NSSF Bullet Points Articles

NSSF Files Brief in Supreme Court Case

NSSF filed a friend of the court brief in support of the respondent in the upcoming case District of Columbia v. Heller, set to be heard March 18 before the U.S. Supreme Court. "The firearms industry looks forward to the Supreme Court putting to rest the specious argument that the Second Amendment is not an individual right," said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. "This intellectually bankrupt and feeble argument has been used by gun-control advocates to justify laws and regulations that deny Americans their civil right to own and lawfully use firearms. On behalf of the firearms and ammunition industry, we are pleased to submit this brief."

NSSF Honored For Commitment To Defending Sportmen

NSSF was recognized with a Lifetime Giving Award from the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance for its total commitment of more than $700,000 to the alliance for its fight to protect hunting and shooting in America. "NSSF has been a stalwart defender of our hunting and shooting heritage for our entire existence," said USSA President Bud Pidgeon. "We see them as an invaluable partner today and in the years to come." NSSF has been a sponsor of USSA since 1989.

Media's Role in Empowering Sportsmen For 2008 Elections

During the last two presidential elections, the sportsmen's vote garnered media attention across the country. In an effort to reach out to outdoor media this time around, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and NSSF held a press conference at the SHOT Show, emphasizing the media's important role in encouraging sportsmen and sportswomen to evaluate their political candidates' support of our firearms freedoms and traditional outdoor activities. Officials from CSF and NSSF highlighted sportsmen's impact on a state-by-state level as a major voting bloc and economic force, and why their power is too great to be ignored by candidates. Learn more about the economic impact of sportsmen at www.nssf.org/media and www.sportsmenslink.org. Learn more about this year's elections at www.nssf.org/08election.

Couldn' Make It? Visit shotshow.org

For those that weren't there or others who'd like to look back, news from all four days of the show has been archived at www.shotshow.org, including all four issues of "SHOT Daily," printed and distributed on each day of the show.

30th Show Shatters Records

It was one for the record books. NSSF's 2008 SHOT Show smashed all-time records in its 30th year, posting new highs in attendance, exhibition space, exhibiting companies and media turnout. "What better way to celebrate the SHOT Show's 30th anniversary than with a turnout that not only broke, but shattered, all previous records for attendance and exhibit space," said NSSF President Doug Painter. "The buying activity reported is a strong indicator of a good year to come and reflects the strength of the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry." The show, held Feb. 2-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, comprised 715,000 square feet of exhibit space, a gain of nearly 60,000 over last year, with 1,950 exhibiting companies, up from last year's 1,870. With a total registered attendance of 58,769, the show eclipsed last year's attendance record of 42,216. The show attracted 30,686 buyers, 1,725 members of the press, 25,854 exhibiting personnel and 504 guests. Before the closing bell had rung, exhibitors had already booked 700,000 square feet of exhibit space for next year's show in Orlando, Fla. Full Story

National Wild Turkey Federation to Celebrate Sporting Traditions, Conservation

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has again stepped forward as a major sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the Congress-endorsed annual celebration of hunters, anglers and conservation.

Firearms Drive Funding For Elk Foundation Mission

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation depends on ample funding. And ample funding, officials reveal, depends on ample firearms. The conservation organization expects to spend over $4 million this year on guns for fundraiser auctions, raffles and games that vary by state. Elk Foundation banquet-merchandise buyers are at SHOT Show with a $2 million checkbook for firearms purchases alone.

Pennsylvania Congressman Joins Second Amendment Caucus

U.S. Rep. Christopher Carney (D-Pa.) has joined the bipartisan Congressional Second Amendment Caucus, which is dedicated to the right of lawful individuals to own firearms as stated in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment Caucus is opposed to the banning of firearms, their accessories, their manufacture and their importation, and recognizes the right of lawful citizens to carry a firearm at home and while traveling the nation.

Lilley Joins XONtv For Media and Public Relations

Tim Lilley, a 25-year veteran in the outdoor industry, has joined XONtv, a membership-based online outdoor television service, in a media and public relations capacity. Lilley previously headed public relations programs for Tracker Marine and the Quality Deer Management Association.

Traditions Names Shane Wheaton VP/Director of Sales

Traditions Performance Firearms, manufacturer of muzzleloaders, has hired Shane Wheaton to supervise its sales program. In the past eight years, Wheaton has served in several sales and marketing roles in the shooting sports industry.