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More than 19 million Americans safely participate in target shooting. Their numbers break out into subsets of people who enjoy shooting handguns,
shotguns and rifles. Add special-interest shooters such as muzzleloader enthusiasts, and the total number of active shooters jumps even higher!
Target shooting varies from leisurely hobbies to competitive local leagues and from collegiate athletics to the world stage of the Olympic games.
As the trade association for the firearms, hunting and recreational shooting industry, the National Shooting Sports Foundation develops programs designed to ensure the future of shooting.
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First
Shots provides opportunities for newcomers to give handgun shooting
a try. Through partnerships with ranges, First Shots participants
receive a comprehensive introduction to handgun shooting that
includes safety, local ownership requirements, shooting fundamentals,
hands-on instruction and how and where to continue.
Introduce
youth to the safe fun of target shooting. Under
adult supervision, participants learn safety and shooting basics while
earning official Junior
USA Shooting team riflery or shotgunning patches.
Hunt and Shoot.org is a portal site that provides access to helpful hunting and shooting resources and links to searchable state-by-state databases. The site is designed to make it convenient for hunters and shooters to find new places to enjoy their sports and stay involved with hunting and shooting. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
This site features an on-line directory providing visitors with quick and easy access to target shooting and hunting facilities. The National Shooting
Sports Foundation's extensive database is searchable by state or zip code.
The
National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has teamed up with
a number of organizations and programs that are helping to ensure
a promising future for the recreational shooting sports. 
It takes a hunter to make a hunter. This program encourages outdoor enthusiasts to welcome friends, family and special guests to share target shooting
and other outdoor experiences such as hunting, archery and fishing with newcomers. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. 
Safety-conscious, ethical hunters foster positive public opinion of hunting.
To help ensure that hunters are well-prepared ambassadors of hunting, a variety of safety and conservation materials
are available for safety and hunter education programs and events. Developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
What if a child were to encounter a firearm in an unsupervised situation? NSSF addresses this safety concern through educational video programs appropriate for school safety curriculums. A general-audience program is also available that provides a review of safety rules for firearms owners. 
