Why it Matters: Nearly two weeks ago, Congress passed and the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). Included in the legislation are a number of provisions that will have a direct impact on sportsmen and women, fish and wildlife, and our nation’s lands and waters. Notably absent from the OBBB was language…
Why It Matters: On June 26, 2025, “The State Assault Weapons Ban Act” (S. 359), now Chapter 281, was signed into law by Governor Dan McKee. The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) previously reported on an impending ban on modern sporting firearms, the impact it would have on Rhode Islander’s rights, and the negative implications for…
Why It Matters: It is no secret that sportsmen and women of the Green Mountain State have often and increasingly faced a lack of support from the broader community on several aspects of Vermont’s sporting heritage. Vermont being the first state to guarantee the right to hunt, trap, and fish dating back to the late…
Why It Matters: Sportsmen’s issues are fundamentally intertwined with firearms issues, given that firearms of every kind are routinely used in hunting and recreational shooting. Additionally, approximately 80% of Pittman-Robertson funding comes from firearms and ammunition purchases made by recreational shooters. While many hunters may wish to stay out of gun politics, the fact remains…
Why It Matters: Bipartisan victories, particularly those regarding firearms, seem to be an increasingly rare occurrence these days. However, Oklahoma’s recent passage of Senate Bill 50 highlights the opportunities that exist to enact meaningful legislation designed to support the safe and responsible handling and storage of firearms while protecting the rights of law-abiding sportsmen and…
Why It Matters: On May 14, 2025, “The State Assault Weapons Ban Act” (S. 359) was heard by the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee. A companion bill (H. 5436) had previously mirrored this path in its respective chamber earlier this year. This sweeping anti-firearm package would impact commonly owned rifles, shotguns and handguns with significant…
Why It Matters: The 2025 West Virginia legislative session was a productive one with Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation engaging early and often on many issues of concern for West Virginia’s sporting community. During legislative sessions, policies that are formed in state’s capitols impact what we do on the water and afield and, fortunately for the sportsmen…
Why It Matters: New Hampshire House Bill 211 (HB 211), was passed out of the Senate on April 17, 2025 and enrolled on May 6, 2025, making the bill eligible for Governor Kelly Ayotte’s signature. Along with authorizing airguns for hunting, HB 211 authorizes the New Hampshire Fish and Game Executive Director the ability to…
Why It Matters: Louisiana becomes the latest state to recognize the advancements in muzzleloading technology, such as the Firestick, that have enhanced the safety and reliability of traditional muzzleloading firearms. With a new method of take opportunity on the table, hunters in the Sportsmen’s Paradise will have expanded access to pursue our time-honored traditions. Additionally, on the…
Why It Matters: The attacks on the use of lead ammunition have continued throughout the 2025 legislative sessions across the northeast. The use of lead ammunition in hunting is a contentious issue in some states, with the primary concern being the potential effects on wildlife. However, bans on such lead products can cause a decrease…
Why It Matters: Even states as pro-sportsmen as Arkansas have opportunities to further support sportsmen and women by enacting new legislation. This session, Arkansas saw several important bills introduced, with many of them successfully crossing the finish line before the Legislature adjourned last week. From updating the No-Net-Loss baseline, to preempting laws related to knife…
Why It Matters: For most hunters, reaching for a favorite rifle or shotgun is part and parcel of getting ready to head out for our favorite season opener. Of course, guns play an integral role not only in our hunting pursuits, but recreational shooting too. In fact, around eighty percent of the revenue in the…