Capito Introduces Bill to Protect Second Amendment and Expand Access to Public Shooting Facilities

Press Release

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced legislation this week to protect the Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage enjoyed by countless Americans by making more funds available for the development of public shooting ranges.

"As a steadfast supporter of the Second Amendment, I am proud to sponsor this legislation that will increase access to public shooting ranges and protect our cherished hunting and fishing traditions," said Senator Capito. "This bill responsibly increases the funding available for the development of public shooting ranges without increasing federal spending and encourages improved federal, state and local cooperation to maintain ranges on federal land and encourage their continued use."

Sportsmen and women are major contributors to West Virginia's economy. In 2011, hunters and anglers spent $870 million on hunting and fishing in West Virginia and supported nearly 12,600 jobs. Unfortunately, inaccessibility to federal public lands has become problematic throughout the country and could threaten this important sector of the economy.

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