The word is, the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hear SB 499, legislation that will modernize Georgia law and provide hunters with the tools they need for a safer, more responsible experience.
Use the Take Action button to contact the committee and urge them to vote “Yes” on SB 499. This bill is a step toward modernizing safety standards and ensuring the longevity of outdoor traditions in the Peach State.
Key Reasons to Support SB 499
- Alignment with Federal Law: It aligns Georgia’s state statutes with existing federal law, simplifying the legal landscape for those who have already met federal ownership requirements.
- Hearing Protection: It reduces the decibel level of firearm discharge. This can help prevent long-term hearing damage among individuals in the field. Unlike traditional ear protection, these tools allow for better environmental awareness while mitigating the risk of noise-induced hearing loss.
- Community Relations: It reduces noise. As urban areas expand into rural areas, gunfire can lead to noise complaints. Utilizing noise-reduction technology can help maintain positive relationships between the hunting community and nearby residents, potentially preserving access to land.
- Improved Accuracy: It reduces muzzle blast and felt recoil. For many, this contributes to a more controlled, precise operation of the firearm during lawful activities.
Legislative Update: SB 499 and HB 1324
SB 499 companion bill, HB 1324, has already been reported favorably out of the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee and is headed to the House Rules Committee for further consideration. Updates will be provided when action is needed on HB 1324.
Preserving Outdoor Traditions
Sharing this information with family, friends, and fellow sportsmen and firearm owners is encouraged. The future of outdoor heritage is a matter of action. By supporting SB 499/HB 1324, the goal is to ensure that the next generation of sportsmen and women inherits a heritage worth defending. Family and friends are urged to join the Sportsmen’s Alliance today to ensure traditions remain strong tomorrow. The legacy of hunting, fishing, and trapping depends on actions taken today.
The Sportsmen’s Alliance guarantees hunting, fishing, and trapping for the American sportsman now and forever. We’re there when sportsmen need us most. We are the only organization specifically created to protect the individual hunter, angler, and trapper – no matter the threat. We will never compromise when it comes to defending our way of life in the courts, in the legislatures, in the public square, and at the ballot box. We make this promise to the American sportsman: we will never give up and never give in while proudly securing our future against those seeking to destroy our values, beliefs, and traditions. Stay connected to the Sportsmen’s Alliance: Online, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
