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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.

Proposed Oregon Petition Would Ban All Hunting

A petition to ban all hunting in Oregon is getting close to making this year’s ballot. Proponents of the PEACE Act (an acronym for “People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions Act”) are reporting they have amassed about 100,000 of the 117,173 signatures needed for the petition to make the November ballot.

NRA, Five Other Leading Gun Rights Organizations File Joint Lawsuit To Overturn NJ’s Suppressor Ban

A coalition of six leading gun rights organizations comprised of the NRA, ASA, SCI, SAF, ANJRPC, and the NJFOS, as well as Silencer Shop, announced the filing of a joint federal lawsuit in the District of New Jersey challenging the state of New Jersey’s unconstitutional ban on firearm suppressors.

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.

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