Hailed by NSSF and the firearms industry as a victory for all Americans, the U.S. Supreme Court 5-4 decision written by Justice Scalia has determined authoritatively that the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees an individual right to keep and bear arms.
NSSF, ATF and the Dept. of Justice's Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative has launched a national campaign to raise public awareness about the penalties of engaging in illegal straw purchases. The next tour stop is scheduled for July 30 in Rio Grande Valley, TX. Play Video PSA
Enrollment in self-protection handgun classes is at an all-time high, especially among women, according to NSSF, which two years ago launched First Shots, a program that provides an introduction to handgun shooting in cooperation with shooting ranges across the country. Full Story | View Slideshow
NSSF's portal site for hunters and shooters is updated every two weeks with important news and events in every state. Check out what's happening in your state at www.huntandshoot.org and be sure to bookmark it as one of your favorites to come back to often.
Increased state-level efforts to pass legislation requiring bullet serialization and firearms microstamping makes it imperative for media to understand and report the facts. Get them in the Media Resources section.
Leaders from throughout the industry and the shooting and hunting communities are calling the two-day Shooting Sports Summit a great success. The real challenge remains and will be taken on by a volunteer Summit Task Force that will build upon the research, presentations and discussions learned at the summit to grow active participation in hunting and the shooting sports. View Photos from the 2008 Summit
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Huckabee Delivers Keynote Address at Summit
During his keynote address at the summit, former Arkansas Governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee discussed the role hunters and shooters hold as both an economic powerhouse and as the nation's strongest supporters of conservation.
NSSF will subsidize the cost for a one-day ATF training session for the first 20 NSSF/NAFR member retailers who sign up. Learn more in this week's Bullet Points.
NSSF has added another exclusive benefit to its package of member benefits. This one is provided to help businesses make better hiring decisions. Find out more and how to register for this cost-saving service.
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NSSF, ATF and the Dept. of Justice's Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative has launched a 
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Increased state-level efforts to pass legislation requiring bullet serialization and firearms microstamping makes it imperative for media to understand and report the facts. Get them in the 
Leaders from throughout the industry and the shooting and hunting communities are calling the two-day Shooting Sports Summit a great success. The real challenge remains and will be taken on by a volunteer Summit Task Force that will build upon the research, presentations and discussions learned at the summit to grow active participation in hunting and the shooting sports. 
During his keynote address at the summit, former Arkansas Governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee discussed the role hunters and shooters hold as both an economic powerhouse and as the nation's strongest supporters of conservation.
