Federal FireStick Legalized for More Muzzleloader Seasons Across the US

Federal Premium brought their Firestick technology to market close to 3 years ago now, and it has flipped the muzzleloading market on its head ever since. The Federal Firestick takes the antiquated muzzleloading design and brings it into the 21st century with its reliability, convenience, and weather-protected structure. At first, it received a lot of pushback from Game and Fish departments across the United States, but now it is becoming more widely accepted than ever.

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The Federal Firestick technology has really taken off for all of the positive attributes it affords late-season muzzleloader hunters. When Mother Nature is at her worst, Federal Firestick is flatly reliable and accurate. Both Traditions and CVA produce muzzleloaders for this new tech and you can check out those muzzleloader offerings via the links below:

Anoka, Minnesota – November 15th, 2023 – Federal Ammunition’s FireStick muzzleloader ignition system has now been approved for use during the muzzleloader specific seasons in 25 states, including Minnesota, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and more. Additionally, several more state approvals are anticipated in 2024.
“As the muzzleloader seasons approach, the use of this new revolutionary FireStick system is blazing the way for new hunters to try muzzleloading,” said Federal Ammunition Muzzleloader Product Director Dan Compton. “It not only allows for a less intimidating experience for the newcomers, it also has helped to reactivate former muzzleloader hunters to get back into the sport. Many of these hunters had gotten frustrated with the complexities, cleaning hassles, and inconsistencies of less modern muzzleloading rifles. All those frustrations are solved with Federal’s FireStick system.”

Federal engineers opened a whole new chapter in muzzleloading technology with the FireStick launch several years ago. This all-new ignition system charges from the breech, yet the projectile is loaded from the muzzle. The FireStick powder capsule is impervious to moisture and built to the same tight tolerances as Federal Premium Ammunition. It is a quick, simple, and safe system for hunters of all experience levels.
“The FireStick system is now being utilized in rifles manufactured by two of the industry leaders in muzzleloading; Traditions, and CVA,” continued Compton. “The NitroFire rifle from Traditions and the new Crossfire rifle from CVA both offer hunters different options to fit their preferences.”

If you haven’t jumped on the Federal Firestick bandwagon yet, Federal Premium has a bevy of videos on their YouTube channel to get you up to speed. We have all of those listed below. As many muzzleloader seasons are about to open across the US, will you be shooting a NitroFire or CrossFire?… As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Federal Premium in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

Adam Scepaniak