July 7, 2016

The following is a sampling of recent news clips in which NSSF has appeared:

California Gun Laws

Los Angeles Times (This story was picked up nationwide by several newspapers)
In move to 'enhance public safety,' Gov. Jerry Brown signs gun-control proposals into law"
"… the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the gun industry, said the bills would 'affect law-abiding Californians while doing nothing to stop the criminal misuse of firearms.' When asked if it would challenge the new laws in court, a spokesman for the group said it is exploring all options."

KMIR 6 (NBC, Palm Desert, Calif)
New Gun laws Explained
"In response to the new laws, the National Shooting Sports Foundation released a statement saying it is 'Extremely disappointed that Governor Brown chose to sign into law these highly restrictive and unneeded gun control measures. All of which will affect law-abiding Californians while doing nothing to stop the criminal misuse of firearms. By acting within 24 hours after being sent these bills, and not allowing the public to voice their opinions in order to depart for his European Vacation, the governor compounded the miscarriage of legislative process and procedure while demonstrating disdain for Californians who now face laws that clearly infringe on their Constitutional rights'."

The Truth About Guns
TTAG Daily Digest: Foreign Gun Food, California Schemin', and Packing in Cleveland
"The National Shooting Sports Foundation is extremely disappointed that Gov. Brown today chose to sign into law these highly restrictive and unneeded gun control measures." (Pick-up of complete NSSF Action Alert)

MSRs

Time
Here Are 7 Animals Hunters Kill Using an AR-15
"Today, Americans own at least a few million AR-15s and as many as eight million, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation."

Business Insider
Banning guns and Muslims won't stop terrorism
Photo caption: "Tyler Burton tries out an M&P 15-22 Sport rifle at the Smith & Wesson booth at the 2016 National Shooting Sports Foundation's Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show at the Sands Expo and Convention Center on January 19, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada."

Christian Science Monitor
Gun store raffles AR-15 for Orlando Victims
"The National Shooting Sports Foundation believes there are as many as 8 million AR-15 style and similar rifles in circulation, as the Monitor reported."

Dispatch-Argus (Moline, Ill.)
Our Infatuation with AR Rifles
"Study after study by the National Shooting Sports Association (sic) have for many years shown that the AR is our most popular rifle."

Business Trends

CNN Money (this story appeared on numerous websites)
The American appetite for ammo has driven a surge in bullet imports.
" 'Firearms sales are very healthy and ranges are reporting they are busier than ever,' said Michael Bazinet, spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the gun industry group. 'So, demand for ammunition is brisk'. "

American Rifleman
Fear & Loading: Myth Busting – Today's Real Gun Owner
"Myth 1: Macho Frat 'Women Gun Owners: Purchasing, Perceptions and Participation,' a study released by the National Shooting Sports Foundation in 2015, estimates there was 5.4 million female target shooters in 2013. By comparison, that figure in 2001 was only 3.3 million – a 60 percent increase in the dozen-year period. Another 3.3 million label themselves hunters.

Daytona Beach News-Journal
Increased firearms demand spurs growth for Volusia gun makers
"The National Shooting Sports Foundation reports the firearms industry has an estimated overall economic impact of $42.9 billion with about 260,000 full-time jobs related to the firearms industry."

South Coast Today (New Bedford, Mass.)
Open Season: New Interest in Target Shooting
"The faces of America's target shooters are changing, according to a new and interesting report from the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Southwick Associates… While the image of white, middle-aged males as avid shooting enthusiasts remains dominant in most marketing materials and available publications (and participation is in reality still very high), the fact is, interest in target shooting among Hispanics, African-Americans and Asian-Americans is high as well."

Collegiate Shooting Support

Boston Globe
Gun industry lobbying group has funded 100 college shooting clubs
"Michael Bazinet, a spokesman for the foundation, said the group's lobbying against stricter gun laws is unrelated to its campus grants. The foundation, he said in an e-mail, 'is helping to meet demand for developing and expanding competitive shooting teams and club programs at colleges'."

Red Alert politics.com
Foundation gives $1 million to promote shooting groups on campus
"Campus shooting clubs have received funding from a firearm lobbying group, and that's ruffled the feathers of some gun control advocates and universities. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, a trade association that wants 'to promote, protect, and preserve hunting and the shooting sports,' has given at least $1 million to gun clubs at 100 colleges since 2009, according to the Boston Globe."

Project ChildSafe

Oakland Press (Pontiac, Mich.)
Oakland County Board of Commissioners promotes gun safety
"The National Shooting Sports Foundation has recognized the Oakland County Board of Commissioners as a "Local Champion" for its efforts to promote firearm safety in the region."

Bearing Arms
Guess Who Project ChildSafe Just Named a Champion of Gun Safety?
"The National Shooting Sports Foundation has named Bearing Arms Editor Jenn Jacques their latest Local Champion for her work advocating gun safety in her community of Green Bay, Wisconsin."

Independent Journal
Dad Who Kills Son in 'Freak Accident' at Shooting Range Has Strong Words About What ISN'T to Blame
"Stephen Brumby's death is a sad reminder that the safe handling of firearms requires constant vigilance. In light of this, the National Shooting Sports Foundation, in association with Project ChildSafe, gives ten tips which should always be followed when handling guns or keeping them in the home."

Wilderness Today
Wilderness Today Proudly Supports Project Childsafe, and Why You Should Too
"Wilderness Today joined leading conservation organizations that support Project ChildSafe in promoting firearm safety and ensuring firearm owners have the tools and information they need to store their firearms responsibly."

ATF/NSSF Matching Rewards program

The Charlotte Observer
$15,000 reward offered in heft of firearms from Charolotte pawn shop
"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are each offering a reward of up to $7,500."