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.
Free Webinar: Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis
Nation’s Best Sports highlights NSSF-led efforts related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, NSSF has been one of the largest voices in protecting the rights of the shooting sports industry."
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Accept Second Amendment Cases
NSSF filed amicus briefs on two of the cases denied by the Supreme Court.
Read MoreLand your dream job here!
All across America, the firearms, ammunition and outdoor industry is hiring.
View JobsAll-New First Shots Clay Targets Program
New program allows outdoor ranges to capitalize on growing interest in the clay target sports.
Learn MoreHelp Prevent Wildfires
Already this year, 20,000 wildfires have scarred the American landscape.
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.
PreviewView All Research Articles
Current Campaigns & Programs
Become a member of NSSF
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.