NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute 04-9-2010

Published on April 9, 2010
Duration: 2:27

This NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute report from April 9, 2010, addresses the issue of once-fired small arms cartridge cases being sold for scrap by the Department of Defense, despite federal law prohibiting their demilitarization or destruction. The NRA is working with Senators Max Baucus and John Tester to ensure these cases remain available for resale and reloading by small businesses and individual gun owners.

Quick Summary

The NRA-ILA reports on the Department of Defense selling once-fired military brass for scrap, which is prohibited by federal law. The NRA is working with Senators Max Baucus and John Tester to ensure these cases remain available for reloaders and small businesses, urging members to contact their representatives.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction: NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute
  2. 00:13Issue: Military Brass Sold for Scrap
  3. 00:35Senators Baucus & Tester's Previous Action
  4. 01:04NRA Contacts Senators Again
  5. 01:20Senators' Concerns to Defense Logistics Agency
  6. 01:49NRA's Continued Work with Congress
  7. 02:02Call to Action for NRA Members
  8. 02:15More Information: NRA.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main issue discussed in the NRA-ILA Grassroots News Minute from April 9, 2010?

The report focuses on the Department of Defense selling once-fired small arms cartridge cases for scrap, which the NRA argues violates federal law and harms small businesses and individual reloaders. The NRA is working with Senators to ensure these cases remain available for public purchase.

What federal law is relevant to the sale of military brass?

Federal law prohibits the Department of Defense from demilitarizing or destroying once-fired small arms cartridge cases recovered from military firing ranges. This law is central to the NRA's efforts to ensure these cases are not sold off as scrap.

Which senators are involved in the issue of military brass sales?

Senators Max Baucus and John Tester are actively involved. They have previously conveyed their judgment that destroying fired brass is unwarranted and have been contacted by the NRA to investigate the current disposition of surplus small arms cartridge cases.

How can NRA members help ensure the availability of once-fired cartridge cases?

NRA members are encouraged to inform their US Senators and Representatives that they expect army bases to do everything possible to ensure the continued supply of once-fired cartridge cases through public channels for reloaders.

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