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The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the firearms industry trade association.
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Seattle’s Gun and Ammunition Tax: How Much has Been Collected?
The Seattle City Council in 2015 passed a so-called gun violence tax on guns and ammunition. Now we'd like to know how much money this gun tax actually raised.
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Security Cameras—Yes, You Need Them
A dependable security camera system is essential for every FFL as part of the security layering process we have discussed in recent posts. Security cameras are not just a deterrent against burglaries, they also serve as a strong deterrent to other aberrant behaviors such as internal theft, vandalism, physical violence and shoplifting. Although security camera […]
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Gun Control Activists Rush to Download Data for Biased Reports
President’s Trump ascension to the White House has sent shock waves rippling through anti-gun groups. The activists that seek to undermine the Second Amendment rights of Americans and put the firearms and ammunition industry out of business see the new administration as a threat to their goals.
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Range Dates: Valentine’s Day Ideas That Aim to Please
One way to get your partner’s blood pumping this Valentine’s Day or any day is by pulling a trigger at a local shooting range.
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From the Counter: Thriving in the Post-Election Retail Year
The first several weeks of the Trump Administration have been nothing short of a whirlwind of change. Many firearms retailers had prepared preemptively for a Hillary win, and in the wake of a Republican win, some retail outlet turns have quieted. We wanted find out how firearms businesses were adjusting to a Trump win and […]
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Why Your Range Should be Using HEPA Filters
As the owner of an indoor range, you have numerous options available to you when it comes to the choice of filters used in your ventilation and air filtration system. That system, of course, is an essential component of your range construction. You should have one installed, and it must meet certain criteria, all aimed […]
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U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions Needs Your Support to Become U.S. Attorney General
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions’ nomination to be the next attorney general of the United States will be voted on this evening by the full Senate. Sessions is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, calling it a “personal right,” in testimony before the Judiciary committee. He also told his fellow senators that universal background checks […]
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Local TV ‘Investigation’ Misses the Mark
A local TV station in Iowa just released the results of its so-called “investigation” into the impact of traditional ammunition made with lead components on bald eagles.
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Poor Journalism, Inaccurate Police Report Make for Fake News
To read a recent Washington Post article, “In the District, illegal guns range from the ordinary to the exotic,’ the reader could conclude that District residents should fear for their safety.
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U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions Needs Your Support to Become Next U.S. Attorney General
NSSF’s support for Sessions was entered into the Congressional record. Contact your senator today to urge a yes vote for Senator Sessions today.
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Supreme Court Nominee Gorsuch – Outdoorsman and Worthy Successor to Scalia
Gun owners and hunters should see promise in President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next associate Supreme Court justice.
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First-Ever 3-Gun Fantasy Camp, April 20-23 in Las Vegas
The people have spoken, and we’ve listened. New price, new format (3-Gun!), and a return to fabulous Las Vegas! NSSF’s first-ever 3-Gun Fantasy Camp is set for April 20-23 at the world-class Clark County Shooting Complex with hotel accommodations at the Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa. Modeled after similar events in NASCAR and Major […]
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NSSF Backs President’s Selection of Gorsuch for Supreme Court
NSSF strongly supports President Donald Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
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Congressman Ryan Zinke Needs Your Support to Become Secretary of the Interior
NSSF support for Zinke was entered into the Congressional record, but now he needs the vote of the majority of the Senate. Contact your Senator today to vote yes on Zinke.
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NSSF and Gov. Fallin Launch Federally Funded Project ChildSafe Communities Program
NSSF’s new Project ChildSafe Communities program, a year-long, community-led effort to help prevent firearms accidents, thefts and misuse, was announced at the state capitol in Oklahoma City.
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NSSF Announces First-Ever 3-Gun Shooting Sports Fantasy Camp
NSSF today announced its first-ever 3-Gun Shooting Sports Fantasy Camp. Registration is now open for the event, set for April 20-23, 2017.
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The Usual Suspects are Shouting about Suppressors Instead of Listening to the Facts
Gun control advocates want to make sure their latest attack on suppressors is heard loud and clear. They now claim the sound of gunfire actually is a safety feature.
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Zinke ‘Unapologetic’ Fan of Teddy Roosevelt
Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, stating he was an “unapologetic admirer of Teddy Roosevelt,” and was committed to ensuring hunting access to public lands.
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Auction of Pre-Production Winchester Model 1866 “Yellow Boy” Rifle at GunBroker.com to Benefit NSSF’s Project ChildSafe Gun Safety Program
GunBroker.com will put the last of 10 pre-production Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" rifles up for auction during the week of the 2017 SHOT Show.
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Poll Shows Three-Quarters of Law Enforcement Officers Support Gun Rights
A recent Pew Research Center survey found that law enforcement officers overwhelmingly say it is more important to protect the rights of Americans to own guns than it is to control gun ownership. By a margin of 3-1, officers supported rights over gun control (74 percent to 25 percent).
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