News: Illegal Gun Purchases

September 12, 2019

New Policy Concept: Enforce the Law

Here's something we all can agree on: When criminals attempt to illegally obtain firearms we must enforce the law by…

March 7, 2019

Stopping Straw Purchases: Firearms Industry, Law Enforcement Work to Make Our Communities Safer

Buy a gun for someone who can’t and you’ll buy some jail time. The message is simple enough, but for…

November 13, 2018

Atlanta Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases

ATLANTA — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal "straw" purchases of firearms, the National Shooting…

February 9, 2017

Pittsburgh Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases

NSSF and the ATF are reminding the Pittsburgh area that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of illegal…

January 30, 2017

Cincinnati Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases

NSSF, ATF, U.S. Attorney, area Law Enforcement emphasize 'Don't Lie for the Other Guy' in Cincinnati area.

October 9, 2015

Albuquerque, N.M. Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases

As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal "straw" purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation…