WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on Feb. 17, 2025: * * * Standing Up for Sportsmen's Access and Safety Like many Arkansans, my introduction to firearms and shooting sports came through family. I still value those memories today, many years after my father's impassioned lessons on gun safety or the occasion when he let us handle a prized antique flintlock. We are blessed. The Natural State offers endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoo  more