NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Bloomberg Misdirects His Anti-Gun Anger

"Reducing the criminal misuse of firearms is a goal shared by all Americans, including the firearms industry. But New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg would have people think he's the only one addressing the issue," writes NSSF's Lawrence G. Keane in the conservative weekly Human Events. Read Keane's complete column.

"Political Grandstanding" and More in Boston

At a press conference in Boston Thursday, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced the expansion of their mayoral coalition against guns.

SCI Executive Director to Retire

Tom Riley, Safari Club International executive director, has announced his retirement effective Sept. 30. During his tenure as executive director, SCI enjoyed growth in membership as well as record-breaking revenue and attendance at SCI's annual convention. Read SCI's press release.

2006 Gun Rights Policy Conference a Success

The 2006 Gun Rights Policy Conference, held Sept. 22-24 at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel in Charlotte, N.C., was an informative success, reports the Second Amendment Foundation.

Congress Passes Landmark Disaster Recovery Legislation

Congress on Friday passed a measure to prohibit the confiscation of legal firearms from law-abiding citizens during states of emergency, reports NRA. H.R. 5013, the “Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act,” was introduced in the House by Congressman Bobby Jindal (La.) passed the House on July 25 with a 322-99 vote. Sen. David Vitter (La.) introduced the Senate version of the bill, which the Senate passed 84-16. The bill now heads to President Bush.

Jeff Cooper Dead at 86

John Dean "Jeff" Cooper, noted firearms expert who is commonly referred to as the father of the modern technique of handgun shooting, died Sept. 25 at his home in Arizona.

Illinois Selected for Wingshooting USA Test Market

Illinois has been selected as a special testing ground for NSSF's fledgling Wingshooting USA campaign. Nationally, Wingshooting USA launched last year to help activate latent hunters by raising awareness of today's bird hunting preserves through a free, searchable Web site, www.wingshootingusa.org.

SCTP Goes Olympic-Style

Nearly 100 youths will travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., this weekend to compete in the Scholastic Clay Target Program's first SCTP International Shotgun Championships, an event the U.S. Olympic shotgun coach says he is very pleased to see.

"Shattering Negative Perceptions of Guns"

"Some 1,500 young Tennessee shooters are shattering more than clay targets. They're shattering negative perceptions of guns and shooting," writes The Tennessean's Larry Wood. The Scholastic Clay Target Program, he writes, is "evidence that with proper education, supervision and care, guns are safe."

Families Afield Reaches 5 Million Potential Mentors

Fall hunting seasons are barely underway. But for NSSF, the National Wild Turkey Federation and U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance, 2006 is already being remembered as a trophy year.