Oppose California Legislation to Curb Firearm Safety Training and Education

Senate Introduces Excise Tax Reform Bill

Firearms to California FFLs Face New Regulations

Several Anti-Gun Bills Head to N.Y. State Senate

Stay informed on industry issues, state alerts and pending legislation in NSSF's Legislative Action Center.

Voter Education Key to Elections

In this critical election year, NSSF is stepping up its efforts to help sportsmen and sportswomen register to vote. Visitors to NSSF.org/register can get registered within seconds. Industry companies can help encourage their customers to get registered by displaying a Register to Vote logo on their Web sites.

Resources for Instructors,
Hunters, Shooters

Hunter ed and firearms safety instructors are reminded to stock up on videos and brochures from NSSF's library of educational materials.

NSSF Passes SCTP Torch

A key goal for NSSF this year has been to develop a strategy that will encourage significant growth in the Scholastic Clay Target program, which has introduced nearly 30,000 young people to the shooting sports in just eight years. That strategy is a partnership with the newly formed Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation. Full Story

NHF Day is Sept. 27

Join the nationwide celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Day to build public support for outdoor lifestyles. Learn more.

Track Hunting, Shooting News in Your State

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.

Get Fast Facts on Hot Issues

The Media section of nssf.org provides quick links to press releases, videos, story ideas, a searchable glossary of firearms-related terms and includes an online version of the "Writer's Guide to Firearms and Ammunition." For media, or anyone wanting to gain a better understanding of firearms-related topics.

August 22, 2008

Families Afield Program Adds New York
Times News (N.Y.)

American's Pentathlon May Rest on Shooting Skill
Gannett News Service

At Shooting Venue, Family Affair for Emmons Clan
USA Today

Guns, Ammo Sales Up in First Quarter

Sales by firearm and ammunition manufacturers were up 9.7 percent in the first quarter, led by a 17.3 percent increase in ammunition sales, a 5 percent rise in handgun sales and a 6.7 percent increase in long gun sales. The statistics are taken from the latest Pittman-Robertson federal excise tax collection report.

Olympic Highlights:
Former SCTP Shooter Wins Gold

Vincent Hancock, 19, of Eatonton, Ga., took the gold medal in men's skeet, setting an Olympic record in the process. Hancock, a former Scholastic Clay Target Program standout and member of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, hit 121 of 125 targets in the qualification round, a new Olympic record.

Kim Rhode of El Monte, Calif., added a fourth Olympic medal to her resume, taking the silver in women's skeet. Rhode won the gold in women's double trap in 1996 and 2004 as well as the bronze in 2000.

For a complete wrap-up of the shooting events in Beijing, visit USAShooting.com and NBCOlympics.com.

Seminars for Retailers
The next retailer education seminar presented in partnership with ATF and NSSF is coming up in Phoenix, Sept. 23.

Range Report Classifieds
If you have a range-related product to sell, a service to offer or job opening at your range, find out how to tell more than 7,000 ranges about it.

Membership Means Business

NSSF members help support efforts that are recruiting more hunters, shooters and newcomers to our sports, ensuring a strong future for our traditions. Find out why joining NSSF is good for business.

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