California Legislature Continues
Attack on Second Amendment
 THREE ANTI-GUN BILLS AWAIT GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE . . . Despite much greater problems in the state, the California legislature passed three anti-gun laws in the final days of session that now await Gov. Jerry Brown's signature. The bills on the governor's desk are SB 427, which would implement a handgun ammunition registration law (AB 962) and add new provisions impacting retailers; AB 809, which would require firearms retailers to report the same sale records for long guns that they currently collect for handguns; and SB 819, which would allow the Department of Justice to use Dealer Record of Sales (DROS) funds to help pay for enforcement of California firearm laws. The governor has until Oct. 8 to decide on the fate of these bills. Please contact him over the next three weeks via phone calls and emails and urge him to veto SB 427, AB 809 and SB 819.
Industry News
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SMITH & WESSON FIREARM SALES UP 18 PERCENT . . . Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:SWHC) reported first-quarter firearm sales of $91.7 million, up 18 percent compared to the same period last year. "Orders for our firearms remained strong in the quarter, evidenced by increased sales of our Smith & Wesson brand pistols and modern sporting rifles," said CEO Michael Golden. The company expects its firearm division to grow between 11 and 13 percent in fiscal 2012.
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ATK TO RELOCATE CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS TO VIRGINIA . . . ATK (NYSE: ATK) announced that it will relocate its corporate headquarters as of Oct. 1 to Arlington, Va., where the company will expand its existing office space. The company said it will continue to maintain a strong presence in Minnesota, including approximately 210 Minnesota-based corporate employees. In total, ATK employs approximately 2,700 people in Minnesota. ATK currently employs approximately 3,500 people in the Mid-Atlantic region, where it operates facilities in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Read ATK's press release.
SHOT Show®
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 ARMALITE TITLE SPONSOR OF SHOT MOBILE APP . . . ArmaLite Inc., the internationally known manufacturer of AR-10, M-15, AR-30 and AR-50 rifles, has signed on as the title sponsor of SHOT Mobile for the 2012 SHOT Show®. SHOT Show attendees will find the SHOT Mobile app an invaluable tool for searching exhibitors, navigating the show floor via interactive maps, finding new products, learning about show specials, viewing the show's education schedule such as for SHOT Show UniversitySM, setting up appointments with exhibitors, requesting callbacks and finding show services. With its sponsorship, ArmaLite joins GunBroker.com and the Outdoor Channel as major industry supporters of the SHOT Show. Read NSSF's full press release.
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SHOT SHOW UNIVERSITY . . . "Retail Is Detail" is the theme for the 2012 installment of SHOT Show UniversitySM, scheduled for Monday, Jan. 16, the day before the SHOT Show floor opens. One of the highlights will be the return of popular speaker Ron Rosenberg, who will present "The Business Owner's Survival Kit: Seven Proven Strategies to Get More Done, Grow Your Business and Take Back Your Life!" Retailers are encouraged to sign up while registering for the SHOT Show online.
Government Relations
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PENNSYLVANIA HUNTERS URGED TO ATTEND THURSDAY'S SUNDAY HUNTING HEARING . . . Sportsmen in Pennsylvania who would like to see the state's ban on Sunday hunting come to an end are urged to attend a Sept. 15 public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at the East Allen Township Municipal Building in Northampton, Pa. Also, please continue to contact members of the House Game and Fisheries Committee and urge them to support HB 1760, which would permit hunting on Sunday.
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COURT TOSSES ENVIRONMENTAL LAWSUIT AGAINST GUN CLUB . . . An environmental lawsuit brought against a California shooting range by its former landlord was recently dismissed by a federal court for lack of ripeness. Read more.
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ATF SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER . . . In an effort to keep federal firearms licensees (FFLs) updated on changing firearms laws and regulations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) provides semiannual FFL newsletters. Read ATF's September 2011 newsletter.
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NSSF MATCHES ATF REWARD IN TULSA FIREARMS THEFT . . . NSSF announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for a burglary and theft at Tulsa Firearms located at 5949 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa, Okla. This reward offer matches a $5,000 reward offer by ATF. Read more.
Video
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 AR15.COM / ROCKCASTLE PRO AM 3-GUN CHAMPIONSHIP . . . Hornady and Brownells joined with AR15.com and the new shooting sports destination resort, Rockcastle Shooting Center, in Kentucky to present a 3-gun match that offered something for everyone -- from seasoned pro to first-time 3-gun competitor. "The nice thing about this event with the 'AM' side is that it gives those people who have never done it a chance to come out and shoot," said Steve Hornady, Hornady Manufacturing. "3-gun shooting is a phenomenal opportunity for the shooting sports." To get a quick look at the event and to see some of the recommended gear for 3-gun shooting, watch this NSSF video.
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NSSF'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL . . . Last month, more than 160,000 viewers tuned in to watch and learn on NSSF's YouTube channel, youtube.com/theNSSF, which is dedicated to helping encourage participation in the shooting sports. Watch this week's featured video to learn about sight alignment and sight picture from champion pistol shooter Doug Koenig or visit the channel to watch any of the more than 120 videos that cover everything from sighting in a rifle to cooking wild game.
News of Note
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9 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR HUNTING TRADITIONS . . . At this time of year, millions of Americans feel the tug to participate in what they consider the ultimate interaction with the natural world -- hunting. For many hunters, it's a time for sharing long-established traditions with family members and friends. NSSF notes that hunting seasons will be open for small game, big game and bird hunting across the nation over the next several months and offers a reminder of how to maintain your hunting traditions.
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STRONG SHOWING FOR U.S. SHOOTERS IN SERBIA . . . The USA Shooting Team earned several medals at the 2011 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Clay Target Championship in Belgrade, Serbia. On Saturday, 2008 Men's Double Trap Olympic gold medalist Sgt. Glenn Eller won bronze in an exciting match. Find complete results from the competition at usashooting.org.
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NEW FEATURES UNVEIL GREAT HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES . . . To its series of articles at Tracking Opportunities in Every State NSSF has posted two titles that will help both novices and experienced hunters discover new hunting grounds. "Hunting Preserves Offer Long Seasons, Training Opportunities," by Barbara Baird, gives the lowdown on gamebird preserves and tells how to track them down via Wingshooting USA. "Hunt on Military Installations," by Tony Mandile, reveals a surprising number of public opportunities courtesy of the U.S. Armed Forces.
NSSF History Snapshot
Throughout its 50th anniversary year, NSSF each week will be spotlighting various moments from the Foundation's history.
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