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NSSF Spring 2017 Shooting Sports Fantasy Camp Gets Big Thumbs Up

Mon, 04/24/2017 - 14:30
NSSF’s second Shooting Sports Fantasy camp focused specifically on the trending action shooting sport of 3-Gun, with seven of today’s top professional shooters guiding 30 students through the ins and outs of the competition genre and honing fine-level firearms handling skills.
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Florida’s Shooters World Earns NSSF Five-Star Range Rating

Mon, 04/24/2017 - 12:49
NSSF has recognized Shooters World with the association’s Five-Star range rating.
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You May Be Surprised to Know … Hunters Support & Respect Regulations [INFOGRAPHIC]

Mon, 04/24/2017 - 08:51
According to NSSF industry research, nearly 80 percent of today’s population approves of legal hunting, yet misunderstanding of hunting and hunters persists.
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How Wildlife Is Thriving Because of Guns and Hunting [VIDEO]

Thu, 04/20/2017 - 16:08
Hunters, target shooters and the firearms industry are the nation's largest contributors to conservation, paying for programs that benefit wildlife and all who love the outdoors.
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Without Fanfare, NSSF’s FixNICS Campaign Has Made a Difference

Thu, 04/20/2017 - 09:43
The FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) plays a crucial role in firearms transactions.
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Celebrate ‘Shot Heard ‘Round the World Day’ and Urge Congress to Act on Gun Range Bill

Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:02
It was on this day, 242 years ago, that an American fired the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” at the Battles of Concord and Lexington.
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5 Reasons to Attend NSSF’s 2017 Industry Summit

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 15:02
NSSF’s upcoming 2017 Industry Summit, set for June 5-7 in Austin, Texas, is geared toward leaders from all segments of the firearms industry.
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$25 Million More to Anti-Gun Group will Fund a Lot of Astroturf

Mon, 04/17/2017 - 11:19
Everytown for Gun Safety and its billionaire founder and funder, Michael Bloomberg, recently have pledged to spend $25 million on anti-gun efforts.
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Firearms Education Deserves a Place in Schools

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 14:30
North Carolina legislators want high schools to offer an elective firearms safety course to improve gun safety awareness.
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Lowest Price Versus Dated Terms — Which is the Better Choice?

Wed, 04/12/2017 - 13:52
Manufacturers and distributors in the shooting industry are notable for their use of extended payment terms. Are they a good deal for retailers?
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You May Be Surprised to Know… Hunters Aid the Environment [INFOGRAPHIC]

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 12:59
With Earth Day approaching and with people thinking more about our planet's health, take a moment to recognize hunters, the largest contributors to conservation.
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Firearms Industry Economic Impact Rises 168% since 2008

Mon, 04/10/2017 - 11:18
The 2017 Firearms Industry Economic Impact Report provides a state-by-state breakdown of job numbers, wages, excise taxes and more.
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Nation’s Firearms Industry Executives in Washington for 10th Annual Congressional Fly-In

Fri, 04/07/2017 - 12:40
Executives from the nation’s firearms and ammunition manufacturers, distributors and leading retailers were in Washington, D.C., this week for the 10th annual congressional “fly-in.”
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Save Serious Money Using Filters Designed Specifically for Shooting Ranges

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 08:29
Indoor shooting range air filtration systems offer a great opportunity to save serious money in operational and life cycle expenses.
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U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Rep. Rob Bishop Receive NSSF’s 2016 Legislator of the Year Awards

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:17
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) were recognized as 2016 Legislators of the Year at the NSSF Congressional Fly-In in Washington, D.C.
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AR-15 Used in Oklahoma Home Defense; Same Rifle 4th Circuit Court Says Americans Should Not Have

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 08:29
The 23-year-old, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, man was jarred awake by the sound of what turned out to be three masked men breaking through a glass door of the home owned by his father. The man armed himself with an AR-15. He confronted a criminal trio dressed in black, wearing masks and gloves. He fired in self-defense.
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From the Counter: Thriving in the Post-Election Retail Year – Part IV

Fri, 03/31/2017 - 10:41
Two months into the Trump Administration, the shooting sports industry’s political dynamic continues to evolve. Some firearms dealers are experiencing a new retailing curve that’s remarkably different than previous years, and many stores are searching for new marketing stratagems to maintain a consistent bottom line.
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5 Things You May Be Surprised to Know about Hunting…

Thu, 03/30/2017 - 09:48
Recognizing that the connection between hunting and conservation can seem counterintuitive, NSSF has developed a series of infographics to help the public, particularly non-hunters, better understand hunting and hunters.
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Gorsuch Sticks to His Guns, Proves His Legal Acumen and Affirms Heller

Fri, 03/24/2017 - 09:18
Judge Neil Gorsuch gave America a glimpse of the sort of Supreme Court justice he would be, in his testimony during his confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.
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Tennessee State Lawmakers Meet NSSF Members

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 13:56
NSSF members met with more than 40 Tennessee state legislators at a reception in Nashville Wednesday and were reassured that the Volunteer State is open for business with the firearms industry.
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