Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor - The Firearms Forum

henry0reilly · 07-04-2007, 12:06 PM

From the NRA/ILA site

Proposed “Safety” Regulations Would Dry Up Ammunition Sales

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed new rules that would have a dramatic effect on the storage and transportation of ammunition and handloading components such as primers or black and smokeless powder. The proposed rule indiscriminately treats ammunition, powder and primers as “explosives.” Among many other provisions, the proposed rule would:

* Prohibit possession of firearms in commercial “facilities containing explosives”—an obvious problem for your local gun store.
* Prohibit delivery drivers from leaving explosives unattended—which would make it impossible for delivery services such as UPS to deliver ammunition or gun powder.
* Require evacuation of all “facilities containing explosives”—even your local Wal-Mart—during any electrical storm.
* Prohibit smoking within 50 feet of “facilities containing explosives.”

It’s important to remember this is only a proposed rule right now, so there’s still time for concerned citizens to speak out before OSHA issues its final rule. The National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association will all be commenting on these proposed regulations, based on the severe effect these regulations (if finalized) would have on the availability of ammunition and reloading supplies to safe and responsible shooters.

The public comment period ends July 12. To file your own comment, or to learn more about the OSHA proposal, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket Number OSHA-2007-0032”; you can read OSHA’s proposal and learn how to submit comments electronically, or by fax or mail.

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OSHA Docket Office Docket No. OSHA-2007-0032 U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625 200 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20210 Re.: Docket No. OSHA-2007-0032 (Explosives—Proposed Rule)

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing in strong opposition to OSHA’s proposed rules on “explosives,” which go far beyond regulating true explosives. These proposed rules would impose severe restrictions on the transportation and storage of small arms ammunition—both complete cartridges and handloading components such as black and smokeless powder, primers, and percussion caps. These restrictions go far beyond existing transportation and fire protection regulations.

As a person who uses ammunition and components, I am very concerned that these regulations will have a serious effect on my ability to obtain these products. OSHA’s proposed rules would impose restrictions that very few gun stores, sporting goods stores, or ammunition dealers could comply with. (Prohibiting firearms in stores that sell ammunition, for example, is absurd—but would be required under the proposed rule.)

The proposed transportation regulations would also affect shooters’ ability to buy these components by mail or online, because shipping companies would also have great difficulty complying with the proposed rules. For instance, the rules against leaving any vehicle containing “explosives” unattended would make it impossible for companies such as United Parcel Service to deliver ammunition to businesses or consumers without massive changes in their operations (such as putting a second driver on any truck that might happen to deliver a case of shotgun shells).

There is absolutely no evidence of any new safety hazard from storage or transportation of small arms ammunition or components that would justify these new rules. I also understand that organizations with expertise in this field, such as the National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association, will be submitting detailed comments on this issue. I hope OSHA will listen to these organizations’ comments as the agency develops a final rule on this issue.

Sincerely,

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=3145

glocknut · 07-04-2007, 10:20 PM

Its amazing just how much these governemnt bafoons love to play with fire....

mike
gn

henry0reilly · 07-05-2007, 03:32 PM

I just called my senators and congressman on this issue.

henry0reilly · 07-09-2007, 04:58 PM

Redneck "sticky"

Don Buckbee · 07-14-2007, 12:01 PM

http://www.gopetition.com/sign.php

Crpdeth · 07-14-2007, 12:20 PM

Don, is this the physical link were talking about here?

If so, I may also combine your thread with the sticky thread on the top of this (General discussions) forum.

Thanks Bro, keep up the good work!

Crpdeth

Don Buckbee · 07-14-2007, 12:34 PM

Yes, that's the one.
I just e-mailed it to all of my shooting and hunting friends too.

Thanks,

Don

Marlin · 07-14-2007, 12:37 PM

Done.

Crpdeth · 07-14-2007, 12:42 PM

Okay, this wasn't a sticky after all...Merging and giveing it a "Bump" though.

Crpdeth

bunnyhunter12 · 07-14-2007, 02:07 PM

Signed, thanks for bringing this petition to our attention.

Nighthawk · 07-14-2007, 02:30 PM

Marlin T · 07-14-2007, 03:31 PM

Thanks Don, done

Nortranman · 07-14-2007, 04:52 PM

Signed on the line!! Good eyes Henry! We need to all watch the back-door tactics of the government.

pickenup · 07-14-2007, 11:03 PM

Bumped again.

bunnyhunter12 · 07-14-2007, 11:17 PM

1121 right now, keep spreading the word.

Don Buckbee · 07-15-2007, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnyhunter12

1121 right now, keep spreading the word.

Yep, keep it moving around.
I sent the link to all of my shooting and hunting friends.

Don

armedandsafe · 07-16-2007, 04:09 PM

They have decided to go back for a re-write!

More info as I find a link.

Pops

bunnyhunter12 · 07-16-2007, 04:24 PM

Keep us posted pops, I'm off to find info. as well.

07-04-2007, 12:06 PM	#1
henry0reilly Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 553	Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor From the NRA/ILA site Proposed “Safety” Regulations Would Dry Up Ammunition Sales Tuesday, July 03, 2007 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed new rules that would have a dramatic effect on the storage and transportation of ammunition and handloading components such as primers or black and smokeless powder. The proposed rule indiscriminately treats ammunition, powder and primers as “explosives.” Among many other provisions, the proposed rule would: * Prohibit possession of firearms in commercial “facilities containing explosives”—an obvious problem for your local gun store. * Prohibit delivery drivers from leaving explosives unattended—which would make it impossible for delivery services such as UPS to deliver ammunition or gun powder. * Require evacuation of all “facilities containing explosives”—even your local Wal-Mart—during any electrical storm. * Prohibit smoking within 50 feet of “facilities containing explosives.” It’s important to remember this is only a proposed rule right now, so there’s still time for concerned citizens to speak out before OSHA issues its final rule. The National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association will all be commenting on these proposed regulations, based on the severe effect these regulations (if finalized) would have on the availability of ammunition and reloading supplies to safe and responsible shooters. The public comment period ends July 12. To file your own comment, or to learn more about the OSHA proposal, go to http://www.regulations.gov and search for Docket Number OSHA-2007-0032”; you can read OSHA’s proposal and learn how to submit comments electronically, or by fax or mail. ----------------------------- OSHA Docket Office Docket No. OSHA-2007-0032 U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625 200 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20210 Re.: Docket No. OSHA-2007-0032 (Explosives—Proposed Rule) Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing in strong opposition to OSHA’s proposed rules on “explosives,” which go far beyond regulating true explosives. These proposed rules would impose severe restrictions on the transportation and storage of small arms ammunition—both complete cartridges and handloading components such as black and smokeless powder, primers, and percussion caps. These restrictions go far beyond existing transportation and fire protection regulations. As a person who uses ammunition and components, I am very concerned that these regulations will have a serious effect on my ability to obtain these products. OSHA’s proposed rules would impose restrictions that very few gun stores, sporting goods stores, or ammunition dealers could comply with. (Prohibiting firearms in stores that sell ammunition, for example, is absurd—but would be required under the proposed rule.) The proposed transportation regulations would also affect shooters’ ability to buy these components by mail or online, because shipping companies would also have great difficulty complying with the proposed rules. For instance, the rules against leaving any vehicle containing “explosives” unattended would make it impossible for companies such as United Parcel Service to deliver ammunition to businesses or consumers without massive changes in their operations (such as putting a second driver on any truck that might happen to deliver a case of shotgun shells). There is absolutely no evidence of any new safety hazard from storage or transportation of small arms ammunition or components that would justify these new rules. I also understand that organizations with expertise in this field, such as the National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association, will be submitting detailed comments on this issue. I hope OSHA will listen to these organizations’ comments as the agency develops a final rule on this issue. Sincerely, http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=3145 __________________ The only Thing necessary for Evil to Triumph is that Good Men do Nothing. Recruit someone for the NRA today! -->

07-04-2007, 10:20 PM	#2
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: ~^v^~ Banning ammo by the back door - act now! ~^v^~ Its amazing just how much these governemnt bafoons love to play with fire.... mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

07-05-2007, 03:32 PM	#3
henry0reilly Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 553	Act now! I just called my senators and congressman on this issue. __________________ The only Thing necessary for Evil to Triumph is that Good Men do Nothing. Recruit someone for the NRA today!

07-09-2007, 04:58 PM	#4
henry0reilly Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 553	BTT Redneck "sticky" __________________ The only Thing necessary for Evil to Triumph is that Good Men do Nothing. Recruit someone for the NRA today!

07-14-2007, 12:01 PM	#5
Don Buckbee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 712	Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations http://www.gopetition.com/sign.php __________________ Don JPFO NRA Benefactor Member NSSA Life Member

07-14-2007, 12:20 PM	#6
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations Don, is this the physical link were talking about here? If so, I may also combine your thread with the sticky thread on the top of this (General discussions) forum. Thanks Bro, keep up the good work! Crpdeth __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer

07-14-2007, 12:34 PM	#7
Don Buckbee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 712	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations Yes, that's the one. I just e-mailed it to all of my shooting and hunting friends too. Thanks, Don __________________ Don JPFO NRA Benefactor Member NSSA Life Member

07-14-2007, 12:37 PM	#8
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations Done. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

07-14-2007, 12:42 PM	#9
Crpdeth Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Location: Location Contributor Posts: 8,247	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations Okay, this wasn't a sticky after all...Merging and giveing it a "Bump" though. Crpdeth __________________ Our greatest pretenses are built up not to hide the evil and the ugly in us, but our emptiness. The hardest thing to hide is something that is not there. ~Eric Hoffer

07-14-2007, 02:07 PM	#10
bunnyhunter12 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,090	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor Signed, thanks for bringing this petition to our attention. __________________ Quaerite Prime Regnum Dei~ Official motto of Newfoundland If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws. -- Edward Abbey in Abbey's Road, p.39 (Plume, 1979) -Smitty

07-14-2007, 02:30 PM	#11
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor done __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

07-14-2007, 03:31 PM	#12
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor Thanks Don, done __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

07-14-2007, 04:52 PM	#13
Nortranman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northwest Posts: 197	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor Signed on the line!! Good eyes Henry! We need to all watch the back-door tactics of the government. __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" Ben Franklin

07-14-2007, 11:03 PM	#14
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor Bumped again. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

07-14-2007, 11:17 PM	#15
bunnyhunter12 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,090	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor 1121 right now, keep spreading the word. __________________ Quaerite Prime Regnum Dei~ Official motto of Newfoundland If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws. -- Edward Abbey in Abbey's Road, p.39 (Plume, 1979) -Smitty

07-16-2007, 04:09 PM	#17
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor They have decided to go back for a re-write! More info as I find a link. Pops

07-16-2007, 04:24 PM	#18
bunnyhunter12 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,090	Re: Sign Petition To Stop OSHA Regulations/Banning by the backdoor Keep us posted pops, I'm off to find info. as well. __________________ Quaerite Prime Regnum Dei~ Official motto of Newfoundland If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government --and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws. -- Edward Abbey in Abbey's Road, p.39 (Plume, 1979) -Smitty