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.
Firearms Industry Compliance Conference
‘Study’ Misled with the Data, But Made News
A “study” released at the end of last year predictably sparked headlines such as “US Leads the World in Child Gun Deaths.” Because this illustrates a familiar pattern, it deserves our attention still.
Read MoreBehind the Firing Line: RTSP Randolph
Read more about how this NSSF Five-Star Range is creating a community of shooters and making major retail changes.
Read MoreOpportunities Across the Country
Open positions across the industry need to be filled. Your dream job awaits.
Job OpeningsCritical Export Training Feb. 25
Comprehensive training focused on the transition of firearms, ammunition, and accessories from control under DDTC/State Dept. to BIS/Commerce Dept.
Learn MoreThe Ps of Planning
There's no statistically proven “magic pill” for what separates a successful business from the crowd, but one aspect you will quite often see correlated with success is planning.
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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