Category Archives: NSSF/NRA
Otis Technology Keeps 2021 SHOT Show Safe with Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship
LAS VEGAS — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Otis Technology will be supplying more than 52,500 bottles of hand sanitizer for distribution during the 2021 SHOT Show®. Headquartered in Lyons Falls, New York, Otis … Continue reading
Hornady Manufacturing Contributes $500,000 to NSSF’s 2020 #GUNVOTE Voter Education Campaign
For immediate release | September 9, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Hornady Manufacturing, a leading ammunition manufacturer, contributed $500,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE® voter registration and education campaign. This … Continue reading
NSSF, Project ChildSafe Support Suicide Prevention Month with Resources for All Gun Owners
NEWTOWN, Conn. – As suicide prevention groups mark Suicide Prevention Month by calling for prevention to become a national priority during the COVID-19 pandemic, the firearm industry is supporting that effort by educating the public – particularly the gun-owning community, … Continue reading
Enduring Partnerships: Manufacturer Excise Taxes and Conservation
To help emphasize the important work conservation agencies do and how Pittman-Robertson funds help them, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service produced this Enduring Partnerships video. NEWTOWN, Conn. – Our industry well knows that excise taxes collected on firearms, ammunition … Continue reading
Geissele Automatics Donates 250,000 Face Masks to 2021 SHOT Show
For immediate release | August 27, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Geissele Automatics will be donating 250,000 face masks for distribution during the 2021 SHOT Show®. Headquartered in North Wales, … Continue reading
Colt’s Mfg. Contributes Gearbox Giveaway to National Shooting Sports Month
For immediate release | August 27, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Colt’s Manufacturing Co., LLC, has signed on as a Gearbox Giveaway sponsor in support of 2020’s National … Continue reading
Daniel Defense Boosts National Shooting Sports Month’s Participation with Gearbox Giveaway
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Daniel Defense® has agreed to sponsor a Gearbox Giveaway in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®.After a friend introduced him to target shooting with a … Continue reading
First-Time Gun Buyers Grow to Nearly 5 Million in 2020
NSSF surveyed firearm retailers which reported that 40 percent of sales were conducted to purchasers who have never previously owned a firearm. NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, updated retail survey-based estimates and concluded that … Continue reading
Vista Outdoor Brands Donate Two Gearbox Giveaways, #RangeChallenge Prizes to National Shooting Sports Month
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Hoppe’s, RCBS, Champion and Butler Creek have signed on as sponsors of two +ONESM Gearbox Giveaways in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®. All four … Continue reading
GLOCK Donates ‘New Shooter’ Gearbox for National Shooting Sports Month
August 14, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that GLOCK has agreed to sponsor a “New Shooter” Gearbox Giveaway in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®. Founded by Gaston Glock in … Continue reading
National Shooting Sports Month Gets Mossberg Gearbox Giveaway
For immediate release | August 11, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., has agreed to sponsor a Gearbox Giveaway in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports … Continue reading
NSSF Statement on New York Attorney General’s Intent to Dissolve the National Rifle Association
For immediate release | August 6, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is troubled by the politically-driven decision of New York Attorney General Letitia James to seek to dissolve the National Rifle Association, America’s … Continue reading
Primary Arms Sponsors Gearbox Giveaway, #RangeChallenge Prizes for National Shooting Sports Month
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Primary Arms is the newest Gearbox Giveaway sponsor in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month® and the all new #RangeChallengeSM Series. Based in … Continue reading
Sig Sauer Announces New Gearbox for National Shooting Sports Month
August 4, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that SIG SAUER has agreed to sponsor a Gearbox Giveaway in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®. SIG SAUER is a … Continue reading
SIG SAUER Kicks-Off National Shooting Sports Month
NEWINGTON, N.H., (August 4, 2020) – In recognition of National Shooting Sports Month, SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce support for the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual initiative to celebrate the shooting sports throughout the month of August. … Continue reading
White House Celebrates National Shooting Sports Month
NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is proud to share the Presidential Message on National Shooting Sports Month® 2020, in which President Donald Trump commemorates “…our Constitutional right to bear arms by celebrating America’s cherished … Continue reading
NSSF Says Shot Show 2021 is ON!
SHOT Show Insider: SHOT Show All Systems Go; Silver Lining in CES Cancellation Welcome to the latest SHOT Show Insider, written by the SHOT Show team at NSSF and our show partners to keep you informed about plans for the … Continue reading
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
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