DMCA & Copyright Claims

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Our Commitment to Copyright Protection

AmmoLand Inc., operating as AmmoLand News (www.ammoland.com), respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and respond promptly to proper notices of alleged copyright infringement.

If you believe your copyright-protected work has been posted on AmmoLand.com without authorization, this page provides clear instructions for submitting a copyright infringement claim.

For our complete copyright policies, Legal Disclaimer, and Terms of Service, please visit www.ammoland.com/legal-disclaimer/.

Copyright Infringement Notification

Who Can Submit a DMCA Notice

DMCA copyright infringement notifications should only be submitted by:

The copyright owner, OR
An agent authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

If you are not the copyright owner or their authorized agent, you may not submit a DMCA notice.

Required Information for Valid DMCA Notice

To file a valid DMCA takedown notice, you must provide the following information:

Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, you may provide a representative list.
Identification of the infringing material and information sufficient for us to locate it on our website. Please provide specific URLs where the allegedly infringing content appears.
Your contact information, including:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement made under penalty of perjury that:
- The information in your notice is accurate, AND
- You are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Your physical or electronic signature

How to Submit Your DMCA Notice

AmmoLand Inc. accepts DMCA notices via:

Email (Fastest Method):
[email protected]
Subject Line: “DMCA Copyright Claim”

U.S. Mail:
AmmoLand Inc.
DMCA Agent
P.O. Box 700003
Wabasso, Florida 32970
United States of America

Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Our Response Process

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, AmmoLand Inc. will:

Acknowledge receipt of your notice (typically within 24-48 hours)
Review the notice to ensure it meets DMCA requirements
Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material promptly if the notice is valid
Notify the user who posted the content (if applicable) that we have removed or disabled access to the material
Provide information about the counter-notification process to the user

Counter-Notification Process

If you believe that content you posted was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification.

Required Information for Counter-Notification

A valid counter-notification must include:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, and telephone number
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the Southern District of Florida if your address is outside the United States)
A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notification or an agent of that person

Submitting a Counter-Notification

Send your counter-notification to:

Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “DMCA Counter-Notification”

U.S. Mail:
AmmoLand Inc.
DMCA Agent
P.O. Box 700003
Wabasso, Florida 32970
United States of America

Counter-Notification Response

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification:

We will forward the counter-notification to the original complaining party
We will inform them that we may replace the removed content or cease disabling it in 10-14 business days
We will replace or restore access to the content in 10-14 business days following receipt of the counter-notification, unless our DMCA agent first receives notice from the original complaining party that they have filed a court action seeking to restrain the alleged infringer

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, AmmoLand Inc. has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, users or account holders who are deemed to be repeat infringers. We may also, at our sole discretion, limit access to our website and/or terminate accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

False Claims Warning

Please be aware that under Section 512(f) of the DMCA, any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that:

Material or activity is infringing, OR
Material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification

May be subject to liability for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees.

Do not make false claims. If you are unsure whether material infringes your copyright, consult with an attorney before submitting a DMCA notice.

Not Legal Advice

Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. The information provided is for general informational purposes only. If you have questions about copyright law, DMCA procedures, or whether particular content infringes your copyright, please consult with a qualified intellectual property attorney.

Our Copyright Policies

AmmoLand’s Content Protection

All original content on AmmoLand Inc. sites—including articles, images, videos, graphics, and other materials created by or for AmmoLand Inc.—is the exclusive property of AmmoLand Inc. and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

“AmmoLand” is a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, public display, or creation of derivative works is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from AmmoLand Inc.

Permitted Uses

Limited fair use for purposes such as:

Criticism and comment
News reporting
Teaching and scholarship
Research

May apply under applicable copyright law. However, fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis and is a complex legal doctrine. When in doubt, seek permission or consult with an attorney.

Prohibited Uses

The following uses are expressly prohibited without written permission:

Scraping or automated collection of our content
Aggregating our content on other websites
Using our content for AI training or machine learning
Reproducing entire articles or substantial portions
Using our images in commercial contexts
Creating derivative works based on our content

Unauthorized use may result in legal action, including claims for statutory damages, injunctions, and recovery of attorney fees.

Third-Party Content

AmmoLand Inc. hosts user-generated content, including comments, forum posts, and submissions. We are protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. § 230) as a provider of interactive computer services.

However, we take copyright infringement seriously and will respond to valid DMCA notices regarding user-posted content.

Licensing and Permissions

To License AmmoLand Content

If you would like to license or use AmmoLand Inc. content for:

Republication
Commercial use
Syndication
Educational materials
Other purposes

Please contact us at: [email protected]

Provide details about:

The specific content you wish to use
How you intend to use it
Where it will be published/displayed
Duration of use

We will review your request and respond with licensing terms and fees if applicable.

To Request Content Removal (Non-DMCA)

If you have concerns about content on our site that don’t involve copyright infringement (such as privacy concerns, defamation claims, or other issues), please contact us through our general contact page at https://www.ammoland.com/contact/ or email [email protected] with “Content Concern” in the subject line.

DMCA Designated Agent Information

AmmoLand Inc. has registered a designated agent with the U.S. Copyright Office to receive DMCA notifications.

Agent Information:
AmmoLand Inc. DMCA Agent
P.O. Box 700003
Wabasso, Florida 32970
United States of America
Email: [email protected]

You can verify our registered agent information online at the U.S. Copyright Office website: Copyright.gov

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Questions?

If you have questions about this DMCA policy or our copyright practices, please contact us at [email protected].