News Category: Firearms

Why It Matters: As the California legislature returns from its spring recess, lawmakers continue to place legislation on the docket that could impact the rights and privileges of sportsmen and women across the state. Several bills moving through the legislature this year would affect firearm ownership, hunter safety regulations, and youth participation in hunting and fishing traditions. These include Senate Bill […]

Why It Matters: The sportsmen and women of Virginia are now facing several new gun laws that will impede the ability to purchase, possess, and utilize many popular models of firearms and firearms accessories in the “Old Dominion State”. Gun owners, recreational shooters, and hunters will feel the impacts of this year’s legislative session on July 1, 2026.   Highlights:  The “Old Dominion […]

Why It Matters: To say things in Augusta have been contentious over the ’25-’26 legislative session would be putting it mildly. Deep-rooted divides, partisan axe-grinding, and all-out obstructionism made advocacy efforts feel like a one-day hike up Everest. Despite the political climate in the state house, several wins were secured for sportsmen and women, but, but other important legislation unfortunately fell short. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus (Caucus) were able to deliver wins […]

Why It Matters: Following the short veto session, the Kansas legislative session has adjourned until next January. This year, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) was active in the Sunflower State, hosting two legislative events, growing Caucus membership, working to advance legislative priorities, and successfully secured a pro-sportsmen’s victory with the passage of House Bill 2501, allowing for continued and unimpeded lawful acquisition, ownership, and […]

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 […]