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August 26, 2016 |
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NSSF Staff Strategizes with House Leaders  Despite Congress being out of session, the NSSF government relations staff met with House Republican leaders and Committee Chairmen on the latest developments on Export Control Reform and the guidance from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act package contained in the Energy Bill currently in conference. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), who has been leading the efforts to address the problems with the guidance and push completion of the Export Control Reform initiative, sat down with NSSF staff members for senior level discussions on the impact this has on industry members, and to strategize ways to fix the problem. In addition, NSSF met with House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) on the ongoing conference committee negotiations on the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act.
Obama's Executive Action Against Gunsmiths, Call Congress Today
Governor Christie Vetoes Smart Gun Mandate Again
The governor also vetoed a Democrat bill which would have established a legal definition for "justifiable need" for carrying a firearm in New Jersey. His veto statement would make New Jersey a "shall issue" state. The Democrats will likely override this veto, but it is nevertheless a bold move for a New Jersey governor. NSSF would like to thank the Governor for continuing to support the Second Amendment.
Beretta Holding Group Companies Contribute $100,000 #GUNVOTE Three companies, Benelli USA, Stoeger Industries and Burris Company, under the Beretta Holding Group umbrella of firearms industry companies, have together donated $100,000 toward #GUNVOTE. This contribution will help to support NSSF's voter registration and education campaign during this important election year. Benelli USA, Stoeger Industries and Burris Company join a growing list of industry companies that are committed to preserving America's Second Amendment. Their generous support is vital in helping to educate voters on important issues impacting our industry.
#GUNVOTE Video: Exposing Hillary Clinton's Gun Control Agenda
In response to Hillary Clinton's claims that she is "not here to repeal the Second Amendment," NSSF has released a #GUNVOTE video exposing Hillary's true motives. These claims are of course at odds with her decades old anti-gun rhetoric and NSSF asks that industry companies get the facts out by sharing this video with your followers on social media. Ask them, "Will Hillary Clinton render the fundamental human right to keep and bear arms for defense impossible to exercise? You be the judge."
#GUNVOTE is for Your Industry's Effort in 2016
#GUNVOTE Facebook Giveaway
Invite an Elected Official to Visit Your Facility This is an election year and both federal and state office holders are eager to meet constituents (and voters). They are interested in learning about companies, their employment and economic impact. NSSF encourages you to invite your U.S. Senators and Congressman or state legislators to visit your facility. The better your representatives in Washington and in your state capital understand your business and challenges, the more responsive they can and will respond to issues that concern you. Start with calling your elected representative's district offices and ask to speak with the person who schedules activities and visits. These numbers can be found on their websites. The person answering the phone will know how to direct your call. When you do make contact and schedule a visit, let us at NSSF know. We are interested and can help.
Signing Up for NSSF PAC Easy for Member Companies The NSSF Political Action Committee (NSSF PAC) works to support 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 important PAC news, including current political news, election information and exclusive invitations to PAC events and updates, to corporate member executives. Now, signing up for NSSF PAC has never been easier. Just click the link below, fill out the form, add contacts (or email us a list of names) and hit submit! What are you waiting for? Help ensure our industry is heard as we approach the crucial 2016 election year. Sign up today! Online PAC Prior Consent Form Learn more about our industry's Political Action Committee:
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NSSF is urging members of the firearms industry and gun owners to call their U.S. Representative and U.S. Senators and tell them to stop Obama's latest anti-gun executive action aimed at putting gunsmiths out of business. The Obama administration was supposed to transfer export licensing of guns and ammunition to Commerce as part of its overall 
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie conditionally vetoed smart gun legislation again. The bill would have mandated retailers to carry at least one smart gun in their inventory. The governor continues to support removing ALL smart gun mandates not just trading one for another in the state. 
