NSSF leads the way in advocating for the industry and its businesses and jobs, keeping guns out of the wrong hands, encouraging enjoyment of recreational shooting and hunting, and helping people better understand the industry's lawful products.
Our Mission
To promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers.
National Shooting Sports Month August 2019
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National Shooting Sports Month presents our industry with a great opportunity to attract new shooters and customers while inspiring existing gun owners to leave legacies by introducing someone new.
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Geared for entrepreneurs, startups and existing firearms range and retail operators looking to launch, sustain and grow their businesses.
Learn MoreOpportunities Across the Country
Open positions across the industry need to be filled. Your dream job awaits.
Job OpeningsPrimary Debates Label Gun Manufacturers ‘Enemies’
Democratic hopefuls have plenty to say about the gun control plans they would enact if elected.
Learn MoreFirearms-Related Accident Statistics
NSSF report utilizes data from sources such as the National Safety Council and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to highlight declining trends in firearms-related injuries and fatalities.
View ReportIndustry Reference Guide
A comprehensive report that encompasses the shooting sports industry into one, easy-to-reference resource. Full-color detailed information with the latest industry statistics. More than 190 pages of information.
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