Why It Matters: Innovative technologies that increase the simplicity of hunting opportunities without sacrificing the fair chase ethic that guides our outdoor pursuits are often met with reservation, at least at first. Fortunately, in the case of muzzleloading technology like the FireStick platform developed for the NitroFire muzzleloader by Federal Premium and Traditions, it appears […]
Why It Matters: Maryland House Bill 197 (HB 197) and its cross-file, Senate Bill 118 (SB 118), sought to impose an additional 11% excise tax on firearms dealers for the sale of firearms, accessories, and ammunition to fund gun violence prevention and intervention programs. Legislation like this discriminates against law-abiding sportsmen and women in the […]
Why it Matters: The Kansas Legislature has adjourned until April 9th, where they will reconvene for their Veto Session. Before adjourning, Legislators in the Kansas State House of Representatives passed House Bill 2501, legislation that would remove the criminal prohibition against firearm suppressors in Kansas. By removing the criminal prohibition against suppressors, this legislation would reconcile any potential issue with state statutes that […]
Why It Matters: The South Dakota legislative session came to a close in early March. Legislators in the Mount Rushmore State introduced their fair share of legislation that would have had an impact on sportsmen and women. With the close of the session, legislators were successful in passing suppressor clarification legislation, a legislative priority for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF). Highlights: The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation was active […]
Why It Matters: After a long four-year legal battle, a federal court has overturned California’s youth firearm marketing law, marking a significant victory for youth sportsmen recruitment and Second Amendment rights. California’s sportsmen and women are a cornerstone of conservation funding through the American System of Conservation Funding (ASCF). Laws that restrict youth engagement not only infringe on constitutional rights but also threaten the future […]
Why It Matters: The 2026 legislative sessions in Oregon and Washington recently concluded, delivering a mix of victories and setbacks for sportsmen and women amid competing priorities and tight budgets in both states. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), Washington and Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucuses, and coalition partners helped secure protection and funding in some areas while defending against threats. Staying actively involved with lawmakers, agencies, and […]
Why It Matters: With firearm suppressors continuing to gain popularity among recreational shooting sports participants and hunters alike, there is a new push underway to rewrite state laws that would reconcile any potential issue with state statute that may arise if suppressors are no longer regulated through the National Firearms Act, through already initiated Congressional action or […]
March 18, 2026 (Washington, D.C.) – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed four legislative priorities for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF): the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, the Mitigation Action and Watermen Support (MAWS) Act of 2026, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025, and the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act. Thanks to the active work of Members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s […]
Why It Matters: Shooting ranges provide recreational shooters a safe, reliable place to practice their sport, while providing hunters the opportunity to sight in their firearms and prepare for a successful hunting season. Protecting ranges from local zoning authorities enacting ordinances designed to hinder their use and maintenance protects the time-honored traditions of sportsmen and women. Highlights: Just a gubernatorial […]
Why It Matters: Outdoor sporting goods tax holidays offer sportsmen and women an opportunity to purchase the equipment they need tax-free, while at the same time benefiting conservation programs through increasing sales of firearms, ammunition, and other items that are subject to federal excise taxes. Highlights: On January 29, HB 360 was introduced by Alabama Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) Member Chris Sells and […]
Why It Matters: Maryland House Bill 197 (HB 197) and its cross-file, Senate Bill 118 (SB 118), seek to impose an additional 11% excise tax on firearms dealers for the sale of firearms, accessories, and ammunition to fund gun violence prevention and intervention programs. Legislation like this discriminates against law-abiding sportsmen and women in the […]
Why It Matters: Maryland Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) requires the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to create a lead hunting ammunition phase-out plan on or before July 1, 2029. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) encourages the legislature and the Department of Natural Resources to work together to implement incentive-based programs for the use of non-lead hunting ammunition by hunters, […]