Category Archives: NSSF/NRA
Millions of New Gun Owners Will Enjoy National Shooting Sports Month in August
For immediate release | July 31, 2020 10 great reasons to celebrate the target shooting sports and enjoy special events NEWTOWN, Conn. – America’s millions of first-time firearm owners will find National Shooting Sports Month® in August a great time … Continue reading
NSSF Announces #RangeChallenge Series, USCCA to Sponsor
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce the launch of the all-new #RangeChallenge SM Series. Launched in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month®, the #RangeChallenge Series is designed to be an easy, user-friendly target … Continue reading
New Form 4473s Mailing, SHOT University Online Training Live Now
For immediate release | July 23, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has informed NSSF® that it has begun mailing starter packets of the new Form 4473 to all Federal Firearm License holders. … Continue reading
NSSF Launches American Red Cross Fundraiser
For immediate release | July 23, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has launched a fundraising campaign to benefit the American Red Cross. The fundraiser is the newest component of … Continue reading
NSSF Hails Congressional Passage of Great American Outdoors Act
For immediate release | July 22, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, praised the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan passage of H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act. This historic legislation is among the … Continue reading
NSSF Welcomes State Department Removing Obstacles to Suppressor Exports
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, lauded the decision of the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) to rescind the 2002 policy that blocked the export of firearm suppressors to overseas markets. … Continue reading
NSSF Launches New Industry Benefit
MEMBERSHIP l RETAILERS l RANGES l MANUFACTURERS NSSF Launches New Industry Benefit NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce the launch of its newest benefit, the NSSF Prescription Discount Card. Available to all affiliated with the shooting, … Continue reading
NSSF Partners with Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation on First Shots, +ONE Efforts
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation (SSSF) to promote NSSF’s First Shots® program and +ONESM Movement initiatives through SSSF’s family of … Continue reading
NSSF Opens Registration for Webinar ‘Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis’
June 26, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis.” In this 60-minute webinar, Michelle … Continue reading
Firearm Industry Praises Senate Passage of Great American Outdoors Act
For immediate release | June 17, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, praised the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, (H.R. 1957). This historic legislation, which received overwhelming bipartisan support, is among the … Continue reading
NSSF, Project Childsafe Emphasize Firearm Safety as a Critical Part of Home Safety
June is National Safety Month; Preventing Home Accidents Helps First Responders and Health Care Workers Focus on Community-wide Priorities For immediate release | June 10, 2020 NSSF, Project Childsafe Emphasize Firearm Safety as a Critical Part of Home Safety June … Continue reading
NSSF Announces New COVID-19 Operations Webinar for Outdoor Ranges
For immediate release | June 2, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Outdoor Range Models of Success During the COVID-19 Era.” … Continue reading
NSSF Launching New Webinar ‘Liability in the Age of COVID-19’
For immediate release | May 22, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Liability in the Age … Continue reading
ATF Announces Release of New Form 4473
For immediate release | May 20, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that ATF is set to release its newest version of the Form 4473. … Continue reading
Winchester Ammunition Commits To New NRA Online Source For Women
EAST ALTON, Ill. (May 20, 2020) — Winchester® Ammunition continues its industry leadership in supporting women who are interested in hunting, personal defense and the shooting sports with its commitment to a new digital platform launched by the National Rifle … Continue reading
The Ambassador Academy has been Rescheduled for June 6-10
For immediate release | May 18, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — Held outside of Orlando, Florida, the five days of training covers multiple topics, including filming and editing, social media analytics and strategy, Second Amendment-related hostile communication and on-camera presence, live-fire … Continue reading
NSSF Joins AFSP and VA for Webcast on ‘Protecting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide During COVID-19’
USCCA Will Premiere the Webcast on May 14, 8 p.m. EST, on its YouTube Channel NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has joined with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for … Continue reading
New Jersey’s Range 129 Earns NSSF Five-Star Rating
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has awarded Range 129 its highest Five-Star ratingfor range excellence. Located in Absecon, New Jersey, on the coast in the southern … Continue reading
Industry Day at the Range New Exhibitor Registration Open Now
Industry Day at the Range invites new exhibitors to register for the 16th annual event taking place on Jan. 18, 2021, one day prior to SHOT Show. Shooting lanes are available for all firearms types, along with tents for non-shooting … Continue reading
Firearm Industry Honors Senator Shelley Moore Capito as Legislator of the Year
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm, ammunition, hunting and recreational shooting sports industry, recognized U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) as the 2019 National Shooting Sports Foundation Legislator of the Year … Continue reading
NSSF PAC Achieves Unprecedented Support in 2019
For immediate release | April 21, 2020 More than $250,000 in contributions, 77 pro-industry legislators supported WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® Political Action Committee, NSSF®PAC, released its 2019 Year in Review report to members and industry partners … Continue reading
Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 213% Since 2008
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $60 billion in 2019, a 213-percent increase, while the total number of full-time-equivalent jobs rose from … Continue reading
NSSF’S Project ChildSafe Launches New Tools for First-Time Gun Owners
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®) today unveiled a new infographic for first-time gun owners in response to the surge in firearms sales across the U.S. Additionally, through its Project ChildSafe® program, NSSF has launched a newFirearm Storage … Continue reading
Massachusetts Governor Opens, Then Closes ‘Essential Critical’ Gun Retail
For immediate release | April 1, 2020 Gov. Charlie Baker Quietly Lifted Restrictions, Only to Reverse Course. NEWTOWN, Conn. — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker closed federally licensed firearm dealers after briefly listing them open as “essential” services. The move effectively … Continue reading
NSSF Donates $25,000 in Support of Newtown and Region’s Virus Responders
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, has made donations totaling $25,000 to three groups indispensable to supporting the health and welfare of area residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading
NSSF, Retailers Emphasize Gun Safety as Sales Rise and Families Stay Home
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and its partners urge gun owners to keep firearm safety a top priority and are making safety resources widely available as gun and ammunition sales increase, especially among first-time … Continue reading
NSSF Presents R3 Leader of the Year Award to Jenifer Wisniewski
For immediate release | March 12, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, presented its R3 Leader of the Year Award to Jenifer Wisniewski, Chief of Outreach and Communication with the Tennessee … Continue reading
NSSF’s SHOT Show Receives Creative Award
LAS VEGAS — The Davey Awards has recognized the National Shooting Sports Foundation®’s SHOT Show® with a Gold Davey Award in its Design/Print category for the SHOT Show’s “Fully Loaded” print advertising. The award recognizes NSSF® and CSG Creative, … Continue reading
NSSF Announces New +ONE Movement Industry Promotional Tools
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its library of +ONESM Movement promotional resources. Launched in 2019, the +ONE Movement is … Continue reading
Davenport Guns & Shooting Club Earns NSSF Four-Star Rating
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has awarded Davenport Guns & Shooting Club a Four-Star rating for range excellence. Located in the heart of Davenport, … Continue reading
NSSF Sponsors Ambassador Academy
For immediate release | February 17, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it is sponsoring the 2020 Ambassador Academy taking place Mar. 28-Apr. 1 … Continue reading
SAAMI Offers Clarification on Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge
SAAMI would like to clarify the recent press release of February 7th. SIG Sauer was listed as the developer of the cartridge as is standard practice for the company which introduces the cartridge. SAAMI and SIG Sauer felt … Continue reading
SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®), the organization at the forefront of promoting firearm safety by creating standards that ensure safety, reliability and interchangeability of firearms, ammunition, and components, has announced the acceptance … Continue reading
NSSF, Project ChildSafe Help Promote Firearms Safety in Denver
For immediate release | February 3, 2020 Free gun locks, safety resources donated to mayor’s gun safety initiative NEWTOWN, Conn. — Project ChildSafe®, the firearms safety program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), has provided 1,000 firearm safety … Continue reading
6th Annual HAVA/NSSF Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 for America’s Veterans
For immediate release | January 27, 2020 LAS VEGAS — NSSF today announced that its annual pre-SHOT Show golf outing to benefit the charity Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) raised $50,000. HAVA is a 501(c)(3) organization formed by companies in … Continue reading
NSSF Hails Publication of Firearms Export Reform Rules
WASHINGTON — NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, applauds the Trump administration’s posting for public inspection the final rules that modernize the export regulations for sporting … Continue reading
Lucas Oil is Official 2020 SHOT Show Wi-Fi Sponsor
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Lucas Oil Products, Inc., has agreed to be the official Wi-Fi Sponsor for the 2020 SHOT Show®. Lucas … Continue reading
2020 SHOT Show New Product Center Sponsored by USCCA
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that theUnited States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) will be the official sponsor of the 2020 SHOT Show® New Product … Continue reading
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