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Kentucky Update: Bullet Serialization Bill Pulled

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) -- the trade association of the firearms and ammunition industry -- has learned that due to the voluminous phone calls received in opposition to Kentucky's bullet serialization bill, the legislation (HB 715) was withdrawn by the bill's sponsor less than 48 hours after being introduced.

"It goes to show that the unified voice of the firearms industry's base, vigilant sportsmen and gun owners has a tremendous impact," said NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane. "But we should be under no illusion here. Bullet serialization remains a threat in states across the country and can be easily re-introduced at a later date in Kentucky."

Keane added, "Serializing ammunition on a mass production basis is not feasible from a practical standpoint. Any legislation mandating such action would have resulted in an ammunition ban in Kentucky, as any manufacturer that tried to individually mark each cartridge would go bankrupt."

NSSF will continue to monitor all firearms and ammunition related legislation at the federal, state and local levels of government.

More information on bullet serialization.