The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed a lawsuit brought by the radical anti-hunting Center for Biological Diversity and six other groups demanding the Environmental Protection Agency ban traditional ammunition containing lead components. Traditional ammunition represents 95 percent of the U.S. market and is the staple ammunition for target shooters, hunters and law enforcement, with more than 10 billion rounds sold annually. NSSF filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit last August. The court today agreed with NSSF that EPA does not have the authority to regulate traditional ammunition under the Toxic Substances Control Act. EPA had already twice denied attempts by CBD to have the agency ban traditional ammunition, and the court had dismissed an earlier case brought by CBD seeking the same relief. “We are gratified that the court … Read entire article »

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation has strongly objected to the last-minute reversal of the U.S. government position regarding the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty. In the closing hours of negotiations on Thursday, March 28, the government abandoned its previous insistence that the treaty be approved only through achieving “consensus” of all the member states. Requiring consensus had been the United States position going back to earlier administrations. At the end of the session, a U.S. government spokesperson told reporters “It’s important to the United States and the defense of our interests to insist on consensus. But every state in this process has always been conscious of the fact that if consensus is not reached in this process, that there are other ways to adopt this treaty, including via … Read entire article »

The Dakota Territory Gun Collectors Association gun show circuit will be in Rapid City, South Dakota on April 13th and 14th at the Rushmore Civic Center in Rapid City. If you haven’t taken in a STGCA gun show this year you still have one chance left!! Don’t miss out on the fun and excitement of this special event. … Read entire article »

We’re not trying to throw gas on a fire but the ammo situation is getting pretty bad. Mike Bellm had this entry in his newsletter and I thought it was worth sharing… Just a quick note primarily for those of you who tend to shoot just shoot a little in the fall and then go hunt. Others who are active shooters already are seeing what follows and likely have ammo and reloading supplies on hand to get yourselves through this year’s shooting activities. If you are not an active shooter and do not frequent the gun shops much in the off season, you may not be aware of the ammo shortage going on. Much of the talk at the SHOT Show this year was about manufacturers being swamped with orders due … Read entire article »

Minnesota gun owners MUST be made aware of what is being debated in your capital right now. This is the bill labeled H.F. No. 241 which if you haven’t read I recommend you take time and do so right here. Then pick up your phone and call your representatives and let them know exactly what you think. This is the most severe attack on your gun rights ever… Protecting people isn’t what this bill is about but rather taking your rights away. Please read the following: H.F. No. 241, as introduced – 88th Legislative Session (2013-2014) Posted on Jan 31, 2013 1.1A bill for an act 1.2 relating to public safety; establishing a crime for manufacturing, transferring, or 1.3possessing certain assault weapons; providing for the disposal or registration of 1.4existing assault weapons; … Read entire article »