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Note: At times it's difficult to think of headlines for blog posts. This one became particularly arduous for me. At the suggestion of a friend the title has been updated. ~Sincerely, Mia I scrolled through the timeline on the FB and saw something that a friend had posted about some guy and his wife. The …
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Curator and Firearms Communicator Ashley Hlebinsky Receives Prestigious Grits Gresham Award from POMA and the NSSF Ashley Hlebinsky January 17, 2017, LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) presented firearms expert, historian and journalist Ashley Hlebinsky with the Grits Gresham Shooting Sports Communicator Award today …
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NEWTOWN, Conn.—U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced the NSSF-supported Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38) on the first day of the 115th Congress. The proposed legislation, with 63 co-sponsors, would compel states to recognize concealed carry permits issued from other states that have concealed carry laws within their own borders – much in …
Contact Congress: Urge Vote for Energy Conference Report Containing Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, the most important legislation in a generation for America’s hunters and target shooters, is a week away from a crucial deadline in Congress. NSSF is asking that you call your U.S. Representative’s office and politely insist that Congress act on …
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Shooting Sports Foundation Partner to Help Prevent Suicide New Partnership Supports AFSP's Project 2025 Goal to Reduce the Annual Suicide Rate 20 Percent by 2025 NEW YORK, N.Y. - A new partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation's largest suicide prevention organization, and …
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We're home from SHOT Show, sorting through the piles of contacts and information we gathered throughout the week. This year's show was different for Lea and me, in that we didn't get a lot of time to scour the show floor. However, we did spend a lot of time in meetings with great connections with …
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NSSF Statement Regarding “Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Make Our Communities Safer” We all share the goal of reducing the intentional misuse of guns and enhancing the safety of our communities. As the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) will carefully review all aspects of …
"Don't Lie" is a cooperative program between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and NSSF, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry. The effort was developed over a decade ago to raise public awareness about the seriousness of the crime of purchasing a firearm for someone who cannot legally do so.
“Women-only events often prove to be the key to getting new shooters involved in the shooting sports, providing an atmosphere, camaraderie and a comfort level that encourages trying out something new. This is especially important in getting recreational shooters to experience competition for the first time.”
Savage Arms™ promotes responsible gun ownership by including a Project ChildSafe-approved lock with every new Savage and Stevens firearm. Savage has partnered with CCI Ammunition to debut a public service announcement about responsible gun ownership practices. The PSA video features the Landry family, stars of the hit show “Swamp People®” on HISTORY®.
