Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
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Liberty Ammunition announces a special consumer promotion entitled “smalltown30”.
Consumers can go online at www.libertyammo.com and receive a 30% discount. In addition, Liberty Ammunition will donate a portion of the proceeds to charity. Read more
NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee for standing with America’s hunters and blocking anti-hunting and antigun special interests seeking to ban the use of traditional ammunition on federally-managed public lands.
“The approved language on the Interior appropriation bill is a significant victory for which NSSF has been advocating on behalf of sportsmen and women. This bill, when finally approved, will block attempts by the Biden administration to kowtow to special-interest groups to limit access to hunting on public lands by forcing hunters to purchase more expensive and less-available alternative ammunition,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF’s Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “The Biden administration, in concert with anti-hunting groups, has been forcing through federal rules to ban the use of traditional ammunition on federally-managed lands that are devoid of scientific evidence that it causes detrimental impacts to wildlife conservation. The people’s representatives in Congress have had enough of government bureaucracies and special interest groups running roughshod on the American public. NSSF is grateful to Chairman Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) for his principled stand for America’s original conservationists.”
The House Appropriations Committee approved language included FY24 Interior Department spending bill that includes a provision preventing the Biden administration from using funds to enforce bans on traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle on federal lands or waters for hunting or fishing activities unless certain conditions are met. NSSF has been a leading critic of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Proposed and Final Rules offering a bait-and-switch deal to outdoorsmen and women. USFWS published a Final Rule and proposed another, that opens more hunting and fishing opportunities but bans the use of traditional lead ammunition. However, those rules lack sound site-specific, peer-reviewed scientific evidence that traditional ammunition is detrimental to wildlife conservation.
NSSF continues to support the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, S. 1185, legation introduced by U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and a similar bill, H.R. 615 by U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.), to make these protections for outdoorsmen and women hunting on federal public lands permanent. Read more
Initial configurations offer reduced weight, extreme consistency and rugged reliability
GARLAND, Texas – Texas-based ammunition manufacturer TV Ammo, Inc. (“True Velocity”) announced today the launch of its composite-cased 5.56x45mm cartridge, making the company’s advanced, lightweight ammunition available in the most widely consumed caliber in the U.S. commercial market.
Beginning in July 2023, True Velocity’s 5.56 round will be available for purchase at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail locations nationwide, as well as online at basspro.com and cabelas.com.
True Velocity will initially offer the 5.56 cartridge in the following three configurations, with additional options forthcoming: Read more
Lonoke, Arkansas –– Remington Ammunition has officially announced that the groundbreaking 360 Buckhammer cartridge is now shipping to dealers across the country. The Straight Up Better straight wall cartridge is optimized for lever-action rifles, deadly and accurate out to 200-yards or more, and is now available in both 180GR and 200GR Core-Lokt.
“Following our launch early this year, we’re thrilled to get 360 Buckhammer Core-Lokt into the hands of America’s hunters and shooters,” said Remington Ammunition’s Director of Centerfire Products Kris Carson. “Customer and consumer demand for this product is very high, and we’re working hard to deliver this innovative ammo right on time for deer season.”
The new 360 Buckhammer is a game-changer for hunters nationwide. With lever action rifles available now from Henry Repeating Arms and handguns coming soon from Magnum Research, more 360 BHMR firearm options from other leading brands are soon to follow. Read more
The Honorable Sarah Strommen
Commissioner
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
Saint Paul, MN 55155
Re: DNR Order Banning Lead Ammunition on Some State Lands Dear Commissioner Strommen:
Federal Ammunition has been in Anoka, MN for more than 100 years. We are the world leader in ammunition design and manufacturing, and we proudly employ more than 1,500 Minnesotans. These are high quality local jobs. The city, county and neighbors have historically supported what we do because of the social, economic, and philanthropic benefits we bring to the region.
We are astonished by the recent Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) order banning the use of traditional ammunition on 56 Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) across the state. The order will affect thousands of hunters who pursue game within these SNAs each year, and greatly harms one of Minnesota’s economic engines; the firearms and ammunition industries.
Federal’s position on the use of lead ammunition is driven by science, therefore it must be concrete, not theoretic. We support science driven decisions by professional wildlife managers, which in this case is the consumer’s choice. Those same professionals have a responsibility to implement regulations backed by the integrity of facts. Wildlife managers who fail to follow the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation undermine the foundation of the most successful wildlife management paradigms. Read more
ANOKA, MN – Federal Ammunition’s HammerDown is in the industry’s only ammunition product line truly designed for optimal cycling and overall performance from the time-tested, lever-action rifle platform. Federal successfully launched Its HammerDown line in 2020, and today the product lineup includes options such as 357 Mag., 44 Mag., 30-30 Win., 45-70 Government, and more. Currently, the new 444 Marlin, 270-grain load is now available at select dealers. Read more
Free Leupold Payload® Performance Eyewear with Purchase of Any New Walther Rimfire Pistol
FORT SMITH, AR (June 23, 2023) – Walther Arms, Inc. is kicking off the summer with an opportunity for consumers to shoot safely and still look good doing so. Beginning June 30, 2023, and running through July 31, any law-abiding consumer who purchases a new Walther Rimfire handgun will receive a free pair of ANSI rated Leupold Payload performance eyewear with an MSRP of $189.99! Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, condemns the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Proposed Rule that would ban the use of traditional lead ammunition on 48 new distinct hunting opportunities across approximately 3,000 acres of National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). This is another illustration of the Biden administration’s Department of the Interior (DOI) and USFWS kowtowing to anti-hunting activists by promulgating policies that lack sound scientific data.
“This is the latest example of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service creating rules that punish hunters, threaten conservation funding and advance special interests without sound scientific evidence that traditional lead ammunition is causing detrimental wildlife population impacts,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “This administration is ignoring its promise to ‘follow the science.’ In fact, it is ignoring the need for scientific evidence in order to advance an antigun and anti-hunting agenda. The need for Congress to pass the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act has never been more urgent.”
The USFWS announced three national wildlife refuges are proposing to expand opportunities for hunting. These refuges are Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Alabama, Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge in Florida and Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Minnesota. The proposed rule, appearing in the Federal Register, includes proposals to phase out lead ammunition at eight national wildlife refuges. USFWS claims to follow the best available science yet offers no peer-reviewed site-specific scientific data to demonstrate traditional ammunition is causing detrimental wildlife population impacts. Read more
ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal Ammunition announces new line options to the HST product family with the addition of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum. Continuing to build off an already extensive line of personal defense ammunition options, the addition of these magnum loads gives users a reliable and effective personal defense option for revolvers: Personal Defense HST | Federal Premium.
“When it comes to choosing a caliber for personal defense, the 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum continue to be popular choices,” said Federal Ammunition Handgun Product Director, Nick Sachse. “A big reason for the continued popularity of these calibers is the preference to carry a revolver for everyday carry. We are excited to add these new loads to the already proven line of HST Personal Defense handgun ammunition.”
Reliability is key especially when it comes to choosing self-defense ammo. To remove any doubts of performance, the HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum boast a nickel-plated case for long-term corrosion resistance. The high-performance primer and primer seal ensures consistent ignition when it is needed most. Read more
Raffle features a pallet of Winchester ammunition
(Black Creek, GA) – Today, The Double D Foundation launched their Red, White, and Boom Raffle, which features a pallet (104 flats of 26,000 rounds) of Winchester AA 12ga ammunition valued at $16,000. Tickets are $25 each, 5 for $100, or 13 for $250, and all resources raised help the Foundation advance freedom through shooting sports.
“The Red, White, and Boom Raffle is perfect for a recreational or competitive shooter who wants the very best in performance and consistency,” said Cindy Daniel, Founder. “Even better, every raffle ticket purchased will help us safeguard the Second Amendment by growing participation in competitive shooting sports through grants to local teams and organizations.” Read more