Documents: ATF Considered Using
'Fast and Furious' to Make Case for Regulations
CBS NEWS REPORT . . . CBS News last week reported that emails show an ATF official discussed using rifles sold by retailers cooperating with ATF in its flawed "Fast and Furious" to justify ATF's multiple-sales reporting requirement for certain rifles then being considered by ATF. In July of this year, ATF sent demand letters to 8,700 retailers in the four Southwest border states. Read the full story at CBSNews.com.
Research
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USITC FIREARMS AND AMMUNITON IMPORT DATA FOR OCTOBER . . . NSSF research reports that overall U.S. imports (in units) in six sporting arms and ammunition categories increased 35.6 percent in October 2011 compared to October 2010. October 2011 imported units in tracked categories totaled 158.9 million, up from 117.2 million reported in October 2010. All figures sourced from U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). See a complete breakdown of each category's October import data.
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WHAT FIREARMS ARE HUNTERS AND SHOOTERS TALKING ABOUT? . . . According to data pulled by NSSF and social-media monitoring service Radian6, rifles have led the online conversation about firearms over the past month among hunters and shooters. Click the image below to see a larger chart. The chart data sourced from Radian6 tracks hunting and shooting-sports activities with a weekly sample of online public mentions of these activities. Mentions come from a variety of social-media sites, including Twitter, Facebook, blogs, forums, YouTube and others.
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'DON'T LIE' LAUNCHES IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA . . . In a continuing effort to help stop illegal purchases of firearms, the Don't Lie for the Other Guy campaign was launched in northeastern Pennsylvania last week. The Don't Lie message, "Buy a gun for someone who can't, and buy yourself ten years in jail," was delivered at a press conference in Scranton featuring NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane and senior representatives from ATF. Residents and visitors to the area will see Don't Lie billboards, transit signs and posters as well as hear the Don't Lie public service announcement over the next month.
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ATF TO AMEND REGULATIONS CONCERNING NON-IMMIGRANT ALIENS . . . ATF last week published a letter to all FFLs explaining that the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel determined that ATF's interpretation of which aliens present in the U.S. are prohibited from purchasing, receiving or possessing a firearm under the Gun Control Act (GCA) is overly broad. The GCA's prohibition only applies to aliens admitted under a nonimmigrant visa. Some nonimmigrant aliens, including most Canadian visitors, as well as aliens admitted under the Visa Waiver program, are not prohibited and may lawfully purchase firearms. However, ATF cautions FFLs to continue using the current form and abide by current regulations, which remain the law, while ATF expeditiously works to amend the regulations and form.
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SUPPORT GROWS FOR VETERANS' FIREARMS HERITAGE ACT . . . Legislation introduced by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), the Veterans' Firearms Heritage Act, enjoys strong bi-partisan support and has reached 219 co-sponsors in the House. This NSSF-backed legislation corrects a law that treats World War II and Korean War-era veterans like criminals for not registering war-relic firearms with the federal government. Read more.
SHOT Show
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 VIDEO: HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM SHOT SHOW . . . NSSF has released a short presentation to help all attendees get the most from their attendance at the 2012 SHOT Show. This how-to video provides easy tips for planning meetings as well as mapping and navigating the show floor. With a lot of ground to cover over the four days of the show, know what to expect on day one. The SHOT Show is only 35 days away, so there's no time like the present to start mapping your show.
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MEDIA DAY GROWS . . . A record number of media will attend SHOT Show Media Day at the Range sponsored by NSSF on Monday, Jan. 16, the day before SHOT Show, at the Boulder Rifle & Pistol Club. More than 1,000 have already signed up, with the registration cutoff at 1,200 or Dec. 15, whichever comes first. The event is valued by representatives of 98 exhibiting companies and non-profit and conservation groups who are able to meet with communicators from a wide range of media outlets and gain valuable exposure for their new products and services. NSSF will showcase its First Shots program and the many informational resources it makes available to media. Learn more at media-day.com.
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SHOT SHOW UNIVERSITY NEARLY SOLD OUT . . . Registration for SHOT Show University, a day-long session of business-building seminars for retailers, is approaching full capacity. Set for Monday, Jan. 16, this year's event will be sponsored by Gun Club of America, North American Hunter, Mil-Comm and Winchester. Register today.
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RETAILERS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND HIRING SEMINAR . . . All retailers attending the SHOT Show are encouraged to attend an important educational seminar scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19. "Hire Smart for Winning Results," presented by 25-year human-resources veteran Deb Kenney, will help you find and retain great employees who bring value to your business. Learn what to avoid and how to implement simple techniques that will pay off. Register today for just $10.
News of Note
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SPECIAL: RETAILERS CAN JOIN NSSF FOR JUST $50 . . . Firearms retailers that are not yet NSSF members can join now through the SHOT Show for just $50. Take a look at some of the items that will be available to you for free once you're a member. Join online today to take advantage of this great offer. Questions? Contact Samantha Hughes at shughes@nssf.org.
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SMITH & WESSON SECOND-QUARTER SALES UP 10.5 PERCENT . . . Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. reported that second-quarter sales were up 10.5 percent compared to the same period last year. "Our second quarter was a productive one, delivering sales growth across all of our handgun and modern sporting rifle categories, and highlighted by a number of accomplishments that demonstrate our sole focus on firearms," said President and CEO James Debney.
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BLOOMBERG NEWS EXPLORES GROWING INTEREST IN FIREARMS OWNERSHIP . . . This weekend, Bloomberg News looked at the growing demographics of firearms ownership. The report noted that the increasing interest in firearms ownership has been "propelled by shifting politics and demographics that have made it easier and more acceptable than at any time in 75 years for Americans to buy and carry pistols." Read the article.
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ONE-PER-STATE COLT 1911 BENEFITS HUNTING HERITAGE TRUST . . . A limited edition of one-per-state "Heritage Edition" Colt 1911 pistols, featuring custom engraving and highly collectible serial numbers, is currently being auctioned on GunBroker.com with proceeds to benefit the Hunting Heritage Trust. An example of the "Heritage Edition" 1911 can be viewed here.
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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FIRST SHOTS . . . With industry research revealing that the purchase of a handgun was viewed by many as complicated and daunting, NSSF launched its First Shots program in 2006 to provide newcomers with a supportive orientation to handgun purchasing regulations and a hands-on shooting clinic supervised by certified instructors. Thousands of new target shooters have taken their "first shots" at these seminars. Learn more at nssf.org/50.
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