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The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the firearms industry trade association.
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Gun Control Groups Push for Redefining Reality
According to news reports, the Obama Administration is considering redefining a key term that would impact the firearms industry and law abiding gun owners.
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NSSF’s Steve Sanetti talks about ‘Smart Guns’ on 60 Minutes
The CBS news magazine program 60 Minutes aired a segment on "Smart Guns" during which NSSF President Steve Sanetti answered questions from reporter Lesley Stahl.
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Why Hillary Clinton is Wrong on the Protection in Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
Hillary Clinton made the PLCAA an issue in the Democratic debate to score political points, but her claims about the law are blatantly false.
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Updated Research Reports from NSSF
Here are just a few of the many updated research reports available to NSSF members and non-members.
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The FBI Stats are in: Crime in the U.S. Fell Again in 2014
The FBI this month released the 2014 edition of Crime in the United States, and it revealed that the estimated number of reported violent crimes decreased 0.2 percent when compared with 2013.
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FMG Forms Shooting Industry Masters Association, Discontinues Shooting Event
FMG Publications announces the establishment of the Shooting Industry Masters Association, with the goal of raising money and awareness for the shooting sports.
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Project ChildSafe Unites with Fish & Wildlife Agencies Across U.S. in Urging Americans to Hunt “S.A.F.E.” This Fall
NSSF and nearly 30 state fish and wildlife agencies have joined forces in encouraging Americans to "Hunt S.A.F.E." this fall by remembering to handle, transport and store firearms responsibly.
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Nashville Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
NSSF and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are reminding the public in Nashville and the capital region that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of "straw" purchases.
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NSSF Announces Lead Management & OSHA Compliance Workshop for December
I am pleased to announce that the National Shooting Sports Foundation will be holding a dedicated Lead Management & OSHA Compliance Workshop, Dec. 13-15, in Orlando, Florida.
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Anti-Gun Politicians Achieve the Opposite of What they Seek
A recent Gallup Poll found that a staggering 49 percent of Americans consider the federal government to be an “immediate threat,” up almost 20 percent since 2003.
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NSSF Statement: Project ChildSafe DOJ-OJP Cooperative Agreement Grant
Following announcement of the award, two gun-control groups voiced opposition to the Department of Justice’s decision to select NSSF and Project ChildSafe to receive the grant.
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Sound Policy over Sound Bites
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) recently introduced the “Responsible Transfer of Firearms Act,” a bill designed to impose even stricter rules on law-abiding firearms retailers.
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Thank You, U.S. Gun Culture
A recent study published in the journal Injury Prevention, is ridiculous on several levels.
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Hunting Works For America Expands Reach In Pacific Northwest
Today in Spokane, hunters, business leaders, conservation organizations, retailers, tourism experts, and chambers of commerce all came together to cut the ribbon on the newest state chapter of our award winning Hunting Works For America program.
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Breaking News: Criminals Break the Law to Get Guns
For all of the policy demands put forward by the gun control crowd, a new study conducted by one of their own confirms what other studies have found - criminals get their firearms illegally.
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Joseph Chiarello & Co. Signs as Silver Sponsor for 2016 SHOT Show University
I am pleased to let all our retailers and range owners know that Joseph Chiarello & Co. Inc. is the newest Silver sponsor of the 2016 SHOT Show University.
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Firearms Retailers Overwhelmingly Obey the Law; ‘Bad Apple’ Charges Are Not New and Still Rotten
After years of evidence that the vast majority of FFLs are law-abiding business owners that comply with a complex regulatory system the government has created, the anti-gun crowd is again arguing that there are “bad apple” retailers that must be legislated or sued out of existence.
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Otis Technology Newest Bronze Sponsor of 2016 SHOT Show University
We’re very excited to announce that Otis Technology has joined the roster of 2016 SHOT Show University sponsors at the Bronze support level.
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Kutak Rock LLP Newest Bronze Sponsor of 2016 SHOT Show University
Those attending the 2016 SHOT Show University will be pleased to learn that Kutak Rock LLP has signed on as a Bronze Sponsor of this important event.
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Attendee Registration Now Open for 2016 SHOT Show
Registration for the National Shooting Sports Foundation's 2016 SHOT Show is now open for attendees. The show — Jan. 19-22 in Las Vegas — will be here before you know it.
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