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®
Richmond Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
Month-long public awareness campaign launches in Richmond, Va.
Read MoreThe Year the Second Amendment Strikes Back
Webinar focused on several intersecting trends related to gun rights.
Read MoreLand your dream job here!
All across America, the firearms, ammunition and outdoor industry is hiring.
View JobsCOVID-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 MoreNew Form 4473 Mandatory For All FFLs Starting November 1, 2020
The new Form 4473 contains substantial changes over the previous form. NSSF members may log in to NSSF's SHOT University Online™ to learn more.
Learn 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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