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News Releases

• May. 21: Free Videos for Schools on Firearm Safety and Conservation from NSSF
• May. 14: NSSF Names Laura Springer Manager of Emerging Media
• May. 14: NSSF Grant Helps Florida Lift Hunting License Sales with E-Marketing Campaigns
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Bullet Points

Recent issues of NSSF's weekly e-newsletter:

• 05/21/12
• 05/14/12
• 05/07/12

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NSSF History

Formed in 1961, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports.

Read the complete history of NSSF.

Fact Sheets & Backgrounders

• Lead Ammunition: The Facts on Traditional Ammunition
• The Economic Impact of Sunday Hunting
• Background Information on So-Called "Assault Weapons"
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Glossary

What's the difference between birdshot and buckshot or semi-automatic and automatic? Here's an alphabetical listing of firearms- and ammunition-related terms.

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Writer's Guide

Outdoor Media Groups

NSSF is proud to support many outdoor media groups. View a list of national and regional outdoor press associations.

What's New in Your State?

Whether you're looking for story ideas or local happenings in your state, you might find something here -- state-by-state news on hunting and shooting opportunities.

What's New in Your State?

Writing Opportunities

The Range Report is NSSF's magazine for shooting ranges. In addition to regular departments authored and edited by staff, the magazine features articles and photographs contributed by freelancers. Learn more.