Sen. Tester Moves to Protect Combat Veterans' Trophy Firearms

Published on June 24, 2011
Duration: 3:22

Senator Jon Tester discusses the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (S.249), a bipartisan bill aimed at amending the Pittman-Robertson Act. The legislation seeks to provide states with greater flexibility in using excise tax funds from firearms and ammunition for the creation and maintenance of shooting ranges. It also encourages cooperation between federal land agencies like the Forest Service and BLM with state and local authorities to maintain ranges on federal lands and limit agency liability.

Quick Summary

Senator Jon Tester's bipartisan bill, S.249, proposes to amend the Pittman-Robertson Act to increase states' flexibility in using excise tax funds from firearms and ammunition for the creation and maintenance of shooting ranges, addressing declining access for sportsmen.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Bill Overview
  2. 00:21Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
  3. 00:32Amending Pittman-Robertson Act for Range Funding
  4. 00:40Addressing Decline in Shooting Range Access
  5. 01:01Importance of Ranges for Constitutional Rights
  6. 01:10Improving Gun Handling and Field Performance
  7. 01:25Senator Tester's Role in Sportsman's Caucus
  8. 01:48Federal Land Agency Cooperation
  9. 02:01Limiting Federal Agency Liability
  10. 02:10Pittman-Robertson Funds Explained
  11. 02:33Source of Pittman-Robertson Funds
  12. 02:53Seeking Co-Sponsors for S.249
  13. 03:02Chief Sponsor and Bill Number
  14. 03:11Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Senator Tester's Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act?

The bill aims to amend the Pittman-Robertson Act to give states more flexibility in using excise tax funds from firearms and ammunition for creating and maintaining shooting ranges, thereby increasing access for sportsmen.

How does the proposed legislation address shooting range access?

It seeks to combat the decline in shooting range availability by providing states with more resources and flexibility to build and maintain these facilities, encouraging firearm proficiency and safety education.

What is the Pittman-Robertson Act and how does it relate to this bill?

The Pittman-Robertson Act collects excise taxes on firearms and ammunition, with funds typically allocated for wildlife conservation. Senator Tester's bill proposes to adjust its limitations to specifically support shooting range infrastructure.

Does the bill involve federal land agencies?

Yes, the legislation encourages federal land agencies like the Forest Service and BLM to cooperate with states in maintaining shooting ranges on federal lands and also aims to limit their liability exposure related to these ranges.

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