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Customized Market Reports
Interested in opening a gun shop or shooting range? Or do you already own a business and want to learn more about your current location? NSSF Customized Market Reports are tailor-designed market templates prepared specifically for your trade area. Learn More
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Industry Reference Guide
Finally a report that encompasses the shooting sports industry into one, easy-to-reference resource! Full-color detailed information with the latest industry statistics. More than 150 pages of information.
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Firearm Retailer Survey
This 41-page report will give you a better understanding on the opinions of firearm retailers regarding products sold, sales and consumer trends 2008-2010. The report is the result of an in-depth analysis of the U.S. firearms retail industry. Order Now
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NSGA Participation Reports
The NSGA Shooting Sports Participation report provides the industry with a current look at participation statistics. Segment reports -- or excerpts from the full report -- are also available and are ideal for those interested in a specific discipline.
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NSSF Modern Hunter/Shooter
Set your sights on tomorrow's business by taking a closer look at today's with these detailed reports. In-depth analysis of demographics, expenditures and more. Order copy of one, two or all of these reports today. Order Now
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Industry Intelligence Reports
Industry Intelligence Reports provide the latest research in a quick and easy-to-reference format to help members keep abreast of important topics in the industry.
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NSSF-Adjusted NICS Data
NSSF research adjusts the monthly National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) data to get a more accurate picture of current market conditions.
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USITC Import Data
NSSF provides its members with monthly United States International Trade Commission import data on sporting arms and ammunition.
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FAET Excise Tax Data
Quarterly data from the Department of Treasury regarding firearms and ammunition tax obligations broken down by category.
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Modern Sporting Rifle Report
NSSF research conducted a comprehensive consumer study to learn more about consumer buying behavior and usage of these popular rifles.

MSR Pocket Fact Card
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Monthly Survey Tracker
View data on different topics and questions each month sourced from HunterSurvey.com.

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Hunter's Pocket Fact Card
At some point, nearly every hunter will be called on to point out the merits of hunting. NSSF can help you make your points with its Hunter's Pocket Fact Card. Download for free or order printed copies.
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Future of Hunting/Shooting
The purpose of The Future of Hunting and the Shooting Sports project is to better understand the factors related to hunting and sport shooting participation, identify strategies to better meet the needs of current and potential participants and more effectively communicate to the public about these activities.
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Hunting License Trends
This study funded by NSSF and carried out by Southwick Associates has found that the pool of American hunters is much larger than previously thought. Read the Report
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Poll and Survey Results
The latest poll and survey results from NSSF/Harris Interactive and NSSF/Responsive Management.
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