NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Youth Hunters In National Spotlight

Young hunters again were receiving national media attention last week when the Associated Press featured an article about residents in North Dakota wanting to ease hunting age requirements. The story—picked up by countless newspapers nationwide—focused on statistics from the Families Afield youth hunting report funded by NSSF, the National Wild Turkey Federation and U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance.

Reprise: John Kerry, Hunter

Remember the concerted effort made by John Kerry and his handlers during the 2004 Presidential Campaign to make it appear as though the candidate was an avid, lifelong hunter and staunch defender of Second Amendment rights? Remember the trap range photo-op? The Ohio goose hunt?

Woolrich Joins NHF Day Effort

Woolrich, the original outdoor clothing company and a brand long supportive of sportsman-based conservation, has officially joined the renaissance of National Hunting and Fishing Day. The company has offered a sponsorship package to help return the federally recognized holiday to its early glory.

Bloomberg Should Learn From Others

Before New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg decides to take his gun control agenda on the road nationwide, scholar and author John R. Lott Jr. suggests he first talk to the leaders of other nations where similar plans have done nothing but rob law-abiding citizens of their rights. “Everyone wants to prevent criminals from getting guns,” writes Lott.

NSSF Membership and SHOT Show

Free, exclusive use of the Members Lounge and the Members Business Center at SHOT Show are two of the obvious benefits of membership in the National Shooting Sports Foundation, says Bettyjane Swann, NSSF member services manager. Another is priority points for space selection for exhibitors’ booths at the 2007 show in Orlando. “It’s not too late to become a member for the SHOT Show,” said Swann, who encourages interested industry members to contact her at 203-426-1320, e-mail bswann@nssf.org.

Legislation Will Do Nothing To Stop Criminals

A New York bill—A. 9280—co-sponsored by state Assembly Speaker Sheldon "I don't go to cops funerals" Silver is an attempt by anti-gun politicians to drive firearms dealers out of business. The measure would impose burdensome recordkeeping requirements and unworkable restrictions on law-abiding businesses, said NSSF senior vice president and general counsel Lawrence G. Keane.

New Scholarship For Women

The Women’s Policies Committee of the NRA has established a renewable, one-year, $1,000 scholarship for full-time college juniors or seniors majoring in wildlife management/conservation who maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. “The Women of the NRA are absolutely committed to wildlife conservation and to expanding the role of women, not only in the shooting sports, but in the conservation of wildlife for generations to come,” said Sue King, chair of the committee. Applications and other information are available online or from Sandy Elkin, 703-267-1131, e-mail selkin@nrahq.org.

No CWD, New CWD

New York state, which first detected Chronic Wasting Disease in the state last year, when a total of five captive and wild white-tailed deer tested positive, has not found another case in the 8,000-plus deer tested since then. Some other states have not been as fortunate. Illinois, Utah and South Dakota have reported additional cases. In Illinois, two of the 16 newly identified diseased deer came from Ogle County, marking the first detection of CWD there.

Criminals Kill, Not Guns

Though Boston’s mayor was quick to blame guns for his city’s violent crime problem, New Hampshire’s Union-Leader pointed out last week that a rise in the city's murder rate can be attributed to more criminals in the city. “Last year Boston Mayor Tom Menino blamed an influx of guns from northern New England for the city's spiking murder rate.

Governor Vetoes Concealed Carry Bill

Lawmakers in Wisconsin, one of only four states that bans concealed weapons, will vote as early as this week on whether to override Gov. Jim Doyle’s veto of a concealed carry bill. The state’s Senate passed the bill with a 28-5 vote, but Doyle—as he said he would—vetoed the bill on Friday.