News: Government Relations

May 24, 2010

FBI Stats for 2009 Released: As Firearm Purchases Soar, Crime Goes Down

Since the surge in firearms purchases began in October 2008, if one believes the oft-repeated mantra that 'Most crime guns…

May 24, 2010

Who will be the next leader of the Democrats in the Senate?

Though recent weeks have shown Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) making strides in what will be a very difficult…

May 21, 2010

Co-Sponsorship of Excise Tax Reform Legislation Increases 42 percent following NSSF Congressional Fly-In

Since the NSSF Congressional Fly, held less than a month ago, the number of co-sponsors of the firearms and ammunition…

May 20, 2010

NSSF Responds to National Journal Blog Post on Firearms Trafficking on the Border

A National Journal blog  posted incorrect information pertaining to firearms trafficking on the border. Let’s set the record straight: Last year’s…

May 20, 2010

Mentored hunting bill becomes a reality in Vermont

The Burlington Free Press reports that Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas plans to sign into law a bill that would create…

May 19, 2010

Sens. Conrad and Wicker Co-Sponsor Excise Tax Reform Legislation

Sens. Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Roger F. Wicker (R-MS) have became the latest to co-sponsor firearms and ammunition excise tax…