Videos tagged with Center for Biological Diversity

A federal court has unanimously rejected an attempt by environmental groups to ban lead ammunition in Arizona's Kaibab National Forest. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the US Forest Service is not liable under RCRA for failing to regulate lead ammunition use by hunters, citing that mere ownership and the choice not to regulate do not constitute active control. This decision is a significant win for hunters and gun rights organizations.

This video discusses a significant legal victory for gun owners and hunters, stemming from a lawsuit dismissed by the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. The case involved the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RICRA) and allegations against the US Forest Service for allowing lead ammunition use in Kaibab National Forest. Expert analysis highlights the ruling's implications for the Second Amendment and potential parallels to gun company liability.

This video discusses the proposed ban on lead ammunition by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, arguing it lacks sufficient scientific justification and could negatively impact hunting traditions and the economy. It highlights concerns about the 'may' in scientific findings and points to alternative lead sources in the environment as potential causes of wildlife lead exposure.

This discussion focuses on the legal and conservation implications of wolf re-listing in the lower 48 states. Blake Henning of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation explains how delisting from the Endangered Species Act allows for state management, which is preferred by sportsmen. The conversation highlights concerns about federal overreach, the impact of predators on big game populations, and the importance of hunter advocacy in conservation efforts.

This news minute discusses the ongoing legal battles surrounding potential bans on lead ammunition. It highlights the efforts of groups like the Center for Biological Diversity to ban lead ammunition for hunting and recreational shooting, and the legal challenges they have faced. The NRA, Safari Club International, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation have intervened to protect the rights of firearm owners. The segment emphasizes the need for vigilance from gun owners to protect their rights.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is intervening in a lawsuit aiming to ban traditional lead ammunition. This marks the latest in a series of attempts by environmental groups to have the EPA prohibit lead ammunition, despite previous denials and court rulings. The NSSF highlights the potential devastating impact on wildlife conservation, hunters, shooters, law enforcement, and the military, citing a projected 190% price increase for ammunition. Concurrently, legislation like the Sportsman's Act is being advanced to clarify the EPA's lack of jurisdiction over ammunition.

This video discusses a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity with the EPA to ban traditional lead-core ammunition under the Toxic Substance Control Act. NSSF argues this ban would impact sportsmen, target shooters, and law enforcement, and that claims of harm to wildlife and human health are unsubstantiated. The video highlights that conservation funding relies on excise taxes from ammunition sales.