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Retailer Seminar on Technology Trends is Must-Attend at 2017 SHOT Show
More and more FFLs are relying on advanced technologies to help manage their inventories, organize range reservations, screen employees, process payments and other day-to-day tasks. They’re also increasingly using technology to stay ATF compliant and secure through the use of electronic bound books, e-4473 forms and other firearms record-keeping chores. To help you keep abreast […]
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Giving a Firearm as a Gift? Some Reminders from NSSF
The holidays are just around the corner. As hunters, shooters, collectors or just plain plinkers, it’s a natural instinct to want to share our enjoyment of firearms with others.
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Gun Control Advocates Always Want to Write the Industry’s Premature Obituary
Gun control groups are trying to minimize the size of the gun-owning American public as a way to make the adoption of more laws and regulations appear more likely or even inevitable.
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Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act — Your Immediate Action is Needed
The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, the most important legislation in a generation for America’s hunters and target shooters, is at a crucial stage. Call Your U.S. Representative’s Chief of Staff and politely insist that Congress act on the Energy Conference report that contains the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act. Please CALL TODAY before Congress takes up the Continuing Resolution […]
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Burglary Prevention Part IV—How Should You Wire Your Alarm System?
In Part III of my series on avoiding and preventing burglaries, I examined the essential components of a modern security system. There are three ways these components work together today: via hardwiring, through a wireless connection or by use of a hybrid system that utilizes both technologies. Wired systems are convenient when sensors such as […]
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Retailer Seminar on Export Compliance Helps Pave the Way for Expansion
Whether you’re an experienced exporter or just starting to explore this option as a way to expand your business profile, you already know there are myriad laws and regulations to deal with. Our 2017 SHOT Show Retailer Seminar “Export Compliance Basics” was specifically designed to simplify that complex maze and help you stay compliant. This […]
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Burglar Alarms Part III—Key System Considerations
There are many options when it comes to installing a burglar alarm system, but as an FFL protecting firearms and doing everything you can to keep guns out of the hands of individuals not authorized to possess them, you should put significant planning into your protection and detection system. Choosing the correct detection hardware will […]
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NSSF Issues Post-Election Day 2016 Statement
The American people have spoken. We have elected a president who has pledged to protect our Constitutional rights and a majority of both houses of Congress that will work to ensure that our individual right to keep and bear arms will be preserved.
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Calling All Law Enforcement: Special Use-of-Force Seminar Added to 2017 SHOT Show
I’m pleased to announce that as part of our continuing efforts to expand the educational offerings for law enforcement and military personnel attending the SHOT Show, NSSF will be co-sponsoring the National Tactical Officers Association’s (NTOA’s) one-day Legal and Use-of-Force Seminar. This special event is being held Monday, January 16, the day before the start of […]
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Mark Kelly Is In an Anti-Gun Low Orbit
A recent Bloomberg interview suggests retired NASA astronaut Captain Mark Kelly’s views on guns are a little lost in space.
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Five Ranges Team Up to Welcome New Shooters in Salt Lake City
Residents from around Salt Lake City, Utah, gave shooting a try for the first time this past weekend, as NSSF partnered with five area shooting ranges on the latest stop of NSSF’s First Shots Big City Tour. While some showed up a bit nervous, it didn’t take long before all were smiling and having a […]
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British Firearms Trade Expert John Batley to Host Import/Export Seminar at 2017 SHOT Show
For anyone in our industry currently working with Great Britain on exporting or importing firearms, as well as those exploring the possibility of working with this exciting market, our Retailer Seminar “Guidance on U.K./U.S. Legislation and Explanation of U.K. Firearms Legislation” is one you will not want to miss. This is the first time we’ve […]
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This Election, Make Your Vote a #GUNVOTE!
Election Day is next week and your #GUNVOTE is more critical than ever. We're asking all voters to visit GUNVOTE.org to be informed on candidates’ positions.
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Marketing Innovator Gerry Katz Joins Executive Management Seminar Speaker Lineup at 2017 SHOT Show
We have just received news that Gerry Katz, one of the most well-regarded marketing minds in America today, has agreed to speak at SHOT Show’s newest educational forum, our 2017 Executive Management Seminar. Currently serving as vice chairman of Waltham, Massachusetts-based Applied Marketing Science, Katz is a recognized authority in the areas of innovation, new […]
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Support for ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban at Record Low, Yet One Candidate Continues to Call for One
A new Gallup poll shows that support for a ban on so-called “assault weapons” just hit a record low of 36 percent, with a clear majority (61 percent) of Americans opposing an outright ban -- the highest percent of opposition ever recorded.
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SHOT Show Registration Opens for Exhibitors, Buyers
I am pleased to announce that registration for the 2017 SHOT Show is now open for exhibitors and buyers. The all-new registration site, designed in conjunction with NSSF’s business partner Experient, boasts several improved features over previous registration platforms. This improved design provides for a single sign-on experience, allowing registrants to formulate their schedule and […]
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Election Day 2016: The Firearms Industry’s Future is on the Ballot
The election is now less than 2 weeks away. While politicians say it all the time, this truly is the most important election in the history of our industry, and we need your help.
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NSSF Infographic Rebuts N.Y. Attorney General Report
New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman this week released a report blaming other states for violent crime within its own borders. Arguing that firearms are illegally trafficked into New York from states without the same ineffective gun control laws as New York, the report misses several key facts. NSSF reminds New York of these facts […]
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Retailer Seminar Reveals a New Path to Profits: Airguns
Airguns have received an injection of consumer enthusiasm in recent years, and the good news for firearms retailers is that this niche product can produce some wonderful margins—if you know how to stock and sell them. Stephen Archer knows how, and he’s going to pass on his secrets to you in the 2017 SHOT Show […]
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Branding Expert Ken Schmidt is Keynote Speaker at 2017 SHOT Show Executive Management Seminar
I am pleased to announce that Ken Schmidt, former Director of Communications for the iconic motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson, will be hosting the keynote presentation at SHOT Show’s newest educational forum, our 2017 Executive Management Seminar. Schmidt first began working with Harley-Davidson in 1985, a time when the maker was struggling to remain relevant. With Schmidt’s […]
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