Government Relations

The NSSF Government Relations team advocates for measures on behalf of and works in defense of the firearm and ammunition industry at all levels and before all branches of government. We determine threats or benefits to the industry, develop strategies to address those activities and act through lobbying, grassroots advocacy and public affairs efforts.

NSSF PAC Year In Review

See what the NSSF has accomplished in the 2020 election cycle as we look to build on our track record of working to elect more pro-industry, pro-hunting and shooting sports allies to join us in Washington, D.C.

‘Hizzoner’s’ Tantrum Exposes His Own Crime Control Failures

NSSF PROFILE Q & A: U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.)

Taking ‘I Can’t’ to ‘I Can’: Resilience at Adaptive Defensive Shooting Summit 2022

Gun Buybacks: Double Down or Save Taxpayer Cash?

NSSF Denounces USFWS Codification of Traditional Ammo Bans

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Policy Fact Sheets and Backgrounders

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Economic Impact

The economic growth America’s firearm and ammunition industry has experienced over the years has been nothing short of remarkable.

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Legislative Action Center

Learn more about proposed legislation that we are monitoring that affects your rights and our industry.

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Social Community

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One Industry. One Voice. One PAC.

The NSSF Political Action Committee (PAC) supports pro-industry, pro-Second Amendment and pro-sportsmen candidates, regardless of party.

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FixNICS

A background check is only as good as the records in the database. We’re working to improve the quality of that data.

Sunday Hunting

Despite recent victories, more needs to be done to remove antiquated restrictions on Sunday hunting.

Don't Lie For the Other Guy

We help firearm retailers identify and deter illegal straw purchases and raise public awareness that straw purchasing is a serious crime.

#GUNVOTE

The #GUNVOTE voter education site assists eligible voters with registering and with evaluating candidates’ positions on Second Amendment issues.

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