Lead Ammo Ban - The Continuing Threat to Traditional Ammunition

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 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.

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 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.

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 drill, demonstrated by Adam Painchaud from SIG SAUER Academy, focuses on improving pistol accuracy by isolating trigger anticipation. By firing a single live round and immediately following with a dry fire reset, shooters can identify and correct muzzle movement caused by flinching or anticipating recoil. Practicing this at distance, like 40 yards, provides clear feedback on accuracy and trigger control.

This guide, presented by former sniper Ryan Cleckner, breaks down the critical concept of Minute of Angle (MOA) for long-range rifle shooting. It explains how MOA is an angular measurement that increases in linear value with distance, crucial for understanding bullet drop and making accurate scope adjustments. The instruction emphasizes calculating MOA at specific ranges and converting these to scope clicks for precise zeroing.

This guide synthesizes expert instruction from Ryan Cleckner on fundamental long-range rifle shooting techniques. Key areas covered include achieving stability in the prone position, proper scope alignment to avoid 'scope shadow,' focusing on the reticle for sight picture, and executing precise trigger control with follow-through. Cleckner, a recognized industry expert and former Army Ranger sniper, emphasizes these core principles for accurate long-range engagement.

Ryan Cleckner, a former Sniper Team Leader, provides expert instruction on mounting a rifle scope. This guide covers essential steps from safety checks to final adjustments, emphasizing personalized fit for optimal performance. Key takeaways include proper ring placement, achieving correct eye relief and cheek weld, leveling the scope, and focusing the reticle for individual vision.