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It is a privilege to grow old. That might sound counterintuitive to a culture that celebrates youth and the possibilities of new beginnings. This Veterans Day, though, we take a moment to honor those who know this privilege all too well. The firearm industry is a unique place in our nation’s connection to our veterans. […]

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In the shadow of New York City, a New Jersey gun range used election day to kick off the NSSF’s new “Aiming in Autumn” #RangeChallengeSM event. Reloaderz NJ, in Wayne, an NSSF® Five-Star range, had such great success with the summer version of the #RangeChallenge that it was quick to embrace the new target challenge […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn.—NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Bear Creek Arsenal is sponsoring November 2020’s Gearbox Giveaway in support of the +ONESM Movement. Headquartered in Sanford, North Carolina, Bear Creek Arsenal is a family- and veteran-owned and operated manufacturer of firearms, parts and accessories. NSSF’s +ONE Movement, now in its second […]

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A recent study out of Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health relies on a flawed model to assert that more restrictive gun control laws yield lower homicide rates in the states with the laws and even in neighboring states. The fundamental problem with the approach taken is that it assumes crime is a public […]

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October’s firearm sales figures are in and if this is an indicator of how American feels about guns – folks, it’s a landslide. NSSF released the adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figures for October. They aren’t record-breaking. They’re a record-shattering 1.76 million background checks completed for the sale of a firearm across […]

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Election day is less than a week away. This is the time to ensure the #GUNVOTE® is heard at the ballot box. More than 70 million Americans have already cast their ballot through early or mail-in voting. Campaign advertising is blanketing the airwaves and special interest groups, including gun control billionaire Michael Bloomberg, are pouring […]

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Statement from NSSF® President & CEO Joe Bartozzi: Due to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the world, NSSF, the firearm industry trade association, today makes the difficult announcement that the 2021 SHOT Show® has been canceled. NSSF has remained in constant communication with Nevada officials throughout the year in our planning for the […]

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New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has done it again. His continued hostility and contempt toward Second Amendment supporters and the lawful firearm industry means another storied New York-based company is taking steps out the door and heading to friendlier and sunnier skies. All this as the industry sees record sales of firearms and a […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, praised the U.S. Senate confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who was sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court by Justice Clarence Thomas in a White House ceremony. Justice Barrett fills the vacancy on the court left following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn.—NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., is backing the +ONESM Movement with an all-new Gearbox Giveaway. NSSF’s +ONE Movement, now in its second year, was developed to encourage experienced gun owners to invite someone new to the range or field to experience the joys […]

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Gun rights are in the DNA of Texans and freshman U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) had seen enough intrusion on the firearm industry and firearm ownership. He put his foot down and took action. Noticing the likes of gun control billionaire and failed Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg and other antigun groups pledging millions to flip […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn.—NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with HuntWise to promote the +ONESM Learn to Hunt initiative. In addition to collaborative work intended to spread the message of +ONE, HuntWise will be donating a five-day guided deer hunt to take place in the heart of prime Kentucky […]

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Three-term Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plate is full. He’s on tour promoting his celebratory coronavirus “success” book, ignoring pandemic help offered by lawful firearm businesses, bucking responsibility and blaming New York City’s Democratic Mayor Bill de Blasio for the violence and crime in the state’s largest city and shuttering firearm businesses, which employ […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn.—NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce the launch of the new #RangeChallengeSM “Aiming in Autumn” target game for use by indoor and outdoor ranges across the country. Building on the success of the #RangeChallenge Summer Series, which debuted during August’s National Shooting Sports Month® and concluded on the […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn.—The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers today presented the National Shooting Sports Foundation® with its highest award, the Chairwoman’s Award, in recognition of the extraordinary contributions NSSF® has made to all who work in the shooting sports industry. NASGW Chair Laurie Lipsey-Aronson made the announcement during a video presentation of the NASGW’s annual […]

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One of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’s loudest Vice Presidential debate answers came when she refused to say anything at all about the Biden-Harris campaign’s plans to pack the U.S. Supreme Court. Asked repeatedly in the debate against Vice President Mike Pence if a Biden-Harris administration would pack the Court should they win the election, Sen. […]

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A new report shows the number of concealed carry permit applications is rising, even despite some states limiting Second Amendment rights during recent pandemic shutdowns. The number of permit holders for concealed firearms is nearly 20 million, according to a Washington Examiner report. Since 1999, the number of concealed handgun permit holders has grown by […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Magpul Industries Corporation, a leading firearm accessories manufacturer, has contributed $100,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE® voter registration, education and mobilization campaign. “Election Day is less than four weeks away and it’s imperative that all gun owners new and old and […]

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The firearm industry wants to have a brave conversation. It’s not comfortable, but it’s a life-saving discussion. Suicide is a very real issue and the firearm industry is taking it seriously. We offer Real Solutions® and firearm manufacturers, distributors, retailers and ranges are doing their part to prevent a tragedy. When an individual seeks to […]

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NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that Federal, CCI and Speer Ammunition, leading firearm ammunition manufacturers part of Vista Outdoor, have contributed $100,000 to NSSF’s #GUNVOTE® voter registration, education and mobilization campaign. “Gun owners new and old need to make sure their voice is heard at […]

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