Senate passes vote to promote shooting on public land by 82 to 12

The Guardian ^ | July 7 2014 | Dan Roberts

[PoloSec]

Legislation to promote shooting on public land and relax ammunition regulations sailed through Congress on Monday night after Senators voted overwhelmingly in favour of a key procedural motion.

In stark contrast to gun control legislation, which has been stalled since last April, the bipartisan "sportsmen's act" has been promoted by gun enthusiasts and attracted support from several Democrats facing re-election in Republican-leaning states.

A cloture motion to bring debate to a close and move rapidly toward a vote was passed by 82 senators to 12, all but ensuring the bill – which is matched by a similar measure already passed by the House of Representatives - will soon become law.

The legislation aims "to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting" by stipulating that shooting ranges on public land can be used for target practice and exempting shotgun pellets and bullets from environmental rules designed to limit lead use.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation, one of several pro-gun groups supporting the measure, said "this historic legislation is simply the most important package of measures for the benefit of sportsmen in a generation".

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

Dems probably plan to tout their vote in their campaigns but kill it quietly in conference.

[Blood of Tyrants]

xempting shotgun pellets and bullets from environmental rules designed to limit lead use.

Good. There is no scientific evidence that the lead in bullets constitutes a biohazard. Studies have shown that the lead in a bullet will leach no more than 3 inches from the point of impact.

[proxy_user]

Must be an election approaching...

[grobdriver]

I read and re-read and re-read again, looking for what state legislation this was... because surely this would not be federal legislation!

Amazingly enough, it is - which means something sneaky and underhanded and ultimately anti-2A is afoot. Wonder what it is...

[lepton]

The elections this fall, preserving the offices of anti-gun nuts.

[no-s]

The legislation aims "to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting" by stipulating that shooting ranges on public land can be used for target practice and exempting shotgun pellets and bullets from environmental rules designed to limit lead use.

I wonder...does this mean the feds will be forced to reopen shooting ranges in National Recreation Areas and National Parks...?

[backwoods-engineer]

Doesn’t matter. Emperor Zero will not sign any bill reducing FedGov infringement of the right to keep and bear arms.