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 thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide.
NSSF Range-Retailer Business ExpoTM
2020 SHOT Show Wraps with Eye Toward Expansion in 2021
Next year, the SHOT Show is adding more exhibits, education, meetings, and experiences in the all-new Caesars Forum.
Read MoreMillions of Hunters on the Way
New research and programs show that many people are motivated to give hunting a try.
Read MoreOpportunities Across the Country
Search of a career in the shooting and outdoor industry? Land your dream job here!
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First class of inductees to the NSSF Hall of Fame announced, recognizing the outstanding contributions of these six past leaders for their efforts in creating NSSF and the SHOT Show.
Read MoreIndustry 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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