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.
2021 SHOT Show On Demand
SHOT Show On Demand
Attendees and media can see the latest and greatest from the SHOT Show’s exhibiting companies, access a New Product Gallery, connect with exhibitors, and much more.
Learn MoreSHOT Show On Demand Education
SHOT University and Retailer Seminar content will also be available beyond the live airing dates to be accessed at any time.
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All across America, the firearms, ammunition and outdoor industry is hiring.
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The NSSF is working hard during this national crisis to make sure that our members are allowed to stay in business.
Read More21 Million Background Checks
2020 was a remarkable year and the industry continues to work to keep up with the breathless pace of demand.
Read MoreIndustry Reference Guide
2020 Industry Reference GuideSM is 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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