Government Relations

Government Relations

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The NSSF Government Relations team advocates for measures on behalf of and works in defense of the firearms 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.

Export Transition Resources

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Government Relations News

NSSF Hails Publication of Firearms Export Reform Rules

Virginia’s Punishing Gun Bills Show Need for Reciprocity

Gov. Cuomo’s New Bogeyman is the ‘Ghost Gun’

Presidential Candidates’ Gun Control: Average Americans Can’t be Trusted

Politics Doesn’t Sell Shoes

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Policy Fact Sheets and Backgrounders

• Export Control
• Firearms and Ammunition Industry Economic Impact Report
• Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act
• FixNICS: Firearms Industry Victories
• Hearing Protection Act

• Sunday Hunting
• Traditional Ammunition
• Reporting of In-Transit Loss and Theft of Firearms
• The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017
• Firearms Tracing

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Economic Impact

The economic growth America’s firearms 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

Follow us on social media for the latest information on news and events.

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Both the Pennsylvania Attorney General and the State Police have followed the way of gun control advocates by targe… t.co/1TjK2Frk2Y

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The total number of full-time equivalent jobs in the firearms industry rose from approximately 166,000 in 2008 to a… t.co/yAKkyyMS3O

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

Action Alerts

Legislators need to hear from their constituents in order to make informed decisions. Receive national and state-specific email alerts and let your voice be heard.

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#GUNVOTE

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

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