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Babin Introduces Bill to Hold ATF Accountable and Strengthen Ammo Manufacturing
Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) introduced the Alternative Ammunition Manufacturing Act (H.R. 3802) to ensure ammunition manufactures have the certainty they need to produce alternative types of ammo.
H.R. 3802, which is endorsed by entities like the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), National Rifle Association (NRA), and Gun Owners of America (GOA), requires the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to issue a ruling within 60 days of receiving a waiver application, or else the application will be automatically granted.
“Over the past three and a half years, the ATF has failed to respond in a reasonable and timely manner to requests from ammunition manufacturers who are seeking waivers to produce alternative rifle ammunition for the hunting market made with brass instead of lead or copper,” said Rep. Brian Babin. “This has created considerable uncertainty for ammunition manufacturers and gun owners alike. Manufacturers looking to comply with the law and produce alternative types of ammunition should not be given the silent treatment by the ATF. Our legislation will hold the ATF accountable for their inaction by requiring a timely and detailed response to all waiver requests.”
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