the powder charge with ease.
“We commend Louisiana for embracing a technology that makes muzzleloading safer, easier and more reliable for hunters,” said Alison Hall, Marketing Manager for Traditions. “We’re especially grateful for the efforts of CSF and our industry partners in helping to drive this initiative forward. Traditions is proud not only to have helped develop Firestick technology but to continue playing a role in expanding its legality across the country.”
The Traditions NitroFire muzzleloader was the first muzzleloader designed to be compatible with the Firestick system. It was introduced in 2020. In 2025 the company introduced the NitroBolt—the world’s first bolt-action muzzleloader designed with the FireStick technology.
“CSF thanks the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission for working with us to update their regulations so innovations like Federal’s Firestick are legal and available to sportsmen and women that want to embrace technology advancements,” said Mark Lance, CSF assistant manager for southeastern states. “Working on behalf of our industry partners to effect change and advance opportunities is core to our mission to inform, influence, and defend policies that protect and promote outdoor traditions.”
