11-21-2019, 07:53 PM
(11-21-2019, 12:58 PM)Kaan Wrote: because its more political than even RJ knew about... and most of ya'll breeze over my facebook posts (mostly deserved). Here are some unintended (maybe... i can conspiracy this later) consequences from the latest state to propose a firearms ban.
"Nature lovers, Kayakers/Canoers, Bikers, Hikers, Outdoor people...
The proposed Virginia firearms legislation (2020 Session SB16) will negatively impact your hobbies in the Commonwealth, within a couple of years, if it is passed. Your hobbies rely on Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration funds to keep our public lands open, in good shape, and to protect the wildlife on those lands.
Hunters, Firearms enthusiasts, and Anglers through the Pittman-Robertson Act have voluntarily taken on a 10 to 11% tax on all hunting gear, firearms, ammunition, archery equipment, etc. to maintain and save the public wilderness. Your bike parts, hiking boots, binoculars, etc. do not contribute to public land conservation. 75% of most state wildlife budgets are comprised of Pittman-Robertson Act funds… the other 25% comes from hunting license and park entry fees.
I don’t care what side of the firearm debate you stand on, enacting state wide firearm bans, without a Pittman-Robertson Act amendment (a solution to replace those funds), is irresponsible and will degrade the 610 million acres of public land (and the populations of wildlife on them) that WE own.
It is time for you to put some skin in the game… Call your representatives and encourage them to support a Pittman-Robertson Act amendment to add a tax to your outdoor gear and equipment to help save our public lands."
If it saves one life, Kaan. It's worth it, right?
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