NSSF Bullet Points | Online News Service

April 8, 2013

Vol. 14 No. 13

This Week:

Conn. Gun Control Laws

Safety & Education

SHOT Show

Retailers

Research

Sweeping New Gun Control Laws in Connecticut

PASSAGE AND SIGNING DRAWS PRESIDENT OBAMA . . . The Connecticut General Assembly last week passed and Gov. Dannel Malloy quickly signed into law what is being called the toughest package of new gun control laws in the country. This event was cause for President Obama to travel to the state today to speak at an invitation-only event at which he was expected to renew his call for Congress to act on federal gun-control legislation even as prospects appear to be dimming for all measures, save for the possibility of expanded background checks. The complicated legislative package was brought to the floor of both chambers in a single day having been negotiated behind closed doors and without a public hearing. NSSF indicated in an essay in the Hartford Courant that Connecticut's firearms and component manufacturers now face the decision of whether to move all or part of their operations to one of several more gun-friendly states that are inviting them to set up shop. In a statement released following the governor's emotional bill-signing ceremony on Thursday, NSSF pointed out the first of what could be many problems with the now enacted law, namely that the procedure spelled out for conducting the so-called "universal background check" for private party firearms transfers contradicted provisions of federal law. Second Amendment advocates and sportsmen organized by NSSF, NRA and allied organizations brought in hundreds to stand witness to the final floor votes in both chambers of the General Assembly.

  • SPEAKING OUT ON BEHALF OF MANUFACTURERS . . . NSSF President Steve Sanetti sat down on Friday, with CNN reporter Deborah Feyerick for a wide-ranging discussion of firearms issues. So far, one story has aired nationally and on several CNN affiliates on Connecticut's firearms manufacturers and the tough decision they face with regard to possibly moving their operations in light of the highly restrictive laws now enacted in the state. Brief excerpts of this discussion were aired.

  • MALLOY SLANDERS INDUSTRY WITH MALICIOUS REMARKS . . . Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy is apparently done paying lip service to the importance of the gun industry that employs thousands of people in his state. Now he's spreading incendiary rhetoric and flat-out lies about the manufacturers that help keep his state's economy afloat. In an appearance Sunday on CNN's State of the Union, Malloy delivered a slanderous attack on the gun industry. Continue reading at the NSSF Blog.

Firearm Safety & Education

  • ORDERS FOR NSSF SAFETY EDUCATION MATERIALS TOP 1 MILLION IN 1ST QUARTER . . . Demand for NSSF's safety and education materials skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2013, with more than 1 million safety literature items and safety DVDs being ordered. Orders for NSSF's popular educational brochure "Firearms Safety Depends on You" were up 114 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. There were 684,026 copies of the brochure ordered during the quarter, up from 320,250 last year. Orders for NSSF's firearm safety DVD compilation jumped 897 percent, with the majority of the 3,409 copies being ordered by educators and childcare professionals. Orders for another popular NSSF brochure, "Firearms Responsibility in the Home," were up 45 percent in the first quarter -- 356,384 copies were ordered, compared to 246,570 last year. NSSF provides a number of educational materials that help gun owners and non-owners make informed decisions when it comes to firearms safety. Read more.

SHOT Show

  • EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION OPENS FOR SHOT SHOW INDUSTRY AT THE RANGE . . . Exhibitors interested in participating in the 2014 SHOT Show Media Day at the Range and the new Buyer Day at the Range are alerted that registration for existing exhibitors opened April 8. New exhibitors can register starting May 6. Exhibitors have the option of attending only Media Day at the Range or both Media Day and Buyer Day. Exhibitors cannot attend Buyer Day only. For registration information, visit www.SHOTShowRangeDay.com.

  • SURVEY: RECORD SHOT SHOW ON ALL ACCOUNTS, INCLUDING SATISFACTION . . . The 2013 SHOT Show at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas was one for the record books -- record attendance, record sales and record esprit de corps within the industry. The show also registered record satisfaction with attendees and exhibitors alike, according to the SHOT Show's annual post-show survey.

Retailers

  • UPCOMING FREE RETAILER EDUCATION SEMINARS . . . NSSF has scheduled Retailer Education Seminars in Dallas (April 16) and Oklahoma City (April 18). These seminars are free to any FFL holders and will cover topics such as proper filling out of the 4473 forms, store security, inventory controls and straw purchase awareness. Seating is limited, so please contact Cathy Walker at cwalker@nssf.org to register today. For a complete listing of upcoming Retailer Education Seminars, click here.

Research

  • MARCH NSSF-ADJUSTED NICS CHECKS UP 26.3% . . . The March 2013 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,501,730 is an increase of 26.3 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,189,152 in March 2012. For comparison, the unadjusted March 2013 NICS figure of 2,197,116 reflects a 28.1 percent increase from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,715,125 in March 2012. This marks the 34th straight month that NSSF-adjusted NICS figures have increased when compared to the same period the previous year. Read more.

News of Note

  • 'A GIRL AND A GUN' CLUB HOSTS NATIONAL CONFERENCE . . . More than 150 women from across the United States joined together at the first national conference of the rapidly growing women's program, A Girl And A Gun Women's Shooting League. During the conference, women enjoyed instruction from some of the country's top instructors in multiple shooting disciplines. To learn more, watch this short video about the conference that features Juliana Crowder, one of the co-founders of the program.

  • RECORD TURNOUT FOR BROWNELLS GUNSMITH CONFERENCE AND CAREER FAIR . . . More than 400 attendees and 50 exhibitors filled the Des Moines, Iowa, Downtown Marriott, March 27-28, for the Brownells 7th Annual Gunsmith Conference and Career Fair. Doubling last year's turnout, this year's event drew 155 gunsmithing students from seven of the country's premier gunsmithing schools. In addition to the students, the record crowd consisted of working gunsmiths and gun shop owners seeking networking opportunities. Read more.

  • OWAA NAMES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . . . The Outdoor Writers Association of America has named Tom Sadler as executive director, replacing Robin Giner, who left in December. "OWAA is fortunate to find someone of Tom's caliber to lead our organization into a demanding new era," said OWAA President Mark Taylor. Sadler, who lives in Verona, Va., is an avid angler and hunter. Prior to establishing an outdoor recreation consulting firm, Sadler was director of program development for the Trust for Public Land. He also served as conservation director for the Izaak Walton League of America and was president of the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Sadler said he will focus on increasing OWAA's membership and supporter base. Read the press release.

  • GRAND VIEW MEDIA'S EDITORIAL DIRECTOR DIES SUDDENLY . . . The hunting industry was shocked by the news that veteran outdoor communicator Mike Strandlund, editorial director for Grand View Media, had died suddenly, at age 56, while on vacation. Strandlund oversaw the editorial development of Grand View Media's paper and digital magazines, including AR Guns & Hunting, to which the National Shooting Sports Foundation regularly contributes. Strandlund's passing was reported by his employer with this announcement.

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