NEWS CBC Global Ammunition acquires SinterFire • Continued from page 3 Ammunition will provide a platform to amplify SinterFire’s innovations on a global scale. Brandon Graves, CEO of SinterFire stated, “We are excited about this new chapter with CBC. Our shared dedication to pushing the boundaries of ammunition technology will undoubtedly lead to remarkable advancements. Together, we will drive the industry forward while ensuring the highest standards of quality and sustainability.” Headquartered in Kersey, PA, SinterFire will continue to be run independently, with focus delivering world class products to our domestic OEM partners and servicing the Government and Law Enforcement Agencies that have come to demand SinterFire for all of their frangible and leadfree training needs. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the ammunition industry, EUROPEAN COMMISSION LAUNCHES NEW WOLF STATUS PHASE creating a powerful force for innovation, research, and development. CBC and SinterFire are set to leverage their combined expertise to forge new frontiers and shape the future of ammunition solutions, setting the stage for enhanced performance, safety, and environmental responsibility. www.cbcglobal-ammunition.com www.sinterfire.com About CBC Global Ammunition CBC Global Ammunition is the holding for a group of companies internationally active in the ammunition sector: CBC Brazil, Magtech Ammunition, MEN Germany, Sellier & Bellot Czech Republic, New Lachaussée Belgium and FritzWerner Germany. Together, this strategic alliance forms one of the largest ammunition corporations in the world, with a combined experience of more than 300 years in the manufacturing of small and medium calibres. About SinterFire SinterFire is a pioneering company specialising in advanced bullet technology, particularly in the development of frangible and lead-free projectiles. With a rich history of innovation, SinterFire has redefined safety and performance standards in the ammunition industry, earning acclaim for its exceptional engineering and dedication to sustainability. Described by some as a new “Wolf Hunt”, the European Commission (EC) is now inviting local communities, scientists and all interested parties to submit up-to-date data on wolf populations and their impact complementing a request already made to Member States in April <strong>2023</strong>. These developments are in response to two European Parliament resolutions calling for a procedure to amend the annexes of the Habitats Directive (under Article 19) for large carnivores. MEPs - many of them part of the European Parliament’s “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup - worked hard to make these resolutions a reality. Based on these updates on technical and scientific progress, the EC will consider, where appropriate, a proposal to change the protection status, to update the legal framework, and to introduce further flexibility in line with the Habitats Directive. Fully implementing Article 19 is something FACE (European Federation for Hunting & Conservation) and other rural groups have long called for. Another key request set out in FACE’s recent #SignForHunting campaign is for “accurate assessments of large carnivore populations based on suitable criteria”. So, what’s the EC going to do with all this new scientific data gathered from local communities, scientists and other parties? From FACE’s perspective, there are two different roads the EC could take: - Recognise the positive trends that are scientifically established and move forward with a procedure to amend the annexes. or… - Business as usual. Continue to assess the conservation status of wolf using inappropriate biogeographical units (link), which gives an impression of a worsening status rather than one with a continuous population growth and expansion. So far, this approach has led to increased protection and conflict at national level. Leaving aside the status of Europe’s healthy wolf population, which is clearly reaching a social carrying capacity in many parts of Europe, the core problem remains a practical and legal one. Annex IV (strict protection) is creating a near impossible situation: EC guidance is unclear, national courts are highly precautionary and the EC remains active in pursuing legal infringements, and all this is frustrating rural communities. FACE President, Torbjörn Larsson, commented: From our perspective, it’s hard to couple the statement from Commission President Von der Leyen: “I urge local and national authorities to take action where necessary” with the same Commission, which is so willing to take or threaten legal action when such moves are taken at national level. To move forward, there must be clear recognition that the wolf is doing well, and Article 19 of the Habitats Directive must be implemented”. www.face.eu 08 WWW.GUNTRADEWORLD.COM
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