November 22, 2010

Vol. 11 No. 46

This Week:

News of Note

Government Relations

SHOT Show

Jobs

Big Investment in Future of Shooting Sports

$1.6 MILLION DONATION . . . MidwayUSA's Larry and Brenda Potterfield recently donated $1.6 million to the Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation, a sizeable investment in the future of shooting. SSSF, which oversees the NSSF-developed Scholastic Clay Target Program, works to introduce school-age youths to the shooting sports. SCTP's growth over the past decade has been remarkable. The program has drawn comparisons to Little League, and it has introduced thousands of young Americans to the fun and excitement of shooting. "A donation like this from the Potterfields will go a long way in helping us achieve our mission of developing more young shooters and furthering the future of our sport," said Russ Arnold, SSSF's executive director. Learn more at shootsctp.org.

News of Note

  • FORBES NAMES RUGER ONE OF AMERICA'S 100 BEST SMALL COMPANIES . . . Forbes magazine has named Sturm, Ruger & Co. one of "America's 100 Best Small Companies" in 2010. The list appeared in the Nov. 8 issue of Forbes.

  • NSSF LAUNCHES MEDIA PHOTO LIBRARY . . . To help the working press complete assignments on relevant subjects, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has launched a Media Photo Library in the Newsroom section of NSSF's website. Journalists may register for free and download high-resolution images categorized as hunting, programs, retailer, SHOT Show and target shooting. "It has always been part of NSSF's mission to promote hunting and the shooting sports by serving as a reliable source of information for the working press," said Mark Thomas, NSSF managing director, marketing communications. "Providing images of various aspects of our activities is another way to enhance communications on our sports and on our industry."

  • SHOOTING INDUSTRY ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE SEEKS 2011 ENTRIES . . . The Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence is accepting entries for its 2011 awards. The academy, celebrating its 20th anniversary, recognizes excellence in design, innovation and service to the industry. In 2011, the academy will present awards in 14 categories. Learn more.

  • HARVARD'S 127-YEAR-OLD SHOOTING CLUB BACK IN BUSINESS . . . Originally formed in 1883, Harvard University's shooting club is back with the help of an NSSF grant. Read all about it in the school's newspaper, The Harvard Crimson.

  • ANNIE OAKLEY BOOM DAYS IN PINEHURST . . . The Pinehurst, N.C., city council has voted to allow the discharge of shotguns for Annie Oakley Boom Days on Saturday, Dec. 4, in honor of one-time resident and famous sharpshooter Annie Oakley's 150th birthday. There will be activities for shooters and non-shooters alike, highlighted by sharpshooter Tom Knapp giving an exhibition and saluting America's troops. Additional events, some of which will take place the day before "Boom Days," will be the Quail & Clay Cup, Clay Challenge and Cop Cup. Members of the USA Shooting Team and 82nd Airborne Chorus will be part of the celebration, which includes a shooting sport expo and dog demonstration. Learn more at AnnieOakleyBoomDays.com.

Government Relations

  • PRESIDENT PICKS DIRECTOR FOR ATF . . . President Obama has nominated Andrew Traver, special agent in charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive's Chicago field division, to become the next director of ATF. Though the position requires Senate confirmation, a director named by the White House is able to serve as "acting director" indefinitely. NSSF will be following this confirmation process closely.

  • HELLER BACK IN COURT . . . The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit last week heard oral arguments in the lawsuit brought by Dick Heller seeking to overturn the district's new post-Heller firearms regulations. Heller, the lead plaintiff who challenged the district's previous handgun ban in the U.S. Supreme Court two years ago and won, sued the district a second time claiming that its new firearms registration process, its ban on certain commonly possessed semi-automatic firearms and its prohibition of "large" capacity magazines were unduly burdensome and violated the Second Amendment. Read more.

  • SOUTH CAROLINA 2ND AMENDMENT SALES TAX HOLIDAY THIS WEEKEND . . . South Carolina will waive the state's sales and use tax on purchases of handguns, rifles and shotguns during the third annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday this weekend, Nov. 26-27. The 48-hour tax break on firearm purchases begins at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 26 and continues through midnight Nov. 27.

SHOT Show

  • EIGHT WEEKS AWAY . . . NSSF's 2011 SHOT Show is less than two months away. The industry's annual main event returns to Las Vegas Jan. 18-21 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center. If you haven't already done so, get registered, make travel plans, order tickets to the annual State of the Industry Dinner, register for SHOT Show University and more at shotshow.org.

  • REGISTER FOR MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE . . . Only a few weeks remain for media members to register for the sixth annual Media Day at the Range, the pre-SHOT Show product and services showcase sponsored by Bass Pro Shops. The event is slated for Monday, Jan. 17, at the Boulder City Pistol & Rifle Range in Boulder City, Nev., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Media can register to attend and see a complete list of exhibitors at media-day.com. The day will include lunch, raffles and lots of giveaways. Transportation will be provided to and from the range. Organizers of the event note that exhibitor slots are sold out.

  • FIVE NEW THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN THE SHOT SHOW PRESS ROOM . . . Media at the 2011 SHOT Show will notice several improvements to the show's Press Room. Not only will the room be five times the size of last year's room, but there will also be some new features that are sure to please our growing contingent of working press. Here are five new things to look for in the Press Room.

  • NSSF MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PERKS AT THE SHOT SHOW . . . Membership in the National Shooting Sports Foundation -- the owner and sponsor of the SHOT Show -- has its benefits. Not only does your membership help promote, protect and preserve our industry and our sports, but you also get a whole lot of perks -- year-round and at the SHOT Show. Here are a few SHOT Show benefits that NSSF members will receive at the 2011 show.

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