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.
The NSSF Legislative Action Center provides resources dedicated to providing current and relevant information affecting our industry.
Action Alerts & Advisories
- September 29, 2023 – NATIONWIDE
Federal Shutdown Guidance from NSSF - September 28, 2023 – TEXAS
INTUIT Quickbooks Discrimination Against The Firearm Industry — NSSF Needs To Hear From Industry Members In Texas - September 27, 2023 – CALIFORNIA
Gov. Newsom Signs Into Law Multiple Anti-Industry Gun Control Bills - September 19, 2023 – NEW YORK
Contact Your Elected Officials on N.Y. Background Check System - September 14, 2023 – NEW YORK
Disastrous Background Check System — NSSF Needs to Hear From You - September 11, 2023 – NEW MEXICO
Gov. Grisham Orders State Inspections of All Federal Firearms Licensees–Please Immediately Inform NSSF if State Inspectors Contact You - September 11, 2023 – NEW YORK
New Background Check System Goes Live September 13th - August 31, 2023 – NATIONWIDE
ATF Publishes 35th Edition of Firearms State Laws and Published Ordinances - August 28, 2023 – NEW YORK
New York’s New Background Check System — NSSF Working to Get Answers - August 25, 2023 – NORTH CAROLINA
Open Letter to NC FFLs — Message From ATF - August 8, 2023 – NATIONWIDE
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Frame or Receiver Final Rule For Now - August 7, 2023 – COLORADO
Age-based Gun Purchasing Restriction Temporarily on Hold - August 4, 2023 – NEW YORK
Timeline for New System – New York State Police Hold Informational Call - July 25, 2023 – MASSACHUSETTS
Speaker Delays HD 4420 For Now – The Fight is Not Over - July 17, 2023 – MASSACHUSETTS
HD 4420: Why the Secrecy Speaker Mariano? Call Your Representatives NOW - July 12, 2023 – OHIO
URGENT ALERT: Important Mail Is Coming Your Way - May 17, 2023 – NEVADA
NSSF Thanks Gov. for Strong Stance to Protect Rights, Not Infringe Them - May 15, 2023 – MINNESOTA
ACT Now: Urge Your State Representative To OPPOSE SF 2909 TODAY - May 11, 2023 – ILLINOIS
ACT Now: Illinois Legislature May Allow Frivolous Lawsuits Against Industry - May 5, 2023 – MINNESOTA
URGENT ACTION ALERT: Minn. Conference Committee Debating Lead Ammo Ban Today - May 4, 2023 – ILLINOIS
URGENT ALERT: ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Back in Place, For Now - May 1, 2023 – IOWA
Urge Your State Senator To Pass SF 507 With House Amendment - April 24, 2023 – WASHINGTON
State ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Going into Effect Tomorrow - April 20, 2023 – FLORIDA
Bill to Stop ‘Woke’ Banking Heads to Governor - April 13, 2023 – OREGON
House and Senate Considering Adverse Legislation - April 13, 2023 – COLORADO
Legislators on the House Judiciary Committee need to hear from you! - April 13, 2023 – WASHINGTON
Urgent Reminder Alert for Washington State FFLs - April 13, 2023 – MISSISSIPPI
NSSF Applauds Mississippi Governor Signing Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act - April 12, 2023 – WASHINGTON
State Legislative Update–HB 1240, SB 5078 and Mag Ban News - April 12, 2023 – OKLAHOMA
FIND Act to be Heard in Senate Committee - March 30, 2023 – NEW JERSEY
Critical Alert for N.J. FFLs - March 30, 2023 – MINNESOTA
Urge Your State Rep To Oppose Anti-Traditional Ammo Amendment - March 30, 2023 – MISSISSIPPI
Urge Gov. Reeves to Sign Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Into Law - March 29, 2023 – WEST VIRGINIA
Gov. Justice Signs Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act Into Law - March 29, 2023 – NORTH CAROLINA
Legislature Overrides Veto, Abolishes 104-Year-Old Jim Crow Pistol Permit Law - March 29, 2023 – NATIONWIDE
ATF Will Post Results of Compliance Inspections of Federal Firearms Licensees - March 28, 2023 – COLORADO
Expanding Laws That Will Negatively Affect Lawful Firearm Ownership - March 28, 2023 – NORTH CAROLINA
Vote Scheduled to Override Veto for Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal Bill - March 28, 2023 – NEW MEXICO
2023 Legislative Session Mercifully Concludes - March 23, 2023 – ST. LOUIS REGION
NSSF Promotes ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy®’ Program in St. Louis Area - March 21, 2023 – OREGON
House Schedules Hearing on Anti-Firearms Bills: Join NSSF in voicing your opposition to HB 2005 and HB 2006 - March 16, 2023 – WASHINGTON
Urgent Alert: ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban Hearing Scheduled — NSSF needs your help opposing HB 1240 and other bills! - March 16, 2023 – NORTH CAROLINA
Urgent Alert: Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal Bill Headed to Governor - March 16, 2023 – IOWA
Critical Update: Urge Your State Senator To Support SF 507 With House Amendment - March 14, 2023 – NEW MEXICO
Critical Alert: Senate Bill 428 Will be Heard in House Judiciary Committee Tomorrow! Call Your Representative Today! - March 14, 2023 – IOWA
ACT NOW: Urge Your State Rep. To Support Amendment To Iowa Anti-ESG Bill Tomorrow - March 13, 2023 – WASHINGTON
State Senate May Allow Frivolous Lawsuits Against Firearm Industry: NSSF Needs Your Help to Oppose SB 5078 - March 13, 2023 – MICHIGAN
RESPONSE NEEDED – Legislature Seeks To Remove Firearm Industry Liability, Require Insurance - March 2, 2023 – WASHINGTON
State Senate May Allow Frivolous Lawsuits Against Firearm Industry - March 2, 2023 – WASHINGTON
State House Considering So-Called ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban - March 2, 2023 – CONNECTICUT
Member Alert: Make Your Voice Heard On Monday, March 6 at 9:00 A.M. - March 1, 2023 – NEW MEXICO
Tsunami of Litigation Against the New Mexico Firearm Industry - March 1, 2023 – FLORIDA
Bill to Stop ‘Woke’ Banking Introduced - February 27, 2023 – IOWA
Urgent Member Alert Regarding Business Discrimination - February 21, 2023 – ARIZONA
Senate Passes FIND Act. Senate Bill 1096 Heads to the Arizona House. - February 21, 2023 – WEST VIRGINIA
Pro-Firearm Industry Bill Expected to Receive Committee Hearing Thursday - February 17, 2023 – WEST VIRGINIA
Has your firearm business been discriminated against? If so, we need to hear from you. - February 16, 2023 – NEW MEXICO
House Meeting TODAY Considering Radical Gun Control Measures - February 7, 2023 – GEORGIA
Has your firearm business been discriminated against? If so, we need to hear from you. - February 7, 2023 – NEW MEXICO
Legislature Seeking to Enact Radical Gun Control Measures - February 6, 2023 – WYOMING
Support Stop ESG – Eliminate Economic Boycott Act — Help NSSF End “Woke” ESG Financial Discrimination - January 30, 2023 – MARYLAND
Anti-Industry Bills Scheduled for Hearings This Week and Next - January 25, 2023 – VIRGINIA
Senate Committees Advance Anti-Gun Bills–Contact Your State Senator Today and Urge a “No” Vote - January 25, 2023 – WASHINGTON
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee Meeting this Friday on Anti-Industry Bills - January 22, 2023 – VIRGINIA
Committee to Hear Pro and Anti Gun Bills Monday, January 23 - January 16, 2023 – NATIONWIDE
NSSF Needs You to Tell Us if You Have Been Discriminated Against By Citigroup (Citi Bank) - January 13, 2023 – NATIONWIDE
ATF Announces Final Rule on Pistols Equipped With a Stabilizing Arm Brace - January 12, 2023 – ILLINOIS
Critical Alert: MSR, Magazine Ban Update to NSSF Members - January 11, 2023 – MARYLAND
Bills Seek to Destroy Firearm Industry, Raise Age for Long Gun and Ammo Purchases - January 9, 2023 – WASHINGTON
State to Consider Multiple Anti-Industry Bills
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Congressional Report Card
See how your members of Congress fared when it comes to supporting our industry. This report card is an analysis of votes, and positions on key issues affecting firearms, ammunition, hunting and the shooting sports in the 117th Congress.
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