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.
SHOT Week: NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic
Black Friday NICS Numbers
There are a number of factors that determine the gun-buying habits of consumers, and trying to draw any conclusions from looking at one day of NICS checks is inappropriate and misleading.
Read MoreThe Devil’s in the Details
Adding e-commerce to your retailing efforts requires the development and implementation of business practices that ensure compliance with the Gun Control Act and ATF regulations.
Read MoreOpportunities Across the Country
Coast to coast, our industry is hiring. Review the open positions available - several are closing soon.
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NICS checks, excise tax numbers, hunting licenses and more. NSSF members gain competitive advantage with these timely insights. Login and view "Industry Research" tab.
Log In NowSHOT Week Events
SHOT Show registration is open and the week now includes many events, conferences and seminars to help your business, kicking off with a veteran-benefit golf outing.
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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