NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Recommendation To End Shooting Program In AZ

The Arizona Board of Regents Audit Committee has recommended that the Arizona 4-H Shooting Sports Program be terminated as of Jan. 1. Arizona's 4-H Youth Development Program is part of a national program administered by the country’s land-grant universities. If the termination is implemented, the University of Arizona Police Department would confiscate all university-owned guns and associated gear connected with this program for disposition, reports the NRA.

NSSF Members Absolutely, Positively Save Money

The average savings in the first half of 2005 for NSSF members active in the FedEx Association Advantage® program was $396, a combination of discounts earned through FedEx Express Shipments®, FedEx Ground Shipments® and FedEx International Shipments®, announced Bettyjane Swann, manager of member services. FedEx Association Advantage is one of several money-saving affinity programs available to NSSF members. For information on NSSF membership, contact, bswann@nssf.org.

ESPN Great Outdoor Games On Hiatus In '06

The annual ESPN Great Outdoor Games will not be staged in 2006, ESPN has announced. "Our plan is to re-launch the event in 2007 with fresh ideas and approaches that will improve it for our fans, viewers and participants," said Christine Godleski, vice president and general manager of ESPN Outdoors.

Gift From A Gov

Though he received a few great gifts this holiday, outdoor columnist and proud father Christian Berg writes, “The greatest Christmas gift of all, however, may have come courtesy of Gov. Ed Rendell.” On Thursday, the Pennsylvania governor signed legislation creating a mentored youth-hunting program, which will open new hunting opportunities for parents like Berg across the state.

Realtree Joins NHF Day Effort

Hunting industry giant Realtree has officially joined the renaissance of the most successful grassroots sporting campaign in American history, National Hunting and Fishing Day. “Our company prides itself on trying to do the right things for the right reasons,” said Realtree founder Bill Jordan.

NY Dealers Group Formed

New York passed legislation last week that rightfully targets criminals who sell guns illegally, rather than imposing unnecessary restrictions on law-abiding retailers. In addition to passing the legislation—supported by NSSF—Gov. George Pataki announced the deployment of 100 new state police investigators to gun trafficking task forces throughout the state. These efforts will help keep criminals off the streets and will impose life sentences on those who kill police officers.

USA Shooting Membership Changes

Due to the interest of businesses to become members, USA Shooting has announced new membership categories to allow business participation. Business/corporation yearly memberships will cost $150, while a five-year business/corporation membership will be $600. USA Shooting also announced there will be an increase in member club dues this year. Club dues will increase to $35 per year to cover increased costs for postage and mailing materials. For more information, visit www.usashooting.org.

Bovine TB Case Likely In Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expects a whitetail taken this fall by a hunter to test positive for bovine tuberculosis when final results come in. The deer was taken in northwestern Minnesota, where cattle were diagnosed with the disease this past fall. The test revealed a “preliminary positive” in the deer. Final results are expected soon.

San Fran Ban And Criminals

San Francisco Chronicle columnist Debra Saunders took the time in today’s edition to reiterate how big a mistake it would be to let the city’s handgun ban take effect. “As if this city needs proof that city criminals don't care about gun laws, consider the AK-47 used to kill Officer Isaac Espinoza in 2004.

MTV And Gun Owners

“True Life: I’m a Gun Owner,” a documentary which aired on MTV last week, offered a fair view of law-abiding gun owners, but Gun Owners of America says it also was misleading and focused mainly on anti-gun anecdotes. The documentary followed four people: a college student who had been attacked in her home and now carries a handgun for self-defense, a hunter in Alaska, a gang member who owns and carries guns illegally and a former gang member paralyzed in a gang-related shooting who now works with inner-city youths.