NSSF Bullet Points Articles

King of the Collegiate Shotgun Teams

SAN ANTONIO -- Overcoming wind, rain, cold and determined shotgun shooters from 32 colleges and universities, Lindenwood University on Sunday was crowned national collegiate champion for the fourth straight year.

Aeschliman Named NSSF Director of Public Relations

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry, has named Tony Aeschliman as its new director of public relations.

National Hunting and Fishing Day Launches Yearlong Learning Campaign

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- A majority of Americans agree that hunters are among the world's leading conservationists, a survey shows, and a new campaign is helping to reinforce that image to build even stronger public support for both hunting and fishing.

The campaign, launched by the national coordinators of National Hunting and Fishing Day, is a 12-part series of colorful, copyright-free "Wildlife Portraits."

Quail Unlimited announces their 19th Annual QUAIL UNLIMITED National Championship Dog Trial

For Immediate Release

Quail Unlimited
P.O. Box 610 Edgefield, SC 29824

Contact: Donnie Buckland, Senior Vice President
(803) 637-5731 ext. 231
Fax: (803) 637-0037 Email: mailto:dbuckland@qu.org



Quail Unlimited Announces Dates For National Championship Dog Trial

Quail Unlimited announces their 19th Annual QUAIL UNLIMITED National Championship Dog Trial February 16 - 18, 2007


Edgefield, SC (October 18, 2006) - Quail Unlimited announces their 19th Annual QUAIL UNLIMITED National Championship Dog Trial to be held February 16 - 18, 2007 at Hufstetler Farms in Bronwood, Georgia. For more information call QU's Director of events, Connie Dean at (803)637-0037.

For Immediate Release

Quail Unlimited
P.O. Box 610 Edgefield, SC 29824

Contact: Donnie Buckland, Senior Vice President
(803) 637-5731 ext. 231
Fax: (803) 637-0037 Email: mailto:dbuckland@qu.org



Quail Unlimited Announces Dates For National Championship Dog Trial

Quail Unlimited announces their 19th Annual QUAIL UNLIMITED National Championship Dog Trial February 16 - 18, 2007


Edgefield, SC (October 18, 2006) - Quail Unlimited announces their 19th Annual QUAIL UNLIMITED National Championship Dog Trial to be held February 16 - 18, 2007 at Hufstetler Farms in Bronwood, Georgia. For more information call QU's Director of events, Connie Dean at (803)637-0037.

North Carolina Commission Won't Recommend Sunday Hunting

North Carolina's Wildlife Resources Commission has backed off its decision to recommend hunting on Sundays to the state Legislature, reports the Associated Press.

New Jersey Commissioner Protects 'Cute Bears'

Ralph Knisell's Dec. 7 column in Today's Sunbeam and carried on NJ.com laments that the week should have included the state's black bear season, but the much publicized planned hunt was squelched by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's commissioner, Lisa Jackson, "probably at the request of Governor Jon Corzine, who had stated his distaste for the hunt."

D.C. Attorneys Wish to Re-Interpret Second Amendment

In a case that could shape firearms laws nationwide, attorneys for the District of Columbia argued last week that the Second Amendment's right to bear arms applies only to militias, reports The Washington Times. The attorneys are attempting to defend as constitutional the district's ban on handguns as it argues before the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Ohio House Overrides Governor's Concealed Carry Veto

For the first time in his eight years as governor, Bob Taft saw his veto overridden by a chamber of the state legislature.

Smith & Wesson Reports Record Second-Quarter Sales

Smith & Wesson on Thursday reported record second-quarter sales. Sales for the quarter ended Oct. 31 were $50.8 million, 42 percent higher than $35.5 million in the same period last year.