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Published on July 21, 2011
Duration: 13:25

This video discusses the legal and legislative efforts surrounding potential bans on lead ammunition and fishing tackle, as well as the push to allow Sunday hunting in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Larry Keane of the National Shooting Sports Foundation explains the implications of the EPA potentially banning lead ammunition under the Toxic Substances Control Act, despite congressional exemptions. The conversation also covers the legislative push for the Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act (HR 1558/S 838) to clarify these exemptions and addresses the opposition to Sunday hunting laws from Farm Bureaus in Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Quick Summary

A ban on lead ammunition could drastically reduce conservation funding in the U.S., as a significant portion of the Pittman-Robertson Trust Fund, a primary source of conservation funding, is derived from ammunition sales. This reduction could harm the wildlife these bans aim to protect.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Larry Keane
  2. 00:13Meetings on Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act
  3. 01:04Lead Ammunition Ban Discussion
  4. 01:12Center for Biological Diversity Petition
  5. 02:05FOIA Request and EPA Email
  6. 02:52Grassroots Firestorm and EPA Denial
  7. 04:03Federal Lawsuit Against EPA
  8. 04:14NSSF Intervention in Lawsuit
  9. 04:38Congressional Exemption Argument
  10. 05:00Absurdity of Banning Components
  11. 06:01Impact of Lead Ammo Ban on Americans
  12. 06:38Cost of Alternative Ammunition Metals
  13. 07:04Ballistic Qualities of Lead
  14. 08:35Irony of Conservation Funding Reduction
  15. 09:20HR 1558/S 838 Bill Details
  16. 10:35Sunday Hunting in Virginia and Pennsylvania
  17. 10:58Virginia Fishing Game Commission Support
  18. 11:31Farm Bureau Opposition
  19. 12:34Governor's Support for Sunday Hunting
  20. 13:19Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main argument against banning lead ammunition components?

The primary argument against banning lead ammunition components, like projectiles, is that while the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) exempts fully assembled ammunition, it does not explicitly exempt individual parts. This interpretation could allow for a ban on lead projectiles, effectively banning all traditional ammunition.

How would a ban on lead ammunition impact conservation funding in the US?

A ban on lead ammunition would significantly reduce conservation funding because a substantial portion of the Pittman-Robertson Trust Fund, which finances conservation efforts, is generated from the sale of ammunition. This reduction could harm the very wildlife these bans aim to protect.

What is the purpose of the HR 1558/S 838 bill?

The Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Sports Protection Act (HR 1558 in the House, S 838 in the Senate) aims to clarify that the exemption for firearms and ammunition under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) extends to component parts, and to provide protection for fishing tackle from EPA jurisdiction.

Why are Farm Bureaus opposing Sunday hunting in Virginia and Pennsylvania?

Farm Bureaus in Virginia and Pennsylvania are largely opposing Sunday hunting, citing a need for a day of rest. However, proposed legislation would allow state Fish and Game Commissions to regulate Sunday hunting, not mandate it, and proponents argue hunters benefit farmers by assisting with wildlife and crop depredation management.

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