NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Ohio Lawmakers Pass Revised Concealed-Carry Bill

The Ohio legislature on Wednesday passed a bill that would allow for uniform handgun laws across the state, reports The Associated Press. The bill passed the state House with a 74-14 vote, while the Senate passed the bill 19-10. Gov. Bob Taft has said he will veto the bill.

NRA President Visits Gun Maker

At the invitation of company officials, National Rifle Association president Sandra Froman last week visited Smith & Wesson's factory in Springfield, Mass. Read coverage of her visit from The Republican.

Gun Education in Sixth-Grade Curriculum

Sixth-graders in a Juneau middle school completed an outdoor education course that included instruction in safe handling of guns and firing rounds from .22-caliber rifles.

New Jersey Supreme Court Blocks Bear Hunt

For the second time in three years, the New Jersey Supreme Court has voted to block a bear hunt. The court refused to overturn or stay the state environmental commissioner Lisa Jackson's decision.

10 Tips for Working with Media

With SHOT Show fast approaching, the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and its members offer suggestions for manufacturers, organizations and other show exhibitors eager to increase media coverage. Read POMA's "10 Tips for Effectively Working with the Media."

First Shots Guide Available for Ranges

Over the past year, NSSF's First Shots program has sparked the interest of shooting ranges across the country, attracting new shooters and enthusiastic new customers.

ATF Agrees to Review California Revocations

At NSSF's request, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has begun reviewing a number of federal firearms license revocations in California to ensure that they are warranted under the unique facts and circumstances of each case.

NICS Explains Outages

On Nov. 26 and 27, the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) went down unexpectedly. NICS explained to NSSF the unscheduled outages were due to never-before-encountered technical difficulties affecting the system's memory areas and buffers.

Huntandshoot.org Adds Local News

HuntandShoot.org now features regular updates on hunting and shooting opportunities in all 50 states. Five renowned freelance writers have begun compiling news on hunting and shooting access and opportunities in each state.

Plaintiffs Want Ban on Lead Ammo

Claiming the use of lead ammunition by hunters in California violates the "Endangered Species Act," anti-hunting and anti-gun groups have filed suit against the California Fish and Game Commission and the state Department of Fish and Game for failing to enact a ban, the Los Angeles Times reports.