NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association

Bullet Points roundup (2/24/25): ➤ NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Kash Patel ➤ New Way to Look at NICS ➤ Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Reinstated ➤ Colt and Clay Mathews III Score Big for NSSF’s Project Childsafe ➤ and more. Subscribe to NSSF's emails 📧 for the latest updates and more in-depth stories. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gE9B-iEQ #NSSF #BulletPoints

Prepare your FFL and Range for upcoming challenges with this essential session led by NSSF compliance consultant John 'JC' Clark. Gain insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and learn strategies to enhance compliance, reduce risks, and drive success into 2025 and beyond. Discover solutions to common FFL hurdles and improve operational efficiencies. Understand how the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and regulatory shifts may affect your business, ensuring you stay ahead of policy changes. Don't miss this chance to secure your compliance footing and confidently advance your business. 📅 Date and Time: Monday, March 24, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. ET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMDkGGth #NSSF #Webinar #FFL

The majority (89.5%) of first-time gun buyers store their gun in a secured location or locked when not in use, according to NSSF's latest research on first-time gun buyers. Significantly fewer first-time gun buyers store their firearm unsecured and loaded than in 2020 (8.2%). Get the most up to date facts and statistics about first-time gun buyers from the NSSF First-Time Gun Buyers Report 2024 Edition. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g6SiGWmM #research #gunfacts #NSSF #gunstats | InfoManiacs

Join NSSF compliance consultant John 'JC' Clark for a must-attend session to prepare your FFL and Range for future challenges. Gain insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and learn strategies to enhance compliance and reduce risks for success into 2025 and beyond. NSSF is hosting a must-attend compliance webinar on March 24, designed to prepare your FFL and Range for future challenges. Gain insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and learn strategies to enhance compliance and reduce risks for success into 2025 and beyond. 📅 Monday, March 24, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. ET 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMDkGGth #NSSF #Webinar #FFL

Submissions for educational session at the 2025 NSSF Range-Retail Business Expo™ are due today! The event will take place on July 16-17 in West Palm Beach, Florida. See the full announcement to get more information about this opportunity. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gf9miDBt

Elk are a big deal in Pennsylvania, with an entire tourism industry surrounding them. A deep-rooted elk culture has woven itself into the local community, significantly impacting the economy and the coveted elk hunting season attracts visitors, engaging the public with wildlife and the mission of conservation agencies. The reintroduction of elk to Pennsylvania has been supported by funding from the Pitman-Robertson Act, which redirects excise taxes from firearms and ammunition companies, providing vital funding for state agencies to institute projects like target range maintenance and construction, hunter education and wildlife restoration activities. Currently, Pennsylvania has a population of about 1,400 to 1,500 elk, a number that has been growing since the 1970s. Each year, a health index is conducted to monitor elk herd wellness, including measuring rump fat and survivability rates. By tagging and tracking these animals, wildlife managers can make informed decisions about herd management and future population projections. Importantly, The Pennsylvania Game Commission operates independently without state tax dollars, relying on revenues from hunting licenses and wildlife restoration funds from the Pitman-Robertson Act to ensure sustainable wildlife populations for future generations. Pittman-Robertson funding, especially that from the Firearms and Ammunition industry, have significantly contributed to wildlife and habitat restoration in the United States. This video helps demonstrate the importance of Elk Restoration and the funding model that drives conservation in North America. Partner with a Payer is an initiative of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program involving state and industry partners. Learn more from NSSF at https://lnkd.in/gZvzYcb4 or visit https://lnkd.in/gCVgwKM4 Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | BERETTA | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) #Elk #WildlifeConservation #PartnerWithAPayer #Conservation #PittmanRobertsonAct #BerettaUSA #Pennsylvania #USFWS #NSSF

For first-time gun buyers, handguns are by far the most popular first purchase. Get the most up to date facts and statistics about first-time gun buyers from the NSSF First-Time Gun Buyers Report 2024 Edition. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g6SiGWmM #research #gunfacts #NSSF #gunstats | InfoManiacs

Here are 21 things to know about firearm ownership and recreational shooting in the United States. Shooting Wire published the list of 21 items and it’s based on decades of Responsive Management data. Some of the trends are related to the growing popularity of recreational target shooting, the importance of increasing public access and the growing diversity among the gun-owning population and participants in target shooting. Also covered is how recreational target shooting benefits wildlife management and conservation efforts through the Pittman-Robertson excise taxes paid for by the firearm and ammunition industry. https://lnkd.in/gpJn-fXv #NSSF #ShootingWire #GunOwners #GunOwnersCare

Across the country, firearm retailers are reporting trends that highlight strong sales, improved ammo stocks, and optimism in the industry. From handguns like the Glock 43X and Springfield Hellcat to MSRs and bolt-action rifles, each region reflects unique customer preferences. Explore what’s selling in your area and how businesses are adapting to meet demand. Read more about the latest insights here: https://lnkd.in/gwz6MY9h #SHOTBusiness #NSSF

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) spoke with us about his staunch support for the Second Amendment and the importance of the firearm and ammunition industry to his constituents in the Natural State. Sen. Cotton is serving in his second six-year term in in the U.S. Senate, after serving for two years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Sen. Cotton is currently seated on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, where he serves on the Energy and Public Lands subcommittees; the Armed Services Committee, where he serves on Airland, Cybersecurity, and Strategic Forces subcommittees; the Intelligence Committee, where he serves as the chairman; and the Joint Economic Committee. Sen. Cotton is the third-ranking member in the Senate Republican leadership as Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. Sen. Cotton served in Iraq with the 101st Airborne and in Afghanistan with a Provincial Reconstruction Team. Between his two combat tours, Sen. Cotton served with The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery and his military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and Ranger Tab. View the full Q&A here: https://lnkd.in/g6Mv5a46. NSSF thanks Sen. Cotton for speaking with us. #SenatorCotton #Arkansas