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Without ammunition, discount our firearms are just awkward clubs, mind and our cherished right to Keep and Bear Arms is worthless – literally worth nothing. Let me explain this threat. To the best of my information, there are only two plants in the United States that manufacture smokeless propellant to load ammunition for our firearms. [...] Following continued attacks by anti-hunting groups to ban traditional ammunition (ammunition containing lead-core components) under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) of 1976, look Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) earlier today introduced legislation to clarify the longstanding exemption of ammunition under the act. The bill is being championed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) – [...] Facing strong opposition from U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and others, approved a key federal agency denied a petition Friday seeking a ban on lead ammunition used by hunters. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, however, said it would continue to review another section of the petition on the use of lead in fishing tackle. In denying [...] In another sideways attempt to remove the availability of firearms and ammunition, the Feds are considering a ban on lead bullets. – [source] Several environmentalist groups led by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) are petitioning the EPA to ban lead bullets and shot (as well as lead sinkers for fishing) under the Toxic Substances [...] With the fall hunting season fast approaching, view 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 the Toxic Substance Control Act [...] The federal Environmental Protection Agency has received a petition to ban lead in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, site and Oregon wildlife officials are watching with some concern. Also worried are people in the shooting sports. “This is a serious issue for anyone who likes to target practice, shoot for fun or enjoy hunting, and [...] |
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