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NSSF Condemns USFWS Proposed Ammo Ban

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has condemned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Proposed Rule that would ban lead ammunition on 48 new distinct hunting opportunities across approximately 3,000 acres of National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). 

Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Preliminary Injunction in Challenge to Delaware’s "Assault Weapons" Ban

On July 15, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction in Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association v. Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security, NRA-ILA’s lawsuit challenging Delaware’s ban on “assault weapons” and magazines that hold more than 17 rounds.

California Statewide Lead Ammo Ban Goes Into Effect July 1

Effective July 1, 2019, certified non-lead ammunition is required when harvesting any game with a firearm in California.

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Shooting Ban at Bears Ears Nat. Monument

In its latest move targeting hunters, shooters and general outdoorsmen, the Biden-Harris administration has put forward a plan to close 1.3 million acres of Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) to recreational shooting.

USDA APHIS Reverses Canada Waterfowl Import Ban

The USDA APHIS has announced new provisions allowing the importation of hunter-harvested waterfowl from Canada into the U.S., amending their recent rule that banned the import of all game birds.

Oregon IP 3 Hunting and Fishing Ban Blocked from Ballot

Potential disaster was narrowly avoided in Oregon, where the IP3 initiative to ban hunting, fishing, trapping and ranching statewide officially did not qualify for the 2024 ballot.

NRA Victory on Lead Ammunition

In December 2014, Congress approved the Fiscal Year 2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. Included in the act were a number of pro-gun provisions pushed by NRA-ILA that prevent the Obama administration from implementing its anti-gun agenda.

Act Now to Oppose BATFE's Expansion of Federal "Armor Piercing" Ammo Ban

Under President Obama, the BATFE seeks to ban commonplace AR-15 rifle ammunition used for hunting, target shooting and self-defense.

Colorado Cat-Hunting Ban Could be on Ballot in November

A recent report from the NRA Hunters Leadership Forum sheds light on a potential cat problem in Colorado; that is, it’s a problem if you’re a hunter who enjoys and wishes to continue chasing mountain lions and bobcats, or you simply agree that wildlife management should continue to be based on science.

Colorado Mountain Lion Hunting Ban Makes Ballot

In an update to our July 19 article, a ban on Colorado cat hunting will be on the state's ballot in November, asking citizens of the state to decide on the future of big-cat hunting.

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