Category Archives: NSSF/NRA

2026 SHOT University Delivers Education & Impact | Opportunities Continue All Year Long

Posted on Tuesday, 3 February, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

2026 SHOT University Delivers Education & Impact | Opportunities Continue All Year Long LAS VEGAS — The 2026 SHOT University™, a live event presented by NSSF®, was hailed as a tremendous success by attendees and organizers alike. Held during the … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges

Posted on Friday, 30 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 29, 2026 SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New Cartridges SHELTON, Conn.—The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®) has announced the acceptance of two new rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization. SAAMI is the organization at the forefront of promoting … Continue reading →

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48th Show Closes With Big Crowds, Big Deals, Big Innovation

Posted on Monday, 26 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 23, 2026 48th Show Closes With Big Crowds, Big Deals, Big Innovation LAS VEGAS — The 48th annual SHOT Show®, owned and operated by NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, concluded today after an action-packed week that energized more … Continue reading →

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Olympic Great Kim Rhode Receives the NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted on Monday, 26 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 22, 2026 Olympic Great Kim Rhode Receives the NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award LAS VEGAS—Kim Rhode, one of the most decorated U.S. Olympic athletes and a lifelong ambassador for the shooting sports, today received the NSSF Ken Sedlecky … Continue reading →

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NSSF Thanks Sponsors of 11th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic

Posted on Tuesday, 20 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 16, 2026 NSSF Thanks Sponsors of 11th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic  WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, extends its sincere thanks to the generous companies supporting the 11th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic, to be held this … Continue reading →

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NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures

Posted on Friday, 16 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 15, 2026 NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures Over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and … Continue reading →

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Top Five Ways to Bring Project ChildSafe to Your Community

Posted on Thursday, 15 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 14, 2026 Top Five Ways to Bring Project ChildSafe to Your Community During the 2026 SHOT Show®, Project ChildSafe encourages attendees to bring firearm safety to their communities and share what firearm safety means to them LAS VEGAS — … Continue reading →

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Payroc Becomes New NSSF Affinity Partner

Posted on Thursday, 15 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 14, 2026 Payroc Becomes New NSSF Affinity Partner WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce a new payment processing platform benefit now available to its members through Payroc. Payroc is a global payments … Continue reading →

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NSSF Praises Interior Secretary’s Initiative for Opening Public Lands to Hunting

Posted on Thursday, 15 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 13, 2026 NSSF Praises Interior Secretary’s Initiative for Opening Public Lands to Hunting WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the announcement by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to open lands managed by the … Continue reading →

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Mission94 Firearms Education Center Recognized as NSSF Five-Star Range

Posted on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 12, 2026 Mission94 Firearms Education Center Recognized as NSSF Five-Star Range WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded Mission94 Firearms Education Center with its coveted Five-Star rating for range excellence. Five stars is the highest … Continue reading →

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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins Will Speak at SHOT Show Suicide Prevention Town Hall

Posted on Tuesday, 13 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 12, 2026 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins Will Speak at SHOT Show Suicide Prevention Town Hall LAS VEGAS — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, will present for the first time a general session on suicide prevention at … Continue reading →

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NSSF Adds South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden to Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2026

Posted on Thursday, 8 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 7, 2026 NSSF Adds South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden to Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is proud to announce that South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden will join the stage … Continue reading →

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Save Your Spot for NSSF’s 3rd Annual Attorneys General Forum at SHOT Show 2026

Posted on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 6, 2026 Save Your Spot for NSSF’s 3rd Annual Attorneys General Forum at SHOT Show 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, reminds SHOT Show® attendees to save their spot by registering for the 3rd Annual … Continue reading →

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Sign Up Now for NSSF’s 5th Annual Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2026

Posted on Tuesday, 6 January, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

January 5, 2026 Sign Up Now for NSSF’s 5th Annual Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is urging all SHOT Show® 2026 attendees planning to attend the 5th Annual Governors’ Forum … Continue reading →

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NSSF Praises Indiana Court Decision to End City of Gary Lawsuit

Posted on Wednesday, 31 December, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 30, 2025 NSSF Praises Indiana Court Decision to End City of Gary Lawsuit WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praises the unanimous decision by the Indiana Court of Appeals to end the City of Gary, Indiana’s … Continue reading →

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NSSF to Host 3rd Annual State Attorneys General Forum at SHOT Show 2026

Posted on Wednesday, 17 December, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 16, 2025 NSSF to Host 3rd Annual State Attorneys General Forum at SHOT Show 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, will host several state leading law enforcement officers for the 3rd Annual Attorneys General Forum … Continue reading →

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NSSF Launches New First Shots Introductory Course on Suppressors

Posted on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 15, 2025 NSSF Launches New First Shots Introductory Course on Suppressors SHELTON, Conn. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce the addition of a new First Shots® introductory course on suppressors. The suppressor segment has … Continue reading →

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NSSF to Host 5th Annual Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2026

Posted on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 15, 2025 NSSF to Host 5th Annual Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, proudly announces the 5th Annual Governors’ Forum at SHOT Show® 2026 is shaping up to host several … Continue reading →

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NSSF Supports OCC Ripping Back Veil of Banking Discrimination

Posted on Friday, 12 December, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 11, 2025 NSSF Supports OCC Ripping Back Veil of Banking Discrimination WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is encouraged and supports the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) preliminary findings after reviewing large banks’ … Continue reading →

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NICS Checks Top 530,000 for ‘Black Friday’ Week

Posted on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 1, 2025 NICS Checks Top 530,000 for ‘Black Friday’ Week WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) completed 530,156 background checks related to firearms for the … Continue reading →

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SAAMI 2026 Ballistics Conference Dates

Posted on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

December 1, 2025 SAAMI 2026 Ballistics Conference Dates SHELTON, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) will present its 2026 Ballistics Conference September 15–17 in Baltimore. The event will include a two-day technical seminar and training course … Continue reading →

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Main Line Armory Garners NSSF’s Five-Star Range Rating

Posted on Friday, 28 November, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

November 26, 2025 Main Line Armory Garners NSSF’s Five-Star Range Rating WASHINGTON, D.C. – NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded Main Line Armory with its coveted Five-Star rating for range excellence. Five stars is the highest rating in … Continue reading →

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NSSF Files Amicus Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii’s Second Amendment Restrictions in Wolford v. Lopez

Posted on Tuesday, 25 November, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

November 24, 2025 NSSF Files Amicus Brief in Support of Challenge to Hawaii’s Second Amendment Restrictions in Wolford v. Lopez WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, the Firearm Industry Trade Association, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the … Continue reading →

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NSSF Names Melissa Schilling VP of Exhibitions & Events, John McNamara VP of Member Services

Posted on Tuesday, 25 November, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

November 24, 2025 NSSF Names Melissa Schilling VP of Exhibitions & Events, John McNamara VP of Member Services WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce two forthcoming additions to its executive leadership team. Effective January 1, … Continue reading →

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NSSF Encouraged, Looks Forward to ATF Director Nominee Robert Cekada Confirmation Hearing

Posted on Friday, 21 November, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

November 20, 2025 NSSF Encouraged, Looks Forward to ATF Director Nominee Robert Cekada Confirmation Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is encouraged by President Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert Cekada to be the Director of the … Continue reading →

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NSSF Appeals to Fourth Circuit to Block Maryland Anti-PLCAA Law

Posted on Friday, 21 November, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

November 20, 2025 NSSF Appeals to Fourth Circuit to Block Maryland Anti-PLCAA Law WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit following the U.S. District Court of Maryland’s … Continue reading →

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NSSF Files Amicus Brief Supporting Challenge to Vermont’s 72-Hour ‘Cooling Off’ Waiting Period

Posted on Thursday, 20 November, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

November 19, 2025 NSSF Files Amicus Brief Supporting Challenge to Vermont’s 72-Hour ‘Cooling Off’ Waiting Period  WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in … Continue reading →

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NSSF’s Project ChildSafe and Local Leaders Launch "Project ChildSafe Salt Lake" to Promote Firearm Safety

Posted on Thursday, 20 November, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

November 19, 2025 NSSF’s Project ChildSafe and Local Leaders Launch “Project ChildSafe Salt Lake” to Promote Firearm Safety NSSF and partners to distribute over 2,000 free gun locks to Utah residents to encourage secure firearm storage and help prevent accidents … Continue reading →

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NSSF Launches New Digital Training Log to Enhance Employee Training and Compliance

Posted on Friday, 31 October, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

October 30, 2025 NSSF Launches New Digital Training Log to Enhance Employee Training and Compliance WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce the release of its new Digital Training Log, a user-friendly tool designed … Continue reading →

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NSSF Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Posted on Tuesday, 28 October, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

October 27, 2025 NSSF Celebrates 20th Anniversary of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF® – The Firearm Industry Trade Association – celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the enactment of the Protection of Lawful Commerce … Continue reading →

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NSSF Urges Justice Department to Resume NFA and Import Processing During Federal Government Shutdown

Posted on Friday, 17 October, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

October 16, 2025 NSSF Urges Justice Department to Resume NFA and Import Processing During Federal Government Shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, urged the Department of Justice (DOJ), in a letter, to fully reopen the National … Continue reading →

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AGLOW Presents Prestigious Golden Glow Award to National Shooting Sports Foundation

Posted on Wednesday, 15 October, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

Pictured left to right, Trent Marsh, AGLOW Chairman of the Board, Mark Olivia, Golden Glow Award Recipient, and Ken Perrott, AGLOW Past President. AGLOW Presents Prestigious Golden Glow Award to National Shooting Sports Foundation Lincoln, Neb.(Oct. 14, 2025) — The … Continue reading →

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GunBroker Auction of Winchester SX4 Shotgun Supports Project ChildSafe.

Posted on Friday, 10 October, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

October 9, 2025 GunBroker Auction of Winchester SX4 Shotgun Supports Project ChildSafe® WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites hunters and shooters to bid on a Winchester SX4 Upland Field 20 Gauge Shotgun on GunBroker.com, with proceeds … Continue reading →

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Project ChildSafe® Safety Sweepstakes Is Now Live!

Posted on Wednesday, 8 October, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

October 7, 2025 Project ChildSafe® Safety Sweepstakes Is Now Live! WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Project ChildSafe® Safety Sweepstakes is now open for entries. The annual sweepstakes is a national fundraising initiative supporting Project ChildSafe, the trusted firearm safety education program … Continue reading →

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NSSF Hails Final Rule Rolling Back Biden-Era Export Restrictions

Posted on Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 29, 2025 NSSF Hails Final Rule Rolling Back Biden-Era Export Restrictions WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, hails the Revisions of Firearms License Requirements Final Rule posted in the Federal Register by the Commerce Department’s Bureau … Continue reading →

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GunBroker Auction of Winchester SX4 Shotgun Supports Project ChildSafe®

Posted on Monday, 29 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 26, 2024 GunBroker Auction of Winchester SX4 Shotgun Supports Project ChildSafe® WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites hunters and shooters to bid on a Winchester SX4 Upland Field 20 Gauge Shotgun on GunBroker.com, with proceeds … Continue reading →

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New “Partner with a Payer” Video Spotlights Conservation Impact at Hornady and 4-H Shooting Sports Nationals

Posted on Monday, 22 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 19, 2024 New “Partner with a Payer” Video Spotlights Conservation Impact at Hornady and 4-H Shooting Sports Nationals NSSF, Hornady Manufacturing, AFWA and USFWS highlight how industry-agency collaboration supports America’s wildlife and fuels the future of outdoor traditions. GRAND … Continue reading →

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Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Programs Partner with NSSF’s First Shots

Posted on Friday, 19 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 18, 2024 Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation Programs Partner with NSSF’s First Shots WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation’s Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) and Scholastic Action … Continue reading →

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NSSF, ATF Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership With The ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ Anti-Straw Purchasing Campaign

Posted on Tuesday, 16 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 15, 2025 NSSF, ATF Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership With The ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ Anti-Straw Purchasing Campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. – NSSF® – The Firearm Industry Trade Association – and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and … Continue reading →

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NSSF Statement on Assassination of Charlie Kirk

Posted on Friday, 12 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 11, 2025 NSSF Statement on Assassination of Charlie Kirk WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, joins the nation in grieving the loss of Charlie Kirk, Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, struck down by an … Continue reading →

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