This video discusses key legislative initiatives supported by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). It details the Hearing Protection Act, aiming to streamline suppressor regulation by treating them like firearms (requiring background checks but removing law enforcement permission and fingerprinting). The discussion also covers the benefits of suppressors beyond shooter hearing protection, such as reducing noise pollution at ranges and during hunting. Other legislative focuses include using excise tax funds for shooting range development via the Target Marksmanship Act, concealed carry reciprocity, and export control reform for firearms.
This video discusses the Target Marksmanship Act of 2017, a bill aimed at increasing flexibility for state fish and game agencies to use Pitman-Robertson dollars for building and enhancing shooting ranges. Larry Keane of the Firearms Industry Association explains how the Pitman-Robertson excise tax on firearms and ammunition sales funds conservation efforts and hunter education, but advocates for greater allocation towards range development. The discussion emphasizes the importance of supporting such legislation through constituent outreach to Congress.
Larry Keane of the NSSF discusses the impact of the 2016 election on Second Amendment rights, highlighting the importance of voter engagement. He emphasizes the potential for legislative advancements under President Trump, such as national reciprocity and the Hearing Protection Act, while cautioning that progress requires sustained grassroots effort and realistic expectations regarding Senate filibusters.
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