News: Government Relations

September 7, 2010

Blunt Receives NRA Endorsement

Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) has received the National Rifle Association's endorsement in his bid to replace Kit Bond in the…

September 7, 2010

Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidates Compete for Support from Gun-Rights Advocates

Even as pro-gun groups in Tennessee concentrate on legislative races, the candidates for governor are continuing to jockey for support…

September 7, 2010

Fifth Circuit Finds No Jurisdiction Over Foreign Manufacturer

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a products liability lawsuit for "lack of personal…

September 2, 2010

NSSF Begins Planning for 2011 Congressional Fly-In

The NSSF Government Affairs team has begun planning for the 2011 Congressional Fly-In, tentatively scheduled for April 6-7. Preparations for…

September 2, 2010

Obama Administration Denies the Importation and Sale of Firearms

After previously approving the lawful importation of nearly one million antique American made M1 rifles from South Korea to the United States, the…

September 1, 2010

EPA Petition to Ban Fishing Tackle Alive and Well

Though the EPA has denied the petition of the Center for Biological Diversity to ban traditional ammunition, it has maintained…