|
DOJ Awards NSSF $2.4 Million for Project ChildSafe
TWO-YEAR GRANT . . . The U.S. Department of Justice has selected NSSF to receive a two-year, $2.4 million grant to provide firearm safety education messaging and free gun locks through NSSF's Project ChildSafe program to communities throughout the country, with the goal of encouraging responsible firearm storage and helping reduce firearm accidents, theft and misuse. "We thank the Department of Justice for its recognition of this important program," said Steve Sanetti, NSSF's President and CEO. "We'll work to build on previous efforts and further raise awareness of the simple precautions gun owners can take to store firearms securely when not in use." The new grant from DOJ will likewise be instrumental in making even more free gun locks available to more gun owners nationwide. Read more.
SHOT Show
 JEFF FOXWORTHY RETURNING TO HEADLINE 2016 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY DINNER . . . Jeff Foxworthy will be returning to the 2016 SHOT Show's State of the Industry Dinner as the headline entertainment sharing his comedic perspective on everyday life. The State of the Industry Dinner recognizes the important accomplishments of our industry during the last year as well as addresses the important challenges we'll face in the upcoming year. More details to follow on how to order tickets to what promises to be a great night at the SHOT Show.
- STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD AT THE NEW PRODUCT CENTER . . . The New Product Center is exactly what the name says it is, a center highlighting fresh, never-before-seen merchandise appearing for the first time at this year's SHOT Show. Buyers get a hands-on, intimate look at new products coming to market, without having to weed through every exhibit on the floor or compete with the crowds. Read more.
SHOT Show University
 GEN. REBECCA HALSTEAD TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS . . . We are pleased to announce that Brig. Gen. (ret.) Rebecca Halstead will be delivering the keynote address, STEADFAST Leadership, at the 2016 SHOT Show University. Halstead is on the board and faculty of the Thayer Leader Development Group (TLDG) at West Point and a winner of the Leadership Excellence award presented by Leadership Excellence Magazine. Learn more.
 CELERANT TECHNOLOGY'S FIREARMS SPECIALIST JON JUDY . . . Speaking on the benefits a centralized point-of-sale management software system can provide firearms retailers and range operators will be Jon Judy, Celerant's Implementation Manager/Trainer and a firearms specialist with the company. During his session "The Benefits of Point-of-Sale Systems," part of the New Operator learning track, Judy will discuss why retailers and range owners should shift to a point-of-sale system if they haven't already, what to look for in new systems and in system expansions and much more. Learn more.
Government Relations
 #GUNVOTE VIDEO: PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ON FIREARMS IN OWN WORDS . . . To help gun owners to register to vote and evaluate candidates' positions on Second Amendment and sportsmen's issues, NSSF provides #GUNVOTE, our voter education site, which we update regularly with news of interest. We are pleased to announce that we have posted our first video of the 2016 campaign season.
- FEDERAL AND STATE ROUNDUP . . . NSSF's program to match Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for thefts from federally licensed firearms retailers is active. Matching rewards have been announced in FFL theft investigations in four states. Inmates in a Chicago-area jail overwhelmingly report obtaining their firearms from family, friends or on the black market. Only 1.5 percent claimed they obtained their guns from a retailer.
- SIGNING UP FOR NSSF PAC NOW EASIER FOR MEMBER COMPANIES . . . The NSSF Political Action Committee (NSSF PAC) supports pro-firearms industry, pro-Second Amendment and pro-sportsmen candidates for federal office. Federal law requires a trade association PAC to obtain prior approval from its corporate members before it may send PAC news and updates to corporate member's executives, including current political news, election information and exclusive invitations to PAC events. Signing up for NSSF PAC is now easier. Click the Online PAC Prior Consent Form.
Read NSSF's latest Government Relations Update.
Retailers/Ranges
Advertisement |
 The Software You Need To Grow and Succeed … POS Software, Hardware, and Support specifically designed to fit the needs of FLL dealers. Manage you're A&D book, FFL transfers, hold periods, special orders, private party transfers, and more with one system. There is even an optional component for shooting range management. Integrated A&D book helps keep you compliant without having to utilize multiple systems. Easily manage your gun show sales, scan drivers licenses to add new customers, and integrate with your current accounting software. The Rapid Gun System is configurable to create a perfect fit for all sizes of gun stores - from mom-and-pop to multi-chain stores, configuration settings allow you to keep your business processes while upgrading your technology. Enhanced email marketing capabilities the system helps you drive more business to your store. Call 619-754-4100 to speak with one of their FFL retail experts or request a quote today.
|
- FIVE STAR RANGE PROGRAM TO BE OVERHAULED . . . In order to better assess and serve those ranges that are the leading examples of best-in-class service and deserving of NSSF's Five Star Range award, NSSF will be temporarily suspending this program while it undergoes a comprehensive redesign. We anticipate launching the redesigned Star program by the start of 2016's second quarter. Read more.
 DID YOU KNOW? . . . NSSF has partnered with a U.S.-based company to provide its range members with a substantial discount on a specialized fresh-air filtration system. Developed specifically for indoor ranges, these industry-leading ventilation systems work with 100-percent treated fresh air, rather than recycled and treated exhausted air, to provide a system that's 100-percent OSHA- and EPA-compliant. Read more.
- ATF Q&A . . . More great questions came in on our 24/7 NSSF member compliance hotline last week. One question covers what documentation a law enforcement officer will need to produce to purchase a duty weapon. Another question covers a common error customers continue to make, inadvertently marking box 12 as "No" on Form 4473.
Research
 UPDATED INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE REPORT ON HISTORICAL NSGA SHOOTING SPORTS PARTICIPATION . . . The 2015 edition of the Industry Intelligence Report – Hunting and Target Shooting Participation – has just been completed. This informative report on nine different shooting sports, plus two net categories of hunting and target shooting, is available only with the purchase of the NSGA Shooting Sports Participation report 2015 edition. This bonus report is a compilation of shooting sports-related data from the NSGA Annual Sports Participation reports spanning 2001-2014. Learn more.
 USITC FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION DATA FOR JULY 2015 . . . NSSF tracks and reports monthly U.S. import and export units for several sporting arms, ammunition and optics categories from the U.S. International Trade Commission. See a complete breakdown of each category's July import and export data. NSSF members may access additional historical import and export data by logging in and clicking NSSF Industry Research.
Rimfire Challenge
 TACTICAL SOLUTIONS RENEWS BRONZE SPONSORSHIP OF RIMFIRE CHALLENGE . . . NSSF is pleased to announce that firearms maker Tactical Solutions has renewed its Bronze-level sponsorship of the NSSF Rimfire Challenge for the 2015 competition season. Founded in 2002, the Boise, Idaho-based company's facilities are dedicated to turning out high-quality .22-caliber rimfire rifles and handguns, and it now also offers its own line of premium suppressors for use with both .22 LR and other rimfire cartridges. Read more.
 MGM TARGETS SIGNS AS OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF RIMFIRE CHALLENGE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . NSSF is pleased to announce that MGM Targets has signed on to be the official target provider of the Rimfire Challenge World Championships. Based in Caldwell, Idaho, MGM Targets is a leading manufacturer of steel targets for the shooting sports. Read more.
News of Note
- NEW FACTS TO HELP US RETAIN OUR HUNTING CUSTOMERS . . . Over the next several months, NSSF will present a series of articles to help manufacturers, retailers, wildlife management agencies, tourism departments and others in the hunting community better understand their hunting customers. Today, the first article of the series was released. By providing a clearer understanding of hunters, we believe the hunting community can do even better in recruiting and retaining customers, boosting sales revenue and increasing conservation funding through license sales and excise taxes. Read the article.
 HUNTING WORKS FOR AMERICA EXPANDS WITH WASHINGTON CHAPTER . . . The Hunting Works For America program continues to grow its presence with the addition of a Hunting Works For Washington chapter. The newest chapter, launched recently in Spokane at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, boasts an impressive list of local co-chairs and over 50 partner groups. The Hunting Works For Washington chapter joins 11 other state chapters, including Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah and Wisconsin. Read more.
- USA SHOOTING WOMEN WIN SIX MEDALS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS . . . U.S. women skeet athletes dominated at the International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Championship in Lonato, Italy. Morgan Craft captured the gold medal and Caitlin Connor the silver in the Open division, while Sydney Carson and Dania Vizzi took the silver and bronze, respectively, in the Junior division. The U.S. squads won the team gold in both divisions as well. Read the news release.
- NSSF IN THE NEWS . . . Washington Free Beacon, Guns.com, The Truth About Guns and many other news outlets across the country included NSSF in their coverage in recent days. Popular topics included business trends, Hunting Works For Washington, ATF/NSSF Matching Rewards and more. View a full wrap-up of NSSF in the News.
Jobs
 FIREARMS INDUSTRY JOBS . . . Visit jobs.nssf.org for current employment opportunities in the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. Unmatched job listing exposure, easy online job management, résumé search and résumé uploading for job seekers gives NSSF members and non-members more opportunities than ever before.
 |
NSSF's Mission
"To promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports."
Visit the NSSF website and see how we accomplish this mission. |
COPYRIGHT © 2015 by National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. Permission is granted for broadcast, publication, retransmission to email lists, Websites or any other copying or storage, in any medium, online or not, if 1) the text is forwarded in its entirety, including this paragraph, and 2) no fee is charged. "Bullet Points®," "National Shooting Sports Foundation®," "NSSF®," and all other trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos and images of the National Shooting Sports Foundation appearing in this publication are the sole property of the Foundation and may not be used without the Foundation's prior express written permission. All other trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos and images appearing in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
|
