NSSF Bullet Points Articles

House Passes ATF Reform Bill

With a 277-131 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives last week passed HR 5092, the "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006."

Once Again, Shooting Industry Masters Hit the Mark

Leaders from across the firearms industry came together in St. Cloud, Minn., Sept. 22-24 to compete in the fourth annual three-gun Shooting Industry Masters to benefit NSSF's STEP OUTSIDE program. The event was sponsored and produced by FMG Publications.

A Visit to Manhattan's Beretta Gallery

Online financial magazine TheStreet.com profiled a recent visit to the Beretta Gallery on New York City's Madison Avenue, where "cashing a bonus check or two beforehand might be advisable." Read TheStreet.com's article and see its video interview with Beretta vice president Peter Horn.

"Shooting USA" Moves to the Outdoor Channel

"Shooting USA," the long-running television series covering shooting sports and firearms news, will debut Sept. 30 on The Outdoor Channel. The show will be aired Saturday nights at 10 p.m. EST. For more information, visit www.shootingusa.com.

Families Afield States Preparing for More Young Hunters

Since NSSF helped launch Families Afield nearly two years ago, 10 states have passed new laws creating additional opportunities for young people to get involved in hunting. Now, as hunting seasons near, some of those states are preparing for larger-than-normal numbers of newcomers.

Club Owners See Trapshooting Growth

Gun club owners say they have seen significant growth in trapshooting's popularity over the last few years, a trend being partly attributed to NSSF's Scholastic Clay Target Program, reports the Myrtle Beach Sun. Because of SCTP, which partners with the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA), youngsters and entire families have taken up the sport, says Terry Heeg, editor-in-chief of Trap & Field magazine.

Remington Employees Take a Step Outside

Remington Arms Co. employees and their families and friends came out in force Aug. 27 for Remington's fourth annual STEP OUTSIDE Start at Home event at Ilion Fish and Game Club near the company's Ilion, N.Y., firearms plant. A record 500 people -- young and old -- attended, many of whom said it was their first time shooting.

Bloomberg Sued Again, Stonewalls Release of Tapes

The New York Sun reports that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been hit with another lawsuit following his ill-advised and potentially criminal investigations into out-of-state FFLs. This latest suit was filed against Bloomberg by a South Carolina gun dealer.

USPSA Crowns Champs

Drawing their guns, negotiating obstacles and dashing through brightly painted courses of fire, USPSA competitors shoot targets as quickly and as accurately as possible.

Hunters Dating Hunters

A company that specializes in niche Web sites has launched OutdoorPersonals.com, a free online dating service where outdoors enthusiasts can find a match. Site visitors can search for dating prospects based on selected mutual interests such as hunting, fishing, ATVs, boating and other pursuits.