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Industry Recognizes 10th Anniversary of NICS

NSSF and its National Association of Firearms Retailers (NAFR) division recognized the 10-year anniversary of the FBI National Instant Criminal Check System (NICS). The NICS system went into effect on Nov. 30, 1998, with the support of the firearms industry, and is designed to screen out those persons who are prohibited by law from purchasing firearms. Full Story

Long-term Dividends from Original Outdoor Challenge

What do North Cove Outfitters in Old Saybrook, Conn., H&H Gun Range in Oklahoma City, Okla., and Palmetto State Shooting Center in Ridgeland, S.C., have in common? Each has embraced television advertising and NSSF's Original Outdoor Challenge Campaign with great success and continues to reap the benefits. Full Story

Congress MUST VOTE on Excise Tax Reform Bills

Stay informed on industry issues, state alerts and pending legislation in NSSF's Legislative Action Center.

Don't Lie Campaign Launches in New Jersey

NSSF and ATF jointly announced on Nov. 18, the launch in New Jersey of the Don't Lie for the Other Guy campaign. The New Jersey Association of Firearms Retailers hailed the program's strong message to raise awareness of the dangers and severe penalties associated with illegal straw purchasing of firearms.

NSSF Statement on Results of CDC Blood Lead Levels in Hunters Study

NSSF issued a statement in response to study results from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), released by the North Dakota Department of Health, showing no evidence that lead or "traditional" ammunition pose any health risk to those who consume harvested game meat.

USA Shooting Athletes of the Year

USA Shooting, the governing body for the Olympic shooting sports in the United States has named 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Glenn Eller and Silver Medalist Kim Rhode as the 2008 USA Shooting Athletes of the Year.

December 4, 2008

Gun Owners Dodge Tax on Ammunition
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Gun Shop Holds NRA Membership Drive
KELO-TV (S.D.)

Modern Pentathlon Gets a Little Less Penta
The New York Times

NSSF's SHOT Show is just weeks away. Spanning more than 700,000 square feet of exhibition space, the Jan. 15-18 show in Orlando will bring together exhibitors, buyers and media from around the globe. NSSF encourages all those planning to attend the show to visit www.shotshow.org for information on show registration, events, seminars, travel and much more.

Know Your Rights

As an FFL holder, you have specific legal rights that can help when the ATF comes calling. "Know Your Rights," written by prominent gun-rights attorney Richard E. Gardiner, details those rights. Read it in SHOT Business Online.

ATF Open Letter to FFLs Concerning Form 4473

ATF is extending the mandatory must-use date of new Form 4473 to Jan. 15, 2009.
Read the letter | Learn more about Form 4473

Range Report Classifieds

If you have a range-related product to sell, a service to offer or a job opening at your range, list it in The Range Report.

NSSF Delivers Value

NSSF's trade publication, SHOT Business magazine, features profiles in every issue on NSSF members, their business and how NSSF delivers value to them. Read their stories and find out how NSSF membership means business.

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