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Louisiana Approves Federal FireStick for Primitive Season
For muzzleloader hunters in Louisiana looking to upgrade, things have just gotten interesting. The latest advancement in primitive firearm technology is Federal’s Firestick system. However, the self-contained ignition system isn’t legal everywhere for hunting. The Firestick benefits hunters seeking a simplified system that loads from the breech yet still qualifies for “primitive” or “muzzleloader” seasons. Louisiana has just become the latest state to legalize the firing system.
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has approved the use of Federal’s FireStick technology for the 2025 fall hunting seasons, following changes to the state’s regulations regarding legal firearms during primitive firearms seasons. This amendment came at the urging of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), which highlighted the necessity of redefining firearm norms to include modern innovations. Jason Nash, Vice President of Marketing at Federal Ammunition, stated, “Federal also appreciates the efforts of our industry partners, including CSF, and their advocacy for the legalization of technology advancements like FireStick and the firearms companies building guns supporting the system.”
CSF’s Assistant Manager for Southeastern States, Mark Lance, expressed gratitude for collaborating with the Commission to legalize technological innovations like the FireStick for hunters. Louisiana joins 25 other states in redefining what constitutes a primitive firearm, thereby promoting the adoption of advancing muzzle-loading technology.
The FireStick is a polymer capsule containing a premeasured charge of Hodgdon Triple 8 powder. The FireStick offers enhanced safety with simple removal, eliminating the need for hunters to discharge the weapon or unload the charge from the breech (by removing a breech plug). Enhanced shot consistency, accuracy, and user-friendliness are additional advantages associated with the FireStick, supporting a modern approach to hunting. The Traditions Nitrofire and CVA Crossfire are the only platforms utilizing the FireStick system. Unlike many others in this category, those interested in purchasing these muzzleloaders require a 4473 and a NICS background check for purchase. Now that the majority of states have approved the FireStick system, more will hopefully follow.
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