Somehow I can't read the full release, but I am not sure on this. I am concerned that it is a back door tactic to increase the cost on ammo, making shooting more expensive, so less people hunt and shoot. When less people hunt and shoot, there are less to oppose anti gun legislation. Maybe I am being paranoid. I feel lately that there is a growing movement to control what I can and can not do,that some "power" that knows what is good for me and what is not wants to make all of my decisions for me. I would like some advice on this issue from those I can trust.

I couldn't read the full release either. Hopefully the Senator's included some hard scientific data about the lack of adverse effects the miniscule amount of lead hunters have introduced into National Parks over the last century. There's no doubt lead is harmful, but I don't think sportsmen sling enough of it around in National Parks to justify banning it. I'm even more interested in Salazar's response.

Matter of fact, we're having elk steaks for my dear mother-in-law's 85th birthday tonight! Mmmmm.

Had these governmental morons not heard that lead comes from the Earth? I'm surprised that they don't try to ban lead mining as too hazardous. Gentlemen, it's waaay past time to cull this herd.

I like the fact the Republicans called for the NPS to stop its ban on lead ammo usage.

There is no reason for the National Parks to ban lead ammo. They allow lead split shot and sinkers on fishing line, they should allow lead ammunition.

Some of you guys need to read a little more closely... these senators are NOT calling for a lead ammo ban. They're challenging the NPS to provide some evidence of the risks that lead ammo and fishing tackle present a real threat to the environment or human health BEFORE they pass any ban or restrictions.

The National Park Service last year announced that they'd be phasing out all lead ammo and fishing tackle on National Park properties. The industry and consumer organizations jumped down their throats and made them back off of a general ban, but they're still forcing Park employees to use lead-free ammo for culling and management operations. They have also announced that they may come back with a new lead ban for hunters and fishermen.

The senators who signed the letter mentioned in the press release above are challenging the NPSt, and basically saying what a lot of you guys are saying... where's the proof? These "governmental morons" need to be encouraged, not derided. They're doing a good thing.