NSSF Bullet Points | Online News Service

October 9, 2012

Vol. 13 No. 39

This Week:

Retailers

NBC Sports Renews Sponsorship of
New Product Center at SHOT Show

FOR SECOND YEAR . . . NBC Sports Network will again be the official sponsor of the 2013 SHOT Show New Product Center--the showcase for innovative, new equipment being introduced to the hunting, shooting, outdoors and law enforcement markets. NBC Sports is a long-established sports brand synonymous with big events and the highest-quality production and outdoor programming, which has been an integral part of this network since 1995, and will continue to live on in its new home, NBC Sports Outdoors. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by NSSF and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions. The show is the largest of its kind in the world, attracting more than 60,000 attendees and 1,600 companies exhibiting firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, law enforcement, optics, cutlery and related products and services. "For many buyers and members of the media who attend the SHOT Show, their first stop is the New Product Center, which we are proud to announce will be sponsored again by the NBC Sports Network," said Chris Dolnack, NSSF senior vice president and chief marketing officer. "At the NBC Sports Outdoors New Product Center, show attendees and media will be able to view some of the most exciting products consumers will be able to buy in 2013." The SHOT Show will run Jan. 15-18 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Learn more at www.shotshow.org. Register now: Attendees | Media

Retailers

SHOT SHOW UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES SESSION & SPEAKER SCHEDULE . . . The ever-popular and consistently sold-out SHOT Show University day long series of seminars for firearms retailers attending the SHOT Show will be presenting an expert "faculty" of retailing experts to address the attendees at the Monday, Jan. 14, event in Las Vegas. The value of networking with fellow retailers and perhaps having mealtime and reception opportunities to talk to the presenters one-on-one can't be underestimated, but for all in attendance the highlight is the money-making, business-building information dispensed by the speakers. See the impressive list of presenters. Reserve your spot while one is still available.
JOIN NSSF FOR $35: FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION AVAILABLE TO MEMBER RETAILERS . . . To celebrate 35 years of NSSF's SHOT Show, NSSF retail/range memberships for a limited time are as low as $35. Retailers can take advantage of this offer while registering for the show or by visiting nssf.org. In addition to all of NSSF's retailer-specific benefits -- including access to ATF compliance consulting, FFL Hotline, NSSF research and more -- retailer members are entitled to a free one-time 15-minute legal consultation provided by an industry attorney for issues relating to ATF regulations. Here's how it works: Members facing a federal legal issue can contact NSSF member services, which will relay the issue to the industry attorney. If the attorney believes the issue qualifies under this NSSF program, a consultant will contact the member directly. If any additional services are needed, NSSF will refer the member to other industry attorneys, whose costs are to be picked up by the member.
NICS ENCOURAGES ENROLLMENT IN NICS E-CHECK . . . With the busy firearms-purchasing season in full swing, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) expects to make necessary modifications to its customer service to accommodate incoming NICS background checks as efficiently as possible. Such modifications might include during NICS' busiest hours suspension of customer service calls, including NICS transaction status checks, Appeal or Voluntary Appeal File-related questions and general NICS-related questions. NICS recommends FFLs enroll with the NICS E-Check, which allows 24/7 checking of the status of all of your NICS Transaction Numbers (NTNs). You can also sign up at the NICS website to receive notification of these "2012 Busy Season" modifications and messages/updates pertaining to NICS.
SHOT BUSINESS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER ISSUE . . . "Burglary! Is Your Security System Up to Snuff?" is the cover story in the October-November edition of NSSF SHOT Business magazine, and that article, along with several others, is now available online at shotbusiness.com. In other features, learn: new selling techniques for new customers; special ways to sell to big-bore handgun customers; and why one particular retailer is in the spotlight. Of course, you'll also find all of the regular departments and six pages of articles and items from NSSF. On an iPad or other mobile device? Tap here for the digital publication.

#gunvote 2012

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO VOTE BECAUSE YOU'RE OUT HUNTING . . . If on Election Day you will be away on a long-planned hunting trip -- or for any reason -- don't lose your opportunity to cast your ballot. Remember to vote early in those states where you can or get an absentee ballot and #gunvote! This election will be the most important of our lifetimes for those of us who care about preserving and protecting our American hunting heritage and shooting sports traditions, as well as our Second Amendment rights. This election will be razor close, and your vote will matter. You can be in your tree stand, your duck blind or driving pheasants with the satisfaction of knowing that you already have voted for President, Congress and other offices. Here is an online way to request your absentee ballot.
#GUNVOTE . . . NSSF extends its thanks to all in the industry who are helping to spread the word of the 2012 #gunvote campaign -- posting the #gunvote button to their websites, sharing #gunvote information and videos and using the #gunvote hashtag on Twitter. Please, help us spread the word. The votes of shooters, hunters and gun owners can make a huge impact at the polls. Learn more at nssf.org/gunvote.

Industry News

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SEPTEMBER NSSF-ADJUSTED NICS CHECKS UP 14.7% . . . The September 2012 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,007,259 is an increase of 14.7 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 878,345 in September 2011. For comparison, the unadjusted September 2012 NICS figure of 1,450,737 reflects a 16.6 percent increase from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,244,604 in September 2011. This marks the 28th straight month that NSSF-adjusted NICS figures have increased when compared to the same period the previous year and the highest figures ever reported for the month of September. Read more.
NEW BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE REQUIRED JAN. 1, 2013 . . . Starting Jan. 1, 2013, employers conducting background checks on employees and job applicants will be required to provide a new version of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) "Summary of Consumer Rights" notice to these individuals before taking any adverse employment action against them based on the background check. Employers know that under the FCRA they must make certain disclosures before they terminate, refuse to hire or deny someone a promotion based on the results of a background check. Generally, employers must provide the individual with a copy of the background check report and a notice summarizing the individual's rights under the FCRA. Since taking over primary FCRA enforcement responsibility from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) has issued regulations calling for the use of a new "Summary of Consumer Rights" notice. Employers may continue to use the current FTC version of the notice through the end of the year. Thereafter, they must use the new CFPB version available here.

News of Note

FILMS THAT GET HUNTING RIGHT . . . Writer James Swan compiled his personal list of 21 movies that depict hunters and hunting in a positive light in an Outdoor Hub article yesterday. Check out the list and, if your favorite is missing, add it by commenting on NSSF's Facebook page.
ACUI EXPANDS INTERCOLLEGIATE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH 'SHOTGUN BOWL' SERIES . . . A lead-in to the ACUI Collegiate Clay Target and Shotgun Championships in late March 2013 is the Shotgun Bowl series, which determines champions in eight different regions. First up is the Central Midwest Conference Championships, Oct. 19-21, in Warsaw, Ind. View the entire Shotgun Bowl Series schedule.
FIREARMS RETAILER GRATEFUL FOR INDUSTRY'S REWARD OFFER . . . When the NSSF matched the reward being offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the thief or thieves who stole 23 handguns from an Indiana firearms retailer, NSSF was practicing a policy it has had in place for such incidents. For the co-proprietor of that store, The Angler Bait and Tackle, in Helmer, Ind., however, NSSF's actions were viewed as more than simply standard operating procedure. "It really means a lot to have the industry support small business like this and help in the arrest for this horrendous crime," "Susan," the co-owner said in a telephone message. "I'm speechless that you are matching the ATF reward. It really means a lot to me and my husband, Paul. Thank you so much."
FORMER OLYMPIAN TODD GRAVES NAMED USA SHOOTNIG COACH FOR SHOTGUN . . . Four-time Olympic shooter Todd Graves of Cusseta, Ga., has been selected by USA Shooting as the national shotgun coach. Graves can rely on 37 years of shooting and coaching experience, including a spot on the U.S. Olympic teams in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2004. At the 2000 games, his bronze in Men's Skeet was the only medal earned by an American male shooter. Among Graves' upcoming challenges will be implementing a variety of shooting camps for elite-level and developmental shooters.
HANCOCK, DUNN ARE TOPS IN SKEET AT FALL SELECTION MATCH . . . Haley Dunn, back to competitive shooting after time off for personal interests, and Vincent Hancock, the 2008 and 2012 Olympic gold medalist in skeet, finished No. 1 in Women's and Men's Skeet at the USA Shooting Fall Selection Match. Hancock missed only two targets over three days of competition, finishing with a straight 175 and a final total of 273/275. The Fall Selection Match continues for Men's and Women's Trap Oct. 12-14. See complete results at the USA Shooting website.

Jobs

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