SAAMI Announces Acceptance Of The 350 Legend Cartridge

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute® (SAAMI®), the firearms and ammunition industry’s technical standards-setting organization, is pleased to announce the acceptance of a new cartridge and chamber standard, the 350 Legend (350 LGND), introduced by Winchester Ammunition. “SAAMI member ammunition and firearm companies are driven by technological innovation.” said Randy Bimson, […]

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NSSF Welcomes Jeanelle Westrom to Board of Governors

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that its Patron members have elected Jeanelle Westrom to its Board of Governors. The third generation of her family to work in the firearms industry, Ms. Westrom is the owner of Davenport Guns & Shooting […]

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Behind the Firing Line: Nardis Gun Club

Welcome to NSSF’s column for firearms range owners, managers and staff. “Behind the Firing Line” works to recognize ranges that have met the stringent requirements necessary to achieve NSSF’s Five-Star rating for excellence and explain how they met specific criteria within the Star-Rating Range Program so that other ranges working to make the grade can […]

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Biased Study Examines Flawed Data for Pre-Determined Conclusion

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics argues that there has been an increase in firearm-related mortality among young children, aged 1-5 years old. The authors blame this on an increase in the proportion of households with handguns versus long guns. Before we delve into the study’s flaws, it is worth highlighting what the […]

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Successful SHOT Show Featured Innovation and Growth

SHOT  Show marks its 10th straight year at Sands Expo Center LAS VEGAS – The 41st Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®), owned and operated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), finished its four-day run with many notable successes, including a new record for exhibitors in its Suppliers Showcase and an innovative […]

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Progress in Developing New Participants Grows with Many New Initiatives

LAS VEGAS — The National Shooting Sports Foundation®(NSSF®), along with several other organizations in the outdoor industry, announced at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®) a number of initiatives designed to increase participation in hunting and target shooting both through reactivation of those who have lapsed, who have ceased to participate, or […]

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America’s Most Successful Activation Program Attracts 2 Million to Hunting

LAS VEGAS — At a time when the hunting and shooting sports community is unified in its focus to create new hunters, Families Afield, an alliance of several of the nation’s top hunting and industry groups, announced today in Las Vegas at the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®) that more than 2 […]

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Another Firearms Business Leaves New York

Georgia’s new Governor, Brian Kemp, may want to send New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo a thank you note and a bushel basket of peaches. That’s because another New York-based, firearms-related business has made the decision to expand its operations not in the Empire State with its highly restrictive gun control laws, but in this case […]

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41st SHOT Show Kicks Off at Sands Expo in Las Vegas

The world’s largest trade show for target shooting, hunting, outdoor and law enforcement products injects more than $88 million to Las Vegas and Nevada economies. LAS VEGAS — The 41st Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade ShowSM (SHOT Show®) opened today at the Sands Expo Center and will span four days, running Jan. 22-25. The 2019 […]

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Bass Pro Shops Named ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ Corporate Retailer of the Year

NSSF, Retailers Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ LAS VEGAS – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that it has honored Bass Pro Shops as its “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy” Corporate Retailer of the Year. “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy” […]

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SHOT Show Sponsors in the Spotlight

NEWTOWN, Conn. — With just a few days to go before the opening of the 2019 SHOT Show, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) extends its welcome and thanks to the show’s many sponsors. Sponsorships run the gamut from banner ads to video displays, print ads and mobile ads, while others support larger aspects of […]

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NSSF Praises U.S. Senate Bipartisan Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act

Legislation Frees Funds for State Range Construction NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, praised the introduction of S. 94, the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act of 2019 in the U.S Senate last week. The bipartisan bill was authored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) and […]

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Inmate Survey: Criminals Break the Law to Obtain Guns

A new government survey of prison inmates shows what the industry already knows to be true. Criminals rarely obtain their firearms from retailers. In fact, over time, the share of criminals’ firearms that come from retailers has dropped by 10 percentage points. This Bureau of Justice Statistics survey has been done periodically, in slightly different […]

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So Long, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehen, Gov. Malloy

As Governor of Connecticut, Dannel Malloy seemed to excel at being disliked. Public opinion data from Morning Consult on the popularity of all 50 state governors found that the former governor came in second to last. A full 70 percent of those polled disapproved of the job he’s done. Only 20 percent approved. The remaining […]

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NSSF Hunting Heritage Grant Program Now Open for Application

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that its newly established million-dollar grant program is now open for application. Established in October 2018 and funded equally by NSSF and the Hunting Heritage Trust, this first of its kind grant program works to […]

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Paul Chartier, Tom Gresham Join NSSF’s Board of Governors

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Paul Chartier and Tom Gresham and have been appointed to its Board of Governors. Chartier is the current Executive Vice President and CFO of O.F. Mossberg & Sons, an American manufacturer of firearms headquartered […]

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Firearms Industry Opposes Assault Weapons Ban

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition, today announced that it opposes the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 introduced in the U.S. Senate this week. The legislation introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), like earlier versions, relies on wrongfully defining commonly-owned semi-automatic rifles based on […]

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Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Mass. AG’s Appeal

Firearms Retailers, NSSF Federal Suit Against ‘Enforcement Notice’ Goes Forward NEWTOWN, Conn. — A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on Wednesday, just hours after hearing oral argument, dismissed an appeal filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey in a federal lawsuit brought by four federally-licensed Massachusetts firearms […]

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From the Counter: Mountain View Sports

“From the Counter” is the NSSF timely industry perspective from firearm retailers across the country. Our goal is to identify and highlight innovative market strategies and help retailers compete more successfully. Lessons learned are drawn from an array of regions with diverse market economies in an era of political change. This month, we’ll focus on […]

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Waste Recommendations for Biodegradable Clay Targets on Outdoor Ranges

Biodegradable targets are a target of choice for many clay target ranges these days. Over time, though, the byproducts from the degradation of the Bio targets can reduce soil pH and compromise vegetation growth. To minimize this effect, the following recommendations are offered. Recommended pH Testing & Target Accumulation Management Practices The area where the […]

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