Government Relations

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.

NSSF PAC Year In Review

See what the NSSF has accomplished in the last 10 years as we prepare for the 2020 elections and look forward to working to elect more pro-industry, pro-hunting, pro-sportsman, and Second Amendment
allies to join us in Washington, D.C.

NSSF Profile Q & A: U.S. Representative John Katko (R – N.Y.)

Philadelphia Can’t Control Their Own Guns, But Want to Control Yours

Currency Comptroller’s Proposed Rule Breaks Banking Discrimination

Gun Control’s Playbook Calls the Shots for Biden

Toledo Mayor’s ‘Cancel Culture’ Approach Fails Law Enforcement

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Policy Fact Sheets and Backgrounders

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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

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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 firearms 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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