Category Archives: NSSF/NRA

Browning Arms Company, FN America Contribute $50,000 to NSSF’s 2020 #GUNVOTE Voter Education Campaign

Posted on Tuesday, 22 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

For immediate release | September 21, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Browning Arms Company and FN America have together contributed $50,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE® voter registration, education and … Continue reading →

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Guns.com Commits to Platinum Sponsorship of 2021 SHOT University

Posted on Tuesday, 22 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Guns.com has agreed to sponsor the 2021 SHOT UniversitySM at the Platinum level. Headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota, Guns.com is a firearms marketplace that partners … Continue reading →

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NSSF Releases 2020 Congressional Report Card

Posted on Friday, 18 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, released its 2020 Congressional Report Card, grading all 431 U.S. Representatives and 100 U.S. Senators on key legislation that was of critical importance to the firearm and ammunition industry, … Continue reading →

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National Shooting Sports Month Gets a Boost With S&W Gearbox Giveaway

Posted on Thursday, 17 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

For immediate release | September 16, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Smith & Wesson has agreed to sponsor a “+ONE Concealed Carry” Gearbox Giveaway in support of 2020’s … Continue reading →

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Firearm Industry Commends U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s Commitment to True Gun Safety

Posted on Tuesday, 15 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

For immediate release | September 14, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, joined U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R – S.C.) at Palmetto State Armory, in Greenville, S.C., to commend him for his commitment to … Continue reading →

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Otis Technology Keeps 2021 SHOT Show Safe with Hand Sanitizer Sponsorship

Posted on Friday, 11 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Hornady Manufacturing Contributes $500,000 to NSSF’s 2020 #GUNVOTE Voter Education Campaign

Posted on Thursday, 10 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF, Project ChildSafe Support Suicide Prevention Month with Resources for All Gun Owners

Posted on Wednesday, 9 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Enduring Partnerships: Manufacturer Excise Taxes and Conservation

Posted on Thursday, 3 September, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Geissele Automatics Donates 250,000 Face Masks to 2021 SHOT Show

Posted on Friday, 28 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Colt’s Mfg. Contributes Gearbox Giveaway to National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Friday, 28 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Daniel Defense Boosts National Shooting Sports Month’s Participation with Gearbox Giveaway

Posted on Wednesday, 26 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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First-Time Gun Buyers Grow to Nearly 5 Million in 2020

Posted on Tuesday, 25 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Vista Outdoor Brands Donate Two Gearbox Giveaways, #RangeChallenge Prizes to National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Friday, 21 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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GLOCK Donates ‘New Shooter’ Gearbox for National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Monday, 17 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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National Shooting Sports Month Gets Mossberg Gearbox Giveaway

Posted on Wednesday, 12 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Statement on New York Attorney General’s Intent to Dissolve the National Rifle Association

Posted on Friday, 7 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Primary Arms Sponsors Gearbox Giveaway, #RangeChallenge Prizes for National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Friday, 7 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Sig Sauer Announces New Gearbox for National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Wednesday, 5 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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SIG SAUER Kicks-Off National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Wednesday, 5 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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White House Celebrates National Shooting Sports Month

Posted on Tuesday, 4 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Says Shot Show 2021 is ON!

Posted on Monday, 3 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Millions of New Gun Owners Will Enjoy National Shooting Sports Month in August

Posted on Monday, 3 August, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Announces #RangeChallenge Series, USCCA to Sponsor

Posted on Thursday, 30 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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New Form 4473s Mailing, SHOT University Online Training Live Now

Posted on Friday, 24 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Launches American Red Cross Fundraiser

Posted on Friday, 24 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Hails Congressional Passage of Great American Outdoors Act

Posted on Thursday, 23 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Welcomes State Department Removing Obstacles to Suppressor Exports

Posted on Monday, 13 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Launches New Industry Benefit

Posted on Monday, 13 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Partners with Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation on First Shots, +ONE Efforts

Posted on Tuesday, 7 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Opens Registration for Webinar ‘Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis’

Posted on Monday, 29 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Firearm Industry Praises Senate Passage of Great American Outdoors Act

Posted on Thursday, 18 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Firearm Industry Disappointed By U.S. Supreme Court’s Refusal to Accept Second Amendment Cases

Posted on Tuesday, 16 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, expressed profound disappointment and frustration by the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to accept any of nearly a dozen Second Amendment-related appeals. The Supreme Court requires just four justices to agree to … Continue reading →

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NSSF, Project Childsafe Emphasize Firearm Safety as a Critical Part of Home Safety

Posted on Thursday, 11 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Announces New COVID-19 Operations Webinar for Outdoor Ranges

Posted on Wednesday, 3 June, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Launching New Webinar ‘Liability in the Age of COVID-19’

Posted on Monday, 25 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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ATF Announces Release of New Form 4473

Posted on Thursday, 21 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Winchester Ammunition Commits To New NRA Online Source For Women

Posted on Thursday, 21 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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The Ambassador Academy has been Rescheduled for June 6-10

Posted on Tuesday, 19 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Joins AFSP and VA for Webcast on ‘Protecting Mental Health and Preventing Suicide During COVID-19’

Posted on Friday, 15 May, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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