Category Archives: NSSF/NRA

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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New NSSF Member Benefits from OtterText and OtterWaiver

Posted on Friday, 5 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 4, 2025 New NSSF Member Benefits from OtterText and OtterWaiver OtterText and OtterWaiver Deliver Powerful Tools for Communication, Compliance, and Growth SHELTON, Conn. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce a new member benefit through … Continue reading →

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Win a Winchester Safe During NSSF’s Gun Storage Check Week

Posted on Friday, 5 September, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

September 4, 2025 Win a Winchester Safe During NSSF’s Gun Storage Check Week Enter free at GunStorageCheck.org WASHINGTON, D.C.—During Gun Storage Check Week’s September 1-7 observance, NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites people to enter the Gun Storage Check … Continue reading →

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NSSF’s ‘Gun Storage Check Week’ is Sept. 1-7 During National Suicide Prevention Month

Posted on Friday, 29 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 28, 2025 NSSF’s ‘Gun Storage Check Week’ is Sept. 1-7 During National Suicide Prevention Month Securely storing firearms creates ‘time and distance’ and can prevent suicide. Win a Winchester gun safe at GunStorageCheck.org. WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade … Continue reading →

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NSSF Files Letter with Federal Trade Commission Urging Examination of Biden-Era Abuses

Posted on Wednesday, 27 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 26, 2025 NSSF Files Letter with Federal Trade Commission Urging Examination of Biden-Era Abuses WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson urging the FTC to … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Welcomes SATERN and True Ballistics to Institute

Posted on Friday, 22 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 21, 2025 SAAMI Welcomes SATERN and True Ballistics to Institute SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that Liberty Barrels, Inc. (DBA SATERN) and True Ballistics LLC, have joined SAAMI as … Continue reading →

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NSSF Celebrates Oklahoma’s Gov. Kevin Stitt Signing FIND Act into Law

Posted on Thursday, 14 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 13, 2025 NSSF Celebrates Oklahoma’s Gov. Kevin Stitt Signing FIND Act into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrated Oklahoma’s Gov. Kevin Stitt signing SB 500, the NSSF-priority Firearm Industry Nondiscrimination (FIND) Act, yesterday in … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases

Posted on Thursday, 14 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 13, 2025 Charlotte Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™ CHARLOTTE — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the … Continue reading →

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NSSF Awards $50,000 in Patron Member Student Scholarships

Posted on Tuesday, 12 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 11, 2025 NSSF Awards $50,000 in Patron Member Student Scholarships 20 Students are recognized for their essays on firearm-related topics WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded $50,000 in scholarship funds to 20 students in … Continue reading →

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NSSF Applauds President’s Executive Order Ending Banking Discrimination

Posted on Friday, 8 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 7, 2025 NSSF Applauds President’s Executive Order Ending Banking Discrimination WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds President Donald Trump’s signing today at The White House the Executive Order Guaranteeing Free and Fair Banking for All … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Updates Its ‘Sporting Firearms’ Handling and Transportation Publication

Posted on Thursday, 7 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 6, 2025 SAAMI Updates Its ‘Sporting Firearms’ Handling and Transportation Publication SHELTON, Conn.— The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,® Inc., (SAAMI®), has revised and updated its information publication, “Sporting Firearms: Safe Handling Considerations and Shipping Guidelines for Interstate … Continue reading →

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NSSF Hails President Trump’s National Shooting Sports Month Message

Posted on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

August 4, 2025 NSSF Hails President Trump’s National Shooting Sports Month Message WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, hails President Donald Trump’s Presidential Message celebrating National Shooting Sports Month® posted by The White House this morning. The … Continue reading →

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August is National Shooting Sports Month®—Celebrate All Month Long!

Posted on Monday, 4 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

July 31, 2025 August is National Shooting Sports Month® — Celebrate All Month Long! Join the Celebration to Promote Firearm Safety, Fun and Community This August WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, invites everyone to celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Mark Barnes & Associates Returns as Gold Sponsor for the 2025 NSSF Import/Export Conference

Posted on Friday, 1 August, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

July 31, 2025 Mark Barnes & Associates Returns as Gold Sponsor for the 2025 NSSF Import/Export Conference WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that Mark Barnes & Associates has once again committed as … Continue reading →

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Independence Indoor Shooting Receives NSSF’s Five-Star Range Rating

Posted on Friday, 25 July, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

July 24, 2025 Independence Indoor Shooting Receives NSSF’s Five-Star Range Rating WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded Independence Indoor Shooting with its coveted Five-Star rating for range excellence. Five stars is the highest rating in NSSF’s star-rating … Continue reading →

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NSSF Range-Retailer Business Expo Wraps Up in West Palm Beach with High Engagement and Strong Industry Momentum

Posted on Monday, 21 July, 2025 by twobirdsflyingpub

July 18, 2025 NSSF Range-Retailer Business Expo Wraps Up in West Palm Beach with High Engagement and Strong Industry Momentum WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — NSSF® The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the … Continue reading →

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