NSSF Bullet Points Articles

RNC Party Platform On Gun Control

The Republican National Committee has released its official party platform including its position on gun control: "We condemn frivolous lawsuits against firearms manufacturers, which are transparent attempts to deprive citizens of their rights. We oppose federal licensing of law-abiding gun owners and national gun registration as violations of the Second Amendment. We recognize that gun control only affects and penalizes law-abiding citizens, and that such proposals are ineffective at reducing violent crime." View the official platform (Firearms section is on Page 51).

DNC Party Platform on Gun Control

The Democratic National Committee has released its official party platform including its position on gun control: "We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation, but we know that what works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne. We can work together to enact and enforce commonsense laws and improvements -- like closing the gun show loophole, improving our background check system, and reinstating the assault weapons ban ..." View the offical platform (Firearms section is on Page 48).

McCain VP Pick A Lifelong Hunter, Gun-Rights Supporter

On her official Web site, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is described as "a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoys hunting, fishing ... and all that Alaska's great outdoors has to offer." Palin was tapped Friday as Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain's running mate. While campaigning for governor in 2006, she told USA Today, "We hunt as much as we can, and I'm proud to say our freezer is full of wild game we harvested here in Alaska." After the Supreme Court's recent ruling that struck down Washington, D.C.'s longtime handgun ban, Palin publicly applauded the decision. Newsweek.com features a look at the vice presidential pick and how her presence in the race could bring gun-related issues to the forefront. Learn more about the presidential candidates and their views on firearms-related issues at NSSF.org/VoterEd.

NHF Day Drawing: Win A Yamaha Grizzly FI ATV

Hunters and anglers can enter to win a 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 FI ATV by visiting the official Web site of National Hunting and Fishing Day, www.nhfday.org. The drawing is open to Web site visitors as well as anyone who works or attends one of the many NHF Day celebrations to be held across the country. A list of events is at the NHF Day Web site. Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. is the latest to sponsor the annual commemoration.

NHF Day Events Planned Nationwide

Special events are being planned across the country for National Hunting and Fishing Day, set for Sept. 27. In this critical election year for sportsmen and sportswomen, the annual celebration will serve as a reminder to all Americans that conservation succeeds only because of leadership and funding from hunters, shooters and anglers. Everyone from retail stores to state fish and wildlife departments and sportsmen's clubs are planning special events that celebrate sportsmen and sportswomen and recognize their importance. For information on NHF Day, including how you can help promote the celebration, a list of events planned throughout the country and information on how to plan your own NHF Day event, visit www.nhfday.org.

Steel Challenge Results Posted

Complete results from this year's Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships are now posted online at www.steelchallenge.com. U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shooter K.C. Eusebio won the main match at the championships, held this month in Piru, Calif. Eusebio won with a record time of 79.16, followed by B.J. Norris with a time of 80.84. Kay Clark-Miculek won the women's division with a time of 105.85.

US Shooter Double Medal Count From Athens

The 2008 Olympics drew to a close Sunday in Beijing. The U.S. Olympic team for shooting turned out an outstanding performance at the Games, earning six medals to double the medal count from Athens four years ago. Arguably the most successful showing for the U.S. in the history of the Olympic shooting competition, the U.S. Shooting team brought home two gold, two silver and two bronze medals and set a total of five new Olympic records. Look back at the shooting events from the Olympics at USAShooting.com and NBCOlympics.com.

In Debate, Biden Boasts about Gunban Efforts

On Saturday, Sen. Barack Obama selected Sen. Joseph Biden as his Democratic vice-presidential running mate. Sen. Biden needs no introduction when it comes to his stance on restricting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. In 1994, he worked to orchestrate the passage of the Assault Weapons Ban. Watch a video showing Sen. Biden boasting about banning guns. Read an analysis on the Sen. Biden selection by CQ Politics.

California Urge Gov Schwarzenegger to Veto AB 2498

NSSF is calling on California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to veto a bill that is inconsistent with prior legislation to increase and encourage individuals to take firearms training. AB 2498 would force all lawful residents seeking firearms training from an instructor that has a contract to provide firearms training to federal employees or employees of civilian government contractors to obtain a costly background check. Learn more.

Intermedia Outdoors Acquires Barrett Productions

InterMedia Outdoors, Inc. (IMO) announced it has acquired Missoula, Mont.-based Barrett Productions, producer of outdoor, adventure and sports television. The transaction brings together two leading television production and content companies. In addition to television and radio interests, Intermedia Outdoors, Inc. owns a large network of hunting, shooting and fishing Web sites and 17 magazines, including Guns & Ammo and Petersen's Hunting.