Category Archives: NSSF/NRA
Gearfire’s RetailBI is the Platinum Sponsor of NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit
April 20, 2022 Gearfire’s RetailBI is the Platinum Sponsor of NSSF Marketing and Leadership Summit NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that RetailBI has signed on to be the Platinum Sponsor … Continue reading
Tried and True and Proven. Partner with a Payer Video Highlights Sport Fish Restoration Success in South Carolina.
Industry and conservation representatives speak to the irreplaceable industry-paid excise taxes that yields science based fisheries management and increased angler-boater access. April 18, 2022 Tried and True and Proven. Partner with a Payer Video Highlights Sport Fish Restoration Success in … Continue reading
NSSF Statement on White House ATF Nomination, Gun Control Orders
April 11, 2021 NSSF Statement on White House ATF Nomination, Gun Control Orders NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, listened with keen interest to President Joe Biden’s nomination of Steve Dettelbach for Director of the Bureau of … Continue reading
Registration for Attendees and Exhibitors Opens for NSSF Range-Retailer Business Expo™
April 7, 2022 Registration for Attendees and Exhibitors Opens for NSSF Range-Retailer Business Expo™ NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF® is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its Range-Retailer Business Expo July 11-13 in New Orleans. The Range-Retailer Expo … Continue reading
NSSF Honors Sen. Chuck Grassley as Legislator of the Year
NSSF Honors Sen. Chuck Grassley as Legislator of the Year NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, proudly honored U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) as the 2021 NSSF Legislator of the Year for his determined commitment to protect … Continue reading
Heartland Gun Club & Range Earns NSSF Five-Star Rating
“They have created a venue that aims to educate and entertain its patrons on and off the range with its indoor/outdoor meeting spaces that can hold events of all shapes and sizes.” -Zach Snow, NSSF Director, Member Development March 31, … Continue reading
Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 269% Since 2008
The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $70.52 billion in 2021, a 269 percent increase. March 30, 2021 Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 269% Since 2008 … Continue reading
SHOOTING SPORTS: NSSF First Shots Program
Photo courtesy of NSSF Howard Leight Continues Support of First Shots NSSF First Shots Program increases safe participation in the shooting sports while creating new customers for shooting ranges CANTON, MA (March 9, 2022) – Honeywell Howard Leight, a leading … Continue reading
NSSF Welcomes Rep. Bergman’s FIND Act Introduction in Congress
This vital legislation will end the ability of corporate entities from profiting from taxpayer-funded federal contracts while discriminating against a Constitutionally-protected industry at the same time. March 9, 2021 NSSF Welcomes Rep. Bergman’s FIND Act Introduction in Congress NEWTOWN, Conn. … Continue reading
NSSF Announces Study on Assessing the Quality and Availability of Hunting and Shooting Access in the United States
February 15, 2022 NSSF Announces Study on Assessing the Quality and Availability of Hunting and Shooting Access in the United States With support from an AFWA grant, new research looks at availability, access, issues and current perceptions NEWTOWN, Conn. — … Continue reading
NSSF Invites Employees of Patron Member Companies to Apply for $50,000 in Education Scholarships
NSSF has made a total of $50,000 in scholarship funding available this year for a maximum of 25 winning entries. February 14, 2022 NSSF Invites Employees of Patron Member Companies to Apply for $50,000 in Education Scholarships NEWTOWN, Conn. — … Continue reading
Guns.com Renews Support For NSSF’s Project ChildSafe Program
February 11, 2022 Guns.com Renews Support For NSSF’s Project ChildSafe Program NEWTOWN, Conn., and RICHMOND, Va. – Guns.com, a leading online firearm retailer, has renewed its sponsorship of the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF®) Project ChildSafe® program with a $10,000 … Continue reading
NSSF Range-Retailer Business EXPO Issues Call for Presentations
This knowledge-sharing event combines a dedicated range and retail trade show, endless networking opportunities and top-notch education for every stage of a business venture. February 8, 2022 NSSF Range-Retailer Business EXPO Issues Call for Presentations NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, The … Continue reading
NSSF Announces Release of Fourth ‘Partner with a Payer’ Video
Highlighting Longstanding Conservation Partnerships with Industries, State Agencies and USFWS February 7, 2022 NSSF Announces Release of Fourth ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Video Highlighting Longstanding Conservation Partnerships with Industries, State Agencies and USFWS NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, The Trade Association … Continue reading
NSSF Retailer Surveys Indicate 5.4 Million First-Time Gun Buyers in 2021
NSSF Retailer Surveys Indicate 5.4 Million First-Time Gun Buyers in 2021 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, revealed that at least 5.4 million people purchased a firearm for the first time in … Continue reading
Firearm Industry Inducts Six Leaders into NSSF Hall of Fame
January 20, 2022 -Firearm Industry Inducts Six Leaders into NSSF Hall of Fame Six whose contributions strengthened industry and expanded the shooting sports are honored at 2022 SHOT Show LAS VEGAS — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade … Continue reading
SHOT Show Makes Strong Return to Las Vegas
January 21, 2022 SHOT Show Makes Strong Return to Las Vegas LAS VEGAS — The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®), owned and operated by NSSF®—The Firearm Industry Trade Association—made a triumphant return to Las Vegas this week, … Continue reading
SAAMI and USDOT-PHMSA Develop Guidance for Shippers of Ammunition and Component Parts
January 13, 2022 SAAMI and USDOT-PHMSA Develop Guidance for Shippers of Ammunition and Component Parts NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Transportation, … Continue reading
Geissele Automatics and Otis Technology Help Keep the 2022 SHOT Show Safe with Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship
For immediate release | January 13, 2022 Geissele Automatics and Otis Technology Help Keep the 2022 SHOT Show Safe with Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that … Continue reading
Beware Of Website Scams
Beware of bogus websites and web scams aimed at consumers MEMBERSHIP l RETAILERS l RANGES l MANUFACTURERS Beware Of Website Scams NSSF® has learned from several industry firearm, ammunition and propellant manufacturers of bogus websites and web scams aimed at … Continue reading
NSSF Welcomes Many Bronze Level Sponsors of 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic
For immediate release | January 10, 2022 NSSF Welcomes Many Bronze Level Sponsors of 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that … Continue reading
Guns.com Commits to Platinum Sponsorship of 2022 SHOT University
“With a shared mission to support our firearm retailers and help them succeed, we are proud to be the platinum sponsor of SHOT University.” -Jeff Tesch, Guns.com Director of Business Development January 7, 2022 Guns.com Commits to Platinum Sponsorship of … Continue reading
NSSF Announces Release of Third ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Video
For immediate release | January 6, 2021 NSSF Announces Release of Third ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Video Highlighting Longstanding Conservation Partnerships with Industries, State Agencies and USFWS NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, has added … Continue reading
Gearfire Sponsors NSSF’s SHOT University Online
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Gearfire has signed on to sponsor NSSF’s SHOT UniversityTM Online. Gearfire provides a suite of award-winning technology solutions that … Continue reading
Members of the Firearm Industry Launch Battle to Have New York Statute Declared Unconstitutional
December 16, 2021 Members of the Firearm Industry Launch Battle to Have New York Statute Declared Unconstitutional NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and a group of fourteen firearm manufacturers, distributors, and retailers filed a lawsuit and … Continue reading
USCCA Sponsors 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Gold Level
For immediate release | December 16, 2021 USCCA Sponsors 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Gold Level NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that the … Continue reading
The Independence Fund Signs on as Silver Sponsor of 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic
For immediate release | December 13, 2021 The Independence Fund Signs on as Silver Sponsor of 7th Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to … Continue reading
NSSF Announces the Release of Video 2 on the ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Webpage
For immediate release | December 8, 2021 NSSF Announces the Release of Video 2 on the ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Webpage Highlighting Longstanding Conservation Partnerships with Industries, State Agencies and USFWS NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the … Continue reading
Background Checks Top 687,000 During Black Friday ‘Week’
This year has already been shaping up to be the second strongest year for firearm sales on record, second only to 2020’s record-breaking number of 21 million background checks for a firearm sale. November 29, 2021 Background Checks Top 687,000 … Continue reading
NSSF Praises Senate Bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Act
For immediate release | November 18, 2021 NSSF Praises Senate Bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Act NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, praised the introduction of the bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Act. This legislation, introduced … Continue reading
NSSF Announces ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Web Resource and Video Series
For immediate release | November 17, 2021 NSSF Announces ‘Partner with a Payer®’ Web Resource and Video Series Highlighting Longstanding Conservation Partnerships with Industries, State Agencies and USFWS NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association … Continue reading
NSSF Partners with Celerant to Support Project ChildSafe
November 15, 2021 NSSF Partners with Celerant to Support Project ChildSafe This partnership will allow the industry to support our ongoing safety efforts by offering their customers an easy-to-use, point-of-sale donation option at no cost to the business. NEWTOWN, Conn. … Continue reading
NSSF, Area Leaders Launch “Project ChildSafe Albuquerque” Firearm Safety Initiative
November 10, 2021 NSSF, Area Leaders Launch “Project ChildSafe Albuquerque” Firearm Safety Initiative ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), Albuquerque City Councilors Brook Bassan and Klarissa Peña, representatives from Albuquerque Public Schools, the New Mexico State … Continue reading
SAAMI ‘Save the Date’ for 2022 Ballistics Conference
For immediate release | October 22, 2021 SAAMI ‘Save the Date’ for 2022 Ballistics Conference NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®) has scheduled its 2022 Ballistics Conference for September 13-14 in Rapid City, South Dakota. … Continue reading
Greater Miami Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
For immediate release | October 19, 2021 Greater Miami Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ MIAMI, Fla. – As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases … Continue reading
SAAMI Announces Ammunition Equivalency Online Resources
October 14, 2021 SAAMI Announces Ammunition Equivalency Online Resources NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute,®Inc., (SAAMI®), is pleased to announce that it has added two new web-based resources. These new documents help to clarify the interchangeability … Continue reading
Kalispel Tribe/Kalispel Case Line Becomes Latest Sponsor of NSSF’S Project ChildSafe
Kalispel Tribe/Kalispel Case Line Becomes Latest Sponsor of NSSF’s Project ChildSafe® NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association of the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and its manufacturing … Continue reading
Smith & Wesson’s Tennessee Move Follows Migration Pattern to States Respecting Firearm Industry Contributions
For immediate release | September 30, 2021 Smith & Wesson’s Tennessee Move Follows Migration Pattern to States Respecting Firearm Industry Contributions NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, noted that the announcement from … Continue reading
Trijicon Supports Mentorship With The Trijicon Hunt +ONE Experience Giveaway Valued at $10,000
For immediate release | September 27, 2021 Trijicon Supports Mentorship With The Trijicon Hunt +ONE Experience Giveaway Valued at $10,000 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Trijicon is sponsoring the Trijicon Hunt … Continue reading
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