Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog

August designated National Shooting Sports Month

by Chris Eger

U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signed a proclamation last week to encourage participation in the shooting sports and emphasize firearms safety.

The post August designated National Shooting Sports Month appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment ammo ban ammunition ban ammuniton ban Bureau of Land Management conservation conservationists Department of natural resources federal lands firearms gun Gun Control Gun Laws gun rights Guns Handgun Hearing Protection Act hunters hunters as conservationists Hunting hunting access hunting ammo Interior Department lead ammo lead ammo ban lead ammunition lead poisoning lead shot Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan DNR National Park Service national rifle association national shooting sports foundation national shooting sports month national sports shooting foundation NRA nssf Pittman-Robertson Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Product & Industry News Rifle Ryan Zinke seal second amendment Secretary of Interior Shooting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Weapons Zinke Zinke Interior

Avid hunter David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior’s Deputy Secretary

by Chris Eger

The attorney and former U.S. Department of Interior solicitor was narrowly confirmed by the Senate to the department's number two position this week.

The post Avid hunter David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior’s Deputy Secretary appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment ammo ban ammunition ban Bureau of Land Management California ammo ban California ban Chris Cox conservation conservationists David Bernhardt federal lands firearms gun Gun Control Gun Laws gun rights Guns Handgun Hearing Protection Act hunters hunters as conservationists Hunting hunting access hunting ammo Interior Department Jared Huffman Larry Keane Lawrence G. Keane Lawrence Keane lead ammo lead ammo ban lead ammunition lead poisoning lead shot National Park Service national rifle association national shooting sports foundation national sports shooting foundation Naval Special Warfare non-toxic shot NRA nssf Paul Babaz Pittman-Robertson Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle Ryan Zinke Safari Club International seal second amendment Secretary of Interior SHARE Act Shooting teddy Roosevelt toxic shot traditional ammo U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Weapons Zinke Zinke Interior

How 2016 became the biggest year for background checks, gun sales

by Christen Smith

In this Guns.com analysis, we examine social and political events that may have shaped the federal background check system's big year.

The post How 2016 became the biggest year for background checks, gun sales appeared first on Guns.com.

FBI background check fbi gun sales Gun Laws gun sales national instant background check National Instant Criminal Background Check System national sports shooting foundation nics nssf Politics & 2nd Amendment

California 2017 turkey season will be lead free

by Chris Eger

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a reminder to sportsmen that this year's spring wild turkey season will be the first in which traditional ammunition cannot be used.

The post California 2017 turkey season will be lead free appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment ammo ban Ammunition ammunition ban ammuniton ban California ammo ban California ban conservation firearms gun Gun Control Gun Laws gun rights Guns hunters Hunting hunting ammo Interior Department lead ammo lead ammo ban lead ammunition lead poisoning lead shot national shooting sports foundation national sports shooting foundation non-toxic shot nssf Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle Ryan Zinke second amendment Secretary of Interior Shooting toxic shot traditional ammo Zinke Zinke Interior

Day 1: Zinke repeals lead ammo ban, opens lands to more sportsmen

by Chris Eger

After riding to work on a horse, the new Secretary of Interior on his first day on the job signed orders overturning a pending ban on the use of lead ammunition and seeking to expand public land access for hunting and fishing.

The post Day 1: Zinke repeals lead ammo ban, opens lands to more sportsmen appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment ammo ban Ammunition ammunition ban ammuniton ban Bureau of Land Management California ammo ban California ban Chris Cox conservation conservationists federal lands firearms gun Gun Control Gun Laws gun rights Guns Handgun Hearing Protection Act hunters hunters as conservationists Hunting hunting access hunting ammo Interior Department Larry Keane Lawrence G. Keane Lawrence Keane lead ammo lead ammo ban lead ammunition lead poisoning lead shot National Park Service national rifle association national shooting sports foundation national sports shooting foundation Naval Special Warfare non-toxic shot NRA nssf Pittman-Robertson Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Rifle Ryan Zinke seal second amendment Secretary of Interior SHARE Act Shooting teddy Roosevelt toxic shot traditional ammo U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Weapons Zinke Zinke Interior

Former SEAL Ryan Zinke confirmed as Secretary of the Interior

by Chris Eger

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday in a bipartisan vote approved the cabinet appointment of Montana Republican Congressman Ryan Zinke as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior.

The post Former SEAL Ryan Zinke confirmed as Secretary of the Interior appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Land Management Chris Cox conservation conservationists federal lands firearms gun Gun Control Gun Laws gun rights Guns Handgun Hearing Protection Act hunters hunters as conservationists Hunting hunting access Interior Department Military National Park Service national rifle association national shooting sports foundation national sports shooting foundation Naval Special Warfare NRA nssf Pittman-Robertson Politics Politics & 2nd Amendment Ryan Zinke Sally Jewell seal second amendment Secretary of Interior SHARE Act Shooting teddy Roosevelt U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Zinke Zinke Interior

Ryan Zinke’s confirmation vote for Secretary of the Interior scheduled for next week

by Andrew Shepperson

A full Senate confirmation vote on Sen. Ryan Zinke's nomination for Secretary of the Interior has been scheduled for next week, and the National Rifle Association and the National Shooting Sports Federation are supporting him all the way.

The post Ryan Zinke’s confirmation vote for Secretary of the Interior scheduled for next week appeared first on Guns.com.

2nd Amendment Chris Cox conservation conservationists federal lands firearms gun Gun Control Gun Laws gun rights Guns Handgun hunters hunters as conservationists Hunting hunting access national rifle association national sports shooting foundation NRA NRA-ILA nssf Politics & 2nd Amendment

Analysis: Idaho most dependent on gun industry, Delaware least dependent

by Alexander Harris

Guns – whether you love them, hate them or simply don’t care, there’s no denying the firearms industry has an impact on the United States economy.

The post Analysis: Idaho most dependent on gun industry, Delaware least dependent appeared first on Guns.com.

barack obama economy firearms industry Gun Laws Guns mother jones national sports shooting foundation nssf Politics & 2nd Amendment Product & Industry News Research WalletHub

3 Indianapolis men arrested after gun store robbed, owner killed

by Jared Morgan

Police arrested three Indianapolis, Indiana, men on Tuesday in connection with a gun store robbery in which the owner was killed, a spokesperson for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives told Guns.com.

The post 3 Indianapolis men arrested after gun store robbed, owner killed appeared first on Guns.com.

ATF Darion Harris Darryl Worthen Dejaun Worthen Firearms and Explosives Indiana State Police indianalopis Jennings County Sheriff’s Department Muscatatuck Outdoors national sports shooting foundation North Vernon Police Profire Arms and Supply Scott Maxie the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco

NSSF: Modern target shooters trending young, female and city-dwelling

by Jared Morgan

From 2008 to 2012, the number of target shooters in the U.S. increased by 6.4 million — females, urban or suburban dwellers and younger folks led the charge, according to National Sports Shooting Foundation numbers.  

The post NSSF: Modern target shooters trending young, female and city-dwelling appeared first on Guns.com.

Hunting national sports shooting foundation nssf Product & Industry News Research target shooting