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Leaders of the world’s developed and undeveloped countries are gathering in Dubai for the 28th U.N. Convention of Parties (COP28) on climate action. It’s a global confab for privileged leaders to fly their private jets around the world – including Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry – to […]

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U.S. Senators bent on more gun control used a hearing at the Senate Judiciary Committee to attempt to yet again diagnose violent crime in America as a public health disease. Their only proposed cure, of course, is more gun control. In the eyes of one witness, it was another instance of gun control efforts putting […]

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President Joe Biden’s campaign is waking from its slumber and vowing he will “finish the job” on gun control as a central pillar of his pitch to stay in The White House for another four years. The Biden-Harris reelection campaign is circulating memos and reaching out to friendly media to make the case that President […]

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Tammy Bartels, a former child welfare worker turned firearm instructor, highlights the transformative impact of the NSSF’s First Shots® program in introducing young people and parents to responsible gun ownership. Reflecting on her journey in this article, Bartels emphasizes the program’s role in providing accessible and comprehensive firearm training, breaking down barriers and fostering a […]

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is sounding more and more like one of his predecessors, Michael Bloomberg: a hypocritical gun control activist with truth problems. It’s notable given the mayor’s “Gotta get tough on criminals” campaign platform that earned him New York City voters’ approval in 2021. Residents in The City that Never Sleeps […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that Patriot Mobile has signed on as the official Wi-Fi Sponsor for the 2024 SHOT Show®. Patriot Mobile is a U.S. mobile phone service provider offering nationwide coverage on 4G or 5G networks and U.S.-based customer support. “We are truly thankful to […]

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New York has gone and done it again. The Empire State is considered the “least free” state in the Union. That’s not much of a surprise to those in the firearm industry or those gun owners who call New York home. Cato Institute released “An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom” ranking all 50 states […]

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NSSF will distribute 10,000 free gun locks for Dallas residents to promote secure firearm storage WASHINGTON, D.C. and DALLAS – NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Dallas Police Department and several other Dallas-based organizations, today announced the start of “Project ChildSafe® Dallas,” a citywide initiative to promote firearm safety and secure firearm […]

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Veterans Day is a solemn occasion for many. It is a time when we, as a nation, honor those who wore the uniform and stood in defense of all we hold dear. It is a reminder of those who served during war and peace, that those select few swore an oath to defend the U.S. […]

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NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™’ FORT WORTH, Texas — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced a month-long public education campaign reminding the Fort Worth area public about stiff penalties facing individuals convicted […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. and DETROIT — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, and CarbonTV, the nation’s leading streaming content provider of outdoor, hunting, fishing and recreation programming, have announced a cooperative HuntSAFE partnership to promote hunting and firearm safety during the fall hunting season, starting with a new video, “Safety is Always in Season.” HuntSAFE is […]

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven Dettelbach pledged to Congress during his nomination hearing that he’d “use the tools Congress gives me,” and committed to “being a fair regulator” of the firearm industry in his role. That was welcomed after President Joe Biden’s first nominee, gun control lobbyist David Chipman, was […]

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Editor’s Note: We are pleased to post the latest of our occasional Q&A features with an elected official who supports hunting and the shooting sports. NSSF thanks U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-Minn.) for agreeing to talk with us. Rep. Fischbach is serving in her second term representing Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District. Congresswoman Fischbach serves in […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. and EDGEFIELD, S.C. – NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) today announced a cooperative effort to promote firearm safety and secure firearm storage — via NSSF’s Project ChildSafe® program — to NWTF members and their families. “Our two organizations have a shared mission to promote, protect […]

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The glamour and influence of Hollywood just ain’t what it used to be. That explains why Brady United for Gun Control’s recent announcement that they’re bringing on Hollywood executives and producers to help sell gun control makes perfect sense. Americans don’t want to be lectured to by out-of-touch actors who make millions and live in […]

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NSSF, ATA, USFWS and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Partner to Maintain Wildlife Populations and Public Recreational Opportunities WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, in partnership with TenPoint Archery, Archery Trade Association, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has released another film in the “Partner […]

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President Joe Biden is stepping up his effort to cripple the firearm industry, the one industry that provides the means for law-abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights. President Biden’s Commerce Department issued a new and unprecedented edict that bans the export of firearms, ammunition and certain accessories to most overseas markets. The Commerce […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, rejects the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Final Rule that bans the use of traditional lead ammunition on eight National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) and fishing tackle on seven NWRs in exchange for opening hunting and fishing opportunities on public lands. The announcement banning the use […]

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) just made a significant announcement that all of America’s hunters, young and old, should loudly celebrate. Even Americans who don’t know the joys and benefits of participating in America’s greatest pastime should celebrate, as they most likely participate in an outdoor activity that a robust hunter population supports. […]

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Citizens in two countries are reminding Americans that Second Amendment rights and a robust firearm and ammunition manufacturing base cannot be taken for granted. Israel is preparing for a ground invasion into Gaza after more than 1,400 of their citizens fell victim to Hamas terrorists storming into their homes, murdering, torturing and dragging off innocent […]

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