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.
2020 SHOT Show®
SHOT Show TV
SHOT Show TV will help you stay in the loop on the latest news surrounding firearms, ammunition, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics and more.
Learn MoreSHOT Show Perks for NSSF Members
NSSF Members received significant SHOT Show registration discounts plus exclusive access to on-site resources.
Learn MoreOpportunities Across the Country
SHOT Show is the exclusive event for the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. Land your dream job and join us!
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Sessions for Law Enforcement, Ranges and Retailers plus Export USML to CCL Transition Training and much more.
Learn MoreNSSF Hall of Fame
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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Current Campaigns & Programs
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With a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide, our industry’s voice is strong.
Help us make it that much stronger.