NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Indicator of Strong Gun Sales

The number of background checks reported by the FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) increased 13.8 percent in October to 970,030, compared to 852,478 in October 2005.

Hunters, Shooters at the Polls

Last Tuesday, sportsmen and women helped elect many candidates who will stand up for gun owners, manufacturers and retailers, and approved measures to protect outdoor traditions.

Bear Hunt Matters in New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine's decision not to authorize a bear hunt originally scheduled for Dec. 4-9 but instead to employ non-lethal means of controlling the population is proving disastrous.

Cabela's Sales Up in Third Quarter

Outdoor retailer Cabela's Inc. on Thursday reported a 14.1 percent increase in third-quarter sales to a record $490.5 million, compared to $429.8 million for the same period last year.

NSSF Offers Members Free Legal Consultation

NSSF members, including members of the National Association of Firearms Retailers and National Association of Shooting Ranges, can now avail themselves of the exclusive benefit of free legal consultation on matters of federal firearms laws and regulations, including compliance inspection and revocation proceedings, with one of the nation's leading attorneys in that field. To initiate the consultation or to learn more about becoming a member of NSSF, contact Bettyjane Swann at bswann@nssf.org.

SHOT Show University

A complete schedule of SHOT Show University seminars for firearms retailers is now available at www.shotshow.org.

Congressman to Address Industry's Future Leaders

U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) will keynote NSSF's Future Leaders Luncheon at the 2007 SHOT Show in Orlando. A lifelong hunter and shooter, Putnam serves as the co-chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus and also serves on the powerful House Rules Committee.

USA Shooting Hosts First Shots

Nearly 100 people from the Colorado Springs, Colo., area took their "First Shots" this weekend. USA Shooting and NSSF teamed up on Saturday to host a First Shots event at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.

Hunt and Shoot Opportunity Updates

Huntandshoot.org, the Internet portal developed by NSSF for new and experienced shooters and hunters, has unveiled a news feature reporting shooting and hunting opportunities for every state.

Industry Sales Up 5% in Second Quarter

Sales by gun and ammunition manufacturers grew by 5 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2005, according to the firearm industry's best economic indicator.