Tag Archives: NSSF

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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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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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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SHOT Show 2021 Update

Posted on Sunday, 12 July, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

Jul 9, 2020 Courtesy: The Outdoor Wire With conventions, concerts and live events having dropped like proverbial flies, there’s a serious bit of speculation around the outdoor industry concerning the biggest event in our industry: SHOT Show. SHOT Show, despite … 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 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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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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NSSF’S Project ChildSafe Launches New Tools for First-Time Gun Owners

Posted on Tuesday, 7 April, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF, Retailers Emphasize Gun Safety as Sales Rise and Families Stay Home

Posted on Monday, 23 March, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

    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 →

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NSSF Announces New +ONE Movement Industry Promotional Tools

Posted on Tuesday, 25 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

    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 →

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Davenport Guns & Shooting Club Earns NSSF Four-Star Rating

Posted on Monday, 24 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Sponsors Ambassador Academy

Posted on Tuesday, 18 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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SAAMI Offers Clarification on Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge

Posted on Friday, 14 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

    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 →

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SAAMI Announces Acceptance of New 300 HAM’R Cartridge

Posted on Monday, 10 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

    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 →

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NSSF, Project ChildSafe Help Promote Firearms Safety in Denver

Posted on Tuesday, 4 February, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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Back From Shot Show 2020 !

Posted on Friday, 31 January, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

 I’m back from Shot Show 2020 and beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada. It was another expansive show with exhibitors from all over the world, and NSSF has done an amazing job of growing the event year over year.  Shot Show 2021 … Continue reading →

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6th Annual HAVA/NSSF Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 for America’s Veterans

Posted on Tuesday, 28 January, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

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 →

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NSSF Hails Publication of Firearms Export Reform Rules

Posted on Monday, 20 January, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

    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 →

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Lucas Oil is Official 2020 SHOT Show Wi-Fi Sponsor

Posted on Friday, 10 January, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

  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 →

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NSSF President Joseph Bartozzi Named CEO by Board of Governors

Posted on Tuesday, 7 January, 2020 by twobirdsflyingpub

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, has announced that NSSF’s Board of Governors has voted to add the title and duties of Chief Executive Officer to Joseph Bartozzi’s current and ongoing responsibilities … Continue reading →

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NSSF Honors Fallen Officers with $25,000 Fraternal Order of Police Donation

Posted on Thursday, 19 December, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, is honoring the nation’s fallen law enforcement officers by contributing $25,000 to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The donation was delivered to FOP … Continue reading →

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NSSF Welcomes Massachusetts AG’s ‘Enforcement Notice’ Clarification

Posted on Thursday, 12 December, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, accepts Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s agreement to clarify the Enforcement Notice that included “’Copies’ or ‘Duplicates’ of the Enumerated Weapons.” The Attorney General’s … Continue reading →

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NSSF Releases Firearms Production Figures

Posted on Thursday, 5 December, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

For immediate release | December 3, 2019 More than 17.7 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Private Ownership WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, released the 2017 Firearms Production Report to members. The … Continue reading →

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Your Donation to Project ChildSafe Will Support Firearm Safety Efforts and Help Save Lives

Posted on Wednesday, 4 December, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  NEWTOWN, Conn. — Today is Giving Tuesday and the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) is asking those who donate to worthy causes to consider making a gift in support of Project ChildSafe®, its award-winning community gun safety program that … Continue reading →

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Project ChildSafe Announces New Donation Page Ahead of Giving Tuesday

Posted on Tuesday, 26 November, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

    Your Recurring Donation Will Support Firearm Safety Efforts That Help Save Lives NEWTOWN, Conn. — With Giving Tuesday fast approaching on December 3, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s® firearms safety program, Project ChildSafe®, is making supporters aware of … Continue reading →

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SAAMI Welcomes Kalashnikov USA to Organization

Posted on Friday, 22 November, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

  NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute Inc.,® (SAAMI®) is pleased to announce that Kalashnikov USA has joined as a Supporting Member. A manufacturer of rifles, pistols and shotguns, Kalashnikov USA is headquartered in Pompano Beach, … Continue reading →

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Shooters World’s Two New Locations Earn NSSF Five-Star Ratings

Posted on Thursday, 24 October, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

For immediate release | October 22, 2019 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has awarded its highest Five-Star rating for range excellence to both of … Continue reading →

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NSSF Launches SHOT University Online for FFLs, Ranges

Posted on Tuesday, 22 October, 2019 by twobirdsflyingpub

    NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce the launch of its all-new SHOT University™ Online education resource. Available at no charge to NSSF members, SHOT … Continue reading →

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