NSSF Bullet Points Articles

New Mexico: Hot Spot For Shooters

"From Raton to Las Cruces, New Mexicans are shooting more at better ranges, and this passion is attracting national attention," writes the Albuquerque Tribune's Larry Spohn. In a recent column, Spohn highlights the Land of Enchantment's popular shooting ranges and the state government's assistance in improving Albuquerque's Shooting Range State Park for the benefit of shooting sports enthusiasts.

Deer Might Not Be Part Of Youth Hunting Program

The Pennsylvania Game Commission will meet Tuesday to consider a formal proposal for the state's mentored-youth hunting program, but sources say the program is not likely to include deer, reports the Morning Call.

More Support For National Hunting And Fishing Day

GunBroker.com has officially joined the renaissance of National Hunting and Fishing Day, set for Sept. 23. The company has offered a sponsorship package to help return the federally recognized holiday to its early glory as the most successful sporting campaign in American history.

Lindenwood Cleans Up At College Shotgun Championships

Shotgun teams from Lindenwood University dominated the field at the recent Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Intercollegiate Clay Target Championships.

New York Times Profiles Smith & Wesson Success

Smith & Wesson has made remarkably great strides over the past two years, navigating a turnaround that has astonished skeptics and rewarded investors. Last week, the New York Times profiled the 154-year-old company's comeback.

Wal-Mart's Decision

Wal-Mart, the nation's largest firearms retailer, announced Friday that it would stop selling firearms in one-third of its stores, about 1,000 outlets. No details have been announced on which locations will be affected.

First Shots Gives First-Timers A Hands-On Intro To Shooting

NEWTOWN, Conn.—When it comes to learning about shooting and firearms ownership, not knowing how or where to start can be an intimidating hurdle for newcomers.

Illinois Governor's Race

Election Day is still seven months away, but Illinois firearms owners and retailers are already trying to decide which candidate is best on shooting, hunting and Second Amendment issues. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat and consistent supporter of strict gun control, is facing off against Republican Judy Baar Topinka. The News Tribune profiles the two candidates and their positions on firearms-related issues, quoting firearms business owners and sportsmen on where they stand on the candidates.

Spring Rifle, Pistol Selection Matches Define U.S. Team

Questions about who would represent the United States at the World Shooting Championships this summer were answered at USA Shooting’s Rifle and Pistol Spring Selection Match held at Fort Benning, Ga., from April 11-22.

Americans Capture World Black Powder Rifle Championship

The National Rifle Association of America team won the fourth World Long Range Historical Rifle Championship at the April 10-15 competition held in Cape Town, South Africa. Shooters from Germany, Great Britain, South Africa, Switzerland and Belgium, in addition to the United States, competed. Dave Gullo of Ponderay, Idaho, won the individual championship for the second time. Frank Monikowski, from Hope Valley, R.I., finished second. The competition, begun in 1997, will now assume an every-four-years frequency.