Category Archives: NSSF/NRA

USPSA, SCSA Sign on as NSSF’s First Shots Partners

Posted on Friday, 20 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

March 19, 2026 USPSA, SCSA Sign on as NSSF’s First Shots Partners WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA) have become … Continue reading →

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NSSF Applauds U.S. House Passage of Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Posted on Friday, 20 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

March 18, 2026 NSSF Applauds U.S. House Passage of Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for the bipartisan approval of the Protecting Access for … Continue reading →

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Partner with a Payer Program Showcases How Federal Excise Taxes Power Conservation—With Henry Repeating Arms’ American Craft at the Core

Posted on Thursday, 19 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

March 18, 2026 Partner with a Payer Program Showcases How Federal Excise Taxes Power Conservation—With Henry Repeating Arms’ American Craft at the Core NSSF highlights how firearm and ammunition manufacturers’ Federal Excise Taxes fund habitat, hunter education, and public shooting … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Wednesday, 18 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

March 17, 2026 NSSF’s Project ChildSafe and Local Leaders Launch “Project ChildSafe Tuscaloosa” to Promote Firearm Safety  NSSF and partners to distribute nearly 1,000 free gun locks to Tuscaloosa residents to encourage secure firearm storage and help prevent accidents TUSCALOOSA, … Continue reading →

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NSSF Opens 2026 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Applications

Posted on Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

March 16, 2026 NSSF Opens 2026 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Applications NGOs can apply for $100,000 in support of R3 efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has opened the application period for the 2026 Hunting Heritage … Continue reading →

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Benelli USA Buoys NSSF’s Protect Liberty PAC with $30,000 Contribution Ahead of 2026 Election Efforts

Posted on Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

Benelli USA Buoys NSSF’s Protect Liberty PAC with $30,000 Contribution Ahead of 2026 Election Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. – The NSSF’s Protect Liberty Political Action Committee (Protect Liberty PAC) announced a major financial boost after Benelli USA pledged a $30,000 contribution … Continue reading →

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NSSF Launches Newly Redesigned ‘Where To Shoot’ App to Help Shooters Find Ranges Nationwide

Posted on Thursday, 12 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

March 11, 2026 NSSF Launches Newly Redesigned ‘Where To Shoot’ App to Help Shooters Find Ranges Nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, announces the relaunch of its newly improved Where To Shoot mobile app, helping connect … Continue reading →

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Project ChildSafe Foundation Expands Fundraising Opportunities with New Product Donation Process

Posted on Tuesday, 10 March, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

March 9, 2026 Project ChildSafe Foundation Expands Fundraising Opportunities with New Product Donation Process WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Project ChildSafe Foundation today announced the launch of an enhanced fundraising model that brings together its popular Safety Sweepstakes and charity auctions … Continue reading →

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NSSF Petitions U.S. Supreme Court in NSSF v. James

Posted on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

February 23, 2026 NSSF Petitions U.S. Supreme Court in NSSF v. James WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari in NSSF v. James, a challenge to New York’s … Continue reading →

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NSSF Salutes VA Secretary Collins for Protecting Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Posted on Thursday, 19 February, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

February 18, 2026 NSSF Salutes VA Secretary Collins for Protecting Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, salutes Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins for protecting veterans’ Second Amendment rights by eliminating … Continue reading →

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NSSF Celebrates Nearly $1.3 Billion to States for Wildlife Conservation

Posted on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

February 17, 2026 NSSF Celebrates Nearly $1.3 Billion to States for Wildlife Conservation  WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) announcement that nearly $1.3 billion is being delivered to state … Continue reading →

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NSSF Salutes South Dakota’s Gov. Larry Rhoden for Signing Suppressor Law

Posted on Thursday, 12 February, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

February 10, 2026 NSSF Salutes South Dakota’s Gov. Larry Rhoden for Signing Suppressor Law WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, the Firearm Industry Trade Association, salutes South Dakota’s Gov. Larry Rhoden for promptly following through on his promise to sign into law … Continue reading →

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Olympic Great and Team Winchester Member Kim Rhode Receives the NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award

Posted on Friday, 6 February, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

Olympic Great and Team Winchester Member Kim Rhode Receives the NSSF Ken Sedlecky Lifetime Achievement Award CLAYTON, MO (February 5, 2026) — Kim Rhode of Team Winchester and one of the most decorated U.S. Olympic athletes and a lifelong ambassador … Continue reading →

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NSSF Board of Governors Welcomes Todd Seyfert

Posted on Thursday, 5 February, 2026 by twobirdsflyingpub

NSSF Board of Governors Welcomes Todd Seyfert WASHINGTON, D.C.—NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that industry executive Todd Seyfert has been elected to the NSSF Board of Governors. Seyfert, who is President and CEO of Sturm, … Continue reading →

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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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