NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Olympic Training Center Opens Its Doors for Summit

Summit participants are invited for a free VIP tour of the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center and Olympic Shooting Center. USA Shooting will host an open house on June 23 for summit attendees from 2 to 4 p.m. USAS staff and coaches will be present for the tour that will feature resident athletes and U.S. Olympic Team members competing in an Olympic-style finals demonstration. Transportation will be provided to and from the hotel, so reservations are requested. Those interested in more information on this event or to reserve your spot, e-mail USA Shooting at marketing@usashooting.org.

Save By Registering Before Wednesday

Those who register for the 2008 Shooting Sports Summit by Wednesday, April 30, will receive significant savings.

Collegiate Clay Target Championship

SAN ANTONIO--Lindenwood University of St. Charles, Mo., has claimed its fifth straight national title, topping Texas A&M, Kansas State and 35 other colleges at the 2008 Intercollegiate Clay Target Championships.

Speaker Spotlight: Neil Howe

Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials -- each generation has its unique characteristics. Who are they, what motivates them and how will they shape our nation's and our industry's future? Ask Neil Howe. The best-selling author, historian, economist and demographer has been providing insight on generational change in America for, well, generations. A co-founder of LifeCourse Associates, Howe has co-authored six books with William Strauss including Generations (1991), 13th Gen (1993), The Fourth Turning (1997) and Millennials Rising (2000). He will speak at the summit on June 24. Full bio on Neil Howe.

Study Results to Be Released

The rallying point for the 2008 summit is the completion of a comprehensive three-year $389,000 NSSF-led study begun in 2005 aimed at improving hunter and shooter recruitment and retention. Results of the "Future of Hunting and the Shooting Sports" project, funded by a U.S. Fish & Wildlife grant and conducted in partnership with Responsive Management, will provide the focus of discussion for two days. An overview of the study and its findings will be presented at 9 a.m. on June 24. View complete summit schedule.

Facing the Future: Join Us in Colorado Springs

It is shaping up to be one of the most significant gatherings in a decade on the future of hunting and the shooting sports in America

Record $724,980 in Grants Awarded to 12 States

For the sixth consecutive year, NSSF has announced grants to states for projects designed to enlist new hunters, and retain existing ones. The 2008 Hunting Heritage Partnership grants include an increase of $250,000 over last year, thanks to a new partnership with Safari Club International. To date, the program has contributed more than $2.8 million to state agencies. See this year's grant recipients and their projects.

Remington To Close H&R 1871 Plant

Remington Arms Co. has announced a manufacturing consolidation move that will result in the closure of its Gardner, Mass., plant. Throughout the remainder of this year the integration of H&R 1871's operations will result in centralized sales and marketing, streamlined operations, standardized information technology infrastructure and common financial functionality, while maintaining individual brand identities and products, according to company sources. An estimated 200 Gardner employees will be impacted by the closure, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2008. "While it was a difficult decision to close Gardner, we believe that this consolidation will enhance our ability to more efficiently provide quality products at competitive prices in an increasingly demanding global marketplace," said Remington CEO Tommy Millner. Remington Press Release | Worcester Business Journal story

National Shooting Sports Foundation Awards Grants to 12 States

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- For the sixth consecutive year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced grants to states for projects designed to enlist new hunters, and retain existing ones.

Michael Waddell to Chair National Hunting and Fishing Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Outdoor television star Michael Waddell has been selected as honorary chairman for this year's National Hunting and Fishing Day, set for Sept. 27.