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United States Concealed Carry Association is 2017 NSSF Industry Summit Platinum Sponsor

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) has signed on as the Platinum sponsor of the 2017 NSSF Industry Summit. A member-based advocacy group, USCCA works to promote common-sense concealed carry legislation, firearms safety education and firearms skills training, while also providing legal and insurance resources for its members.

“We are thrilled by the tremendous support USCCA is providing this year’s Industry Summit through its Platinum sponsorship,” said Melissa Schilling, NSSF Director, Conferences and Exhibitions. “This growing, highly successful organization has built a solid connection with today’s firearms owners, and that is something that makes its contribution to the Summit all the more valuable.”

“The United States Concealed Carry Association is proud to be a Platinum sponsor of the 2017 NSSF Industry Summit,” said Tim Schmidt, President and CEO. “The National Shooting Sports Foundation does great work as the trade association for the firearms industry, and we are excited to work hand-in-hand with them at their summit in Austin this June.”

Taking place June 5-7 in Austin, Texas, the NSSF Industry Summit is the premier forum for leaders in the firearms industry, providing a platform for information and idea exchange. Attendees to the annual event represent every sector of the firearms industry, including retailers, manufacturers, distributors, range owners, conservation community members, state wildlife agency staff and marketing and public relations professionals. For more information on the Summit, including its speaker and panel schedule and hotel and registration information, visit www.nssf.org/IndustrySummit/.

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About NSSF
The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers. For more information, visit www.nssf.org.