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
New Firearms Production Report
Provides a comprehensive overview of firearm production trends over a 28-year period from 1991 – 2018. Just one Industry Intelligence Report help members stay current on important topics.
Learn MoreSelling Reloading Equipment
Introduce new customers to the world of reloading that’s a lot less intimidating and gets them started on a modest budget.
Read MoreLand your dream job here!
All across America, the firearms, ammunition and outdoor industry is hiring.
View JobsSupport for Gun Control Wanes
New Gallup poll shows Americans want less gun control laws now than they did in 2016.
Read MoreCOVID-19 News & Alerts
The NSSF is working hard during this national crisis to make sure that our members are allowed to stay in business.
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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shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide, our industry’s voice is strong.
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