News: Government Relations

August 17, 2010

President Signs Industry Excise Tax Bill into Law

The President has signed into law the Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act of 2010 (H.R. 5552). The bill passed the…

August 17, 2010

New Congressional Funding to Enhance Department of Justice Southwest Border Strategy

Congress has passed the Border Security Appropriations Bill providing $196 million for the Department of Justice to surge federal law…

August 13, 2010

Free Hunting Days in CA Clears Appropriations Committee

NSSF supported legislation (SB 1179) was passed out of the California Assembly Appropriations Committee (17-0) and will now go to…

August 12, 2010

Recent updates from ATF for firearms retailers

ATF Publishes Updated Federal Firearms Licensee Quick Reference and Best Practices Guide ATF Publication 5300.15 (FFL Quick Reference and Best…

August 12, 2010

Video: NSSF Discusses Threat to Traditional Ammunition

NSSF's Lawrence G. Keane discusses the petition to ban traditional ammunition. NSSF urges all hunters and shooters to contact the…

August 12, 2010

Illinois Governor Wants Referendum on Firearms

According to Capitol Fax, a political reporting news service, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn (D) has filed a petition for an…