NSSF Bullet Points Articles

Montana Gets Final Installment Of $3 Million Inheritance

LeRoy Beckman, a Great Falls, Mont., farmer, lived a simple life that would have not suggested wealth. He earmarked his estate to buy land and donate it to the state for use by hunters, and belying his thrifty lifestyle, when Beckman died in 1997 at age 88 that donation turned out to be a $3 million legacy.

NWTF Gives $175,000 For Sportsmen's Caucuses

The National Wild Turkey Federation has committed $175,000 to support the work of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) and National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC). NWTF presented a check to CSF and NASC at its national convention in Nashville. NWTF’s support will help build the strength of a growing network of sportsmen’s caucuses.

No Firearms Questions From Doctors

Health care professionals in Virginia would be prohibited from asking patients about firearms in the home under a bill passed by the state House, reports the Virginian-Pilot. If the bill becomes law, those who violate the measure could be disciplined and even lose his or her licence. The House passed the bill—HB 1531—with an 88-11 vote. It is now in the hands of the Senate.

Wyoming House Backs Gun Permit Change

Wyoming residents would be able to carry concealed handguns without going through the state’s existing permit process under a bill initially approved by the state House last week, reports the Associated Press. The House, which overwhelmingly approved the bill by a voice vote, still needs to supply two more approvals before it heads to the Senate.

Strong Earnings For Cabela's

Cabela’s Inc. on Thursday reported that revenue rose nearly 17 percent in the fourth quarter to a record $675.4 million, compared to $579.1 million in the same period in 2004. The results topped Wall Street expectations. Total revenue for the 2005 fiscal year increased 15.7 percent to a record $1.8 billion.

Amended Patriot Act Includes ATF Provision

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote this week on an amended Patriot Act, which, among many other changes, would make the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) more accountable to the Senate, CQ Today reported Monday. The provision would make ATF’s director subject to Senate confirmation.

Supreme Court Justice Champions Hunting

Delivering the keynote address Saturday at the National Wild Turkey Federation's annual convention in Nashville, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia stressed the best thing avid outdoorsmen can do for hunting is to attack the stereotype that guns are only used for evil purposes.

Bloomberg Seeks Help In Suing Gun Makers

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg met last week with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales behind closed doors, asking for his help in trying to sue gun manufacturers, the New York Post reported Friday. "Gonzales' role in civil litigation has to do with access to a federal database, which has been curtailed by Congress, and the mayor wanted to raise that issue with him," Deputy Mayor Ed Skyler said.

New York City Lawsuit Update

A federal judge in New York City has called for a March 3 hearing on whether a federal appropriations act would require dismissal of the city’s lawsuit against firearms industry companies. The act bars the use of gun trace data in civil trials.

Final SHOT Show Numbers

This year’s SHOT Show in Las Vegas was the largest in its 28-year history. Final figures for the Feb. 9-12 show reveal there were 24,366 buyers, 14,753 exhibiting personnel from 1,846 companies, 1,385 members of the press and 388 guests for a record total attendance of 40,892. The show encompassed 616,300 square feet of exhibit space, surpassing last year’s mark of 569,030. Owned and sponsored by NSSF, SHOT Show is the world's largest showcase of firearms, hunting and outdoor products.