NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, and its member companies proudly support America’s military service veterans. On this page NSSF shares information and resources that can benefit veterans’ health and resiliency, and that highlights their importance as employees and leaders in America’s firearm industry.
CORRECTING THE MISTAKEN BELIEF THAT THE VA CONFISCATES VETERANS’ GUNS
Many veterans hold a common misconception that seeking mental health care or other treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will lead to their guns being confiscated. This belief, though widespread, is mistaken. The following information gives the facts about veterans’ health care, disability claims, and gun ownership rights.
Seeking Treatment Does Not Threaten Gun Rights
Downloadable ‘fast facts’ address many of the most common misconceptions related to any correlation between mental health services and gun confiscation by the VA.
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Suicide Prevention Partnerships & Resources
Honored American Veterans Afield
Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) is an industry-run organization that helps the healing and re-integration of disabled combat veterans back into normal life through participation in hunting and shooting sports. The HAVA Board of Directors, which includes Chris Dolnack, Senior Vice President of the NSSF, comprises industry executives committed to directing more resources from such events to immediate work for these returning heroes and their families.
Learn More About HAVACareers in Industry
Veterans frequently find rewarding careers in America’s firearm and related industries. Check out NSSF’s Industry Jobs Board for a listing of available industry jobs and return regularly to see new postings.
Around 30 percent of companies that exhibit at NSSF’s SHOT Show, the firearm industry’s trade show, are either owned or managed by veterans.