Videos tagged with Lead Ammunition Ban

This ARFCOM News episode covers critical Second Amendment and legal topics, including Illinois' proposed handgun ammunition serialization bill (HB 4414) and its associated penalties, the legislative effort to repeal the federal lead ammunition ban (HR 556), and rapper Afroman's successful lawsuit against deputies. The discussion highlights the financial and legal implications of these issues for gun owners and the broader implications for wildlife health.

The video discusses the rising cost of ammunition and the economic viability of reloading. It suggests that reloading may not offer significant cost savings due to increasing prices of components like primers and bullets. Furthermore, potential bans on lead ammunition could exacerbate shortages and drive prices even higher.

This video discusses the increasing restrictions on lead-based ammunition, particularly on federal lands and wetlands across the US. The speaker advises hunters to stock up on hunting ammunition, especially steel alternatives, due to potential bans on lead ammo in specific areas. The content highlights the difficulty in finding steel ammunition and recommends proactive purchasing.

This video discusses the increasing restrictions on lead-based ammunition, particularly on federal lands and in wetlands, due to environmental concerns. The speaker advises hunters to proactively stock up on steel ammunition, as it is becoming mandatory in certain areas and can be difficult to find. The video highlights the checkerboard land ownership pattern in states like Wyoming, explaining how it leads to frequent encounters with federal lands.

This video critically examines the Second Amendment record of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, arguing he has consistently supported anti-gun legislation. It details his voting history in Congress and his actions as governor, including signing universal background checks, red flag laws, and bans on certain firearm accessories. The content highlights concerns from gun rights organizations regarding potential gun confiscation and restrictions on lawful firearm ownership.

New White House regulations ban lead ammunition on all federal fish and wildlife areas, impacting the upcoming hunting season. This ban, aimed at environmental protection, forces hunters to find non-lead alternatives, which are currently scarce and expensive. The speaker highlights the potential devastation to hunting opportunities and questions the environmental rationale behind promoting tungsten ammunition, often used in armor-piercing rounds.

This video discusses the Biden Administration's efforts to ban lead ammunition on federal lands, framing it as a potential precursor to a nationwide ban. It highlights legislative efforts, specifically HR 615 and S 185, aimed at preventing such bans and urges viewers to contact their senators. The video also questions the scientific basis for lead ammunition bans, citing the California condor example.

Colion Noir, an expert firearms instructor, discusses a proposed Minnesota bill to ban lead ammunition. He highlights the potential negative impact on shooting sports participation due to increased costs and argues for lead exposure mitigation strategies over outright bans. The video also touches on the importance of proper hearing protection.

This video discusses the impact of federal lead ammunition bans in hunting areas, highlighting the challenges in finding alternative ammunition like steel. It introduces the 'Hunting and Water Preservation Act' as a potential legislative solution to allow hunters continued access to common ammunition types, arguing that federal bans infringe on both hunting access and Second Amendment rights, especially when state conservation departments can manage areas effectively.

This episode of Gun Owners of America's State of the Second podcast features Ryan from Ricks Optics discussing the challenges faced by hunters due to what they perceive as uninformed regulations. The conversation highlights the importance of thermal optics for predator control and wildlife management, the ongoing debate around lead ammunition bans, and the impact of restrictions on hunting traditions. Ricks Optics' new thermal scopes with continuous zoom magnification are presented as a technological advancement for ethical and effective hunting.

This video discusses recent legislative actions impacting firearm and ammunition sales in California and New York, alongside federal policy concerns. Larry Keane of NSSF highlights the unconstitutionality of California's new 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition, and the ongoing issues with microstamping technology. The discussion also covers the problematic implementation of New York's ammunition background check system and federal regulatory actions by the ATF concerning the definition of 'engaged in the business' for firearm sales.

This video discusses the upcoming federal ban on lead ammunition in US wildlife refuges starting in 2026. The host expresses concern that this ban is a precursor to broader gun control measures, rather than a genuine environmental effort. The speaker highlights the limited availability of non-lead alternatives and questions the policy's sincerity given the export of lead ammunition to Ukraine.