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Firearm Industry Granted Consultative Role To United Nations

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The firearm and ammunition industry now has a seat at the world table of the United Nations. The 191-country, international relations body has granted official consultative status to the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI).

'First Shots,' Newcomers Give Handgun Shooting A Try

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Forty million Americans actively enjoy target shooting and hunting. But for newcomers the biggest challenge is not knowing how to get started.

A new program from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), “First Shots,” provides a free opportunity for newcomers to learn about the safe, recreational use of handguns. It’s also chance to give shooting a try.

Firearm Manufacturers Ask U.S. Supreme Court To Review Case

NEWTOWN, Conn.—Firearm manufacturers today filed papers asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruling permitting lawsuits against firearms manufacturers under the District of Columbia’s “Assault Weapon Manufacturing Strict Liability Act.”

U.S. Hunter Numbers See Slight Increase

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The number of paid hunting license holders in America has increased slightly over the previous year, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent National Hunting License Report. Numbers for 2004 rose less than one percent (.3 percent), from 14,740,188 to 14,779,071, but hunting advocates are hoping the uptick indicates stabilization following a long downward trend.

Step Outside For Health At America's Hunting Preserves

NEWTOWN, Conn.—If your New Year's resolutions include enjoying a healthier lifestyle, call a friend and STEP OUTSIDE® for an introduction to hunting.

A program of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), STEP OUTSIDE encourages outdoors enthusiasts to invite and mentor newcomers. It's a challenge that has special meaning in 2006. Today, more than ever before, more activities afield may be just what the doctor ordered for millions of overweight families, including an alarming percentage of youngsters now suffering from obesity.

State Agencies Receive Grants Through Hunting Heritage Partnership

NEWTOWN, Conn.—As it has done for the past two years, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has again awarded nearly a half-million dollars in grants to help state agencies expand hunting opportunities. The grants were made through NSSF’s Hunting Heritage Partnership program.

Michigan Sportsmen Officially in the Anti's Crosshairs

Animal rights advocates have collected and turned in a sufficient number of signatures to place Michigan’s mourning dove hunt on the ballot.

GundogsOnline.com Announces Partnership with Royal Canin USA, Inc.

Royal Canin USA Announces New President & CEO