The Sportsmen’s Voice Roundup for this week kicks off with CSF’s Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Christian Ragost for our lead story regarding the imminent “assault” weapons ban in Rhode Island, the implications for law-abiding citizens - including criminalizing important safety accessories such as barrel shrouds (which prevent burns from contact with gun barrels), thumbholes in shotgun stocks, and more, along with the impact on conservation funding. Christian and Fred explore the political dynamics surrounding the legislation and the ongoing challenges faced by the firearms community. Fred then transitions to cover the rest of the news fit to print about the great outdoors this week, including the introduction of the Forest Conservation Easement Program, the potential reestablishment of a black bear hunting season in Florida, the Hawaii Wildlife Conservation and Game Bird Stamp contest, and a recap of sporting bills in the Missouri legislative session.

Takeaways

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  Rhode Island “Assault” Weapons Ban: This imminent ban would criminalize several important safety accessories as ‘assault weapons’ including barrel shrouds (which protect your hand from burns associate with barrel heat), thumbholes in shotgun stocks, pistol grips, extendable or telescopic stocks to better fit competitive shooters, and more. 


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  The Forest Conservation Easement Program: Private forests comprise 58 percent of all forestland in the U.S. and face significant conversion pressure from housing and urban development. The U.S. could lose a net of 37 million acres (15 million hectares) — the size of Illinois — of forest by 2060. To address the growing suite of pressing environmental and societal challenges in front of us, we must provide opportunities for private forestland and forest landowners of all types and sizes to protect and conserve their land now and for future generations.


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  Florida Black Bear Hunting Season: Florida is considering instituting a management hunt to better control the black bear population in the Sunshine State.

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