NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Leaders Celebrate Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus

More than 40 members of Congress and 500 leaders from the outdoor and conservation communities gathered to fete the four caucus co-chairs and celebrate the accomplishments of the 315-plus membership Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, the largest caucus on Capitol Hill. The caucus was formed 17 years ago to protect America’s hunting, fishing and trapping heritage.

Arizona Enacts Hunter Harassment Law

Last Thursday a new law went into effect in Arizona, making it illegal to intentionally interfere with a lawful hunt in Arizona. Violation of the law, A.R.S. 17-316, is a misdemeanor, potentially punishable by a fine of up to $750 and four months in jail.

Indiana Restores Gun-Carry Right in State Parks

Gov. Mitch Daniels has revealed changes made to Indiana law by Executive Order to restore the right to carry a handgun in Indiana state parks and, in fact, on all Department of Natural Resources land.

D.C. Newspaper Uses NSSF Research to Slap Anti Hunters

As suburbs grow and open spaces shrink, well-heeled animal rights groups see a chance to blast recreational hunting. They believe a more urban American public surely no longer sees the value of hunting traditions.

New NSSF Resource Guide Available

A free, all-inclusive guide to NSSF is now available for members and consumers. The NSSF Resource Guide summarizes the trade association's range of programs and services, and includes a catalog of all safety and conservation educational materials and a helpful listing of all NSSF-sponsored Web sites. To order a free Resource Guide, contact NSSF's Safety & Education Services Dept. at 203-426-1320 or e-mail literature@nssf.org.

New York University Questions Bloomberg Stunt

More and more observers are doubting that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s crusade against gun retailers will affect crime. Of the 15 out-of-state retailers targeted by the infamous publicity-stunt “sting” and lawsuit, five have settled, agreeing to additional monitoring by the city.

Scholastic Shooters Visit Olympic Training Center

NSSF's Scholastic Clay Target Program not only is producing many new lifelong shooting sports enthusiasts, it may also be creating the country's next national, world and Olympic champions. Nineteen of SCTP's finest spent last weekend fine-tuning their shooting skills at the U.S. Olympic training facility in Colorado Springs at the NSSF-sponsored Junior Olympic Development Camp.

Pro-Gun Bill Should See House Vote Today

HR 5092, the "Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006," is legislation representing a major advance in protecting the rights of firearms retailers, and is expected before the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote late this afternoon or evening.

Celebration Grows in 2006

National Hunting and Fishing Day was celebrated this past weekend at more than 100 public-welcome events around the country. That's well above the number held in recent years. The events were designed to help Americans appreciate the skills, traditions, economic impacts and conservation successes of hunters and anglers.

Hunter's Handbook TV to Highlight NSSF Programs

Tune in to Hunter's Handbook TV this week on OLN to learn more about NSSF's programs and services geared toward creating access and opportunity, promoting safety and education and building participation in the shooting sports. Hunter's Handbook TV airs on OLN Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., Wednesdays at noon and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. For more information about Hunter's Handbook TV, visit OLN online.