If You are Worried About Someone, Reaching Out Can Help Save A Life
[…] that someone cares enough to show concern. So learn the common risk factors and warning signs for suicide, so you know them when you see them. Encourage storing guns securely, locked and unloaded. Temporarily removing firearms from the home to prevent access by a person struggling with their mental health is also an option. Help […]
NSSF PROFILE Q & A: U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.)
[…] the Second Amendment and why is the firearm industry particularly important to you? There have been several pieces of legislation passed by Democrats this year relating to guns, but what is most important to me is the effort to federalize red flag laws. Democrats have been trying to stick red flag laws in just […]
Momentum’s the Word Following ADSS 2022
[…] law-abiding Americans passed an FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) verification and purchased a firearm. NSSF retailer industry data showed approximately 40 percent of 2020’s gun buyers were first-timers. What most Americans don’t even think about day-to-day, though, is that number includes Americans with adaptive abilities. According to the Centers for Disease […]
NSSF Awards Five-Star Rating to Illinois State Rifle Association Range
[…] ISRA; many serve as range safety officers. The facility inspires members to give back to an organization that has worked diligently to protect the rights of state gun owners to own and use their firearms responsibly. “I can’t say enough about the members who are volunteering their time to operate and maintain this outstanding […]
SHOT Show Rewind: La. State Rep. Blake Miguez Recognized for Second Amendment Efforts
[…] going to kick you out of the bank, call your loan and we’re not going to process your payments anymore’ – that is pure discrimination against the gun industry.” Rep. Miguez said he expects the state’s political climate to change for the better. “We will be getting a new governor,” he noted. “I don’t […]
SHOT Show Rewind: Georgia State Rep. Martin Momtahan
[…] shut down firearms manufacturing sector. My message to them is… we are ready for you with open arms in the state of Georgia – let’s build some guns.” Second Amendment, First Priority Georgia’s not just talking. The state is acting to protect gun rights and the gun industry. “Under the leadership of Governor Brian […]
Birchwood Casey Donates Targets to NSSF’s First Shots Program
[…] experiences in the classroom and on the range. Birchwood Casey has been a longstanding partner of First Shots. The company has a 70-year history of providing professional-grade gun care and refinishing products to its customers, as well as its Shoot-N-C targets. The company’s familiar red, white and blue labels are a mark of its […]
ATF Director Dettelbach Answers House Appropriations Committee Questions Over Agency Funding
[…] and Found U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) questioned Director Dettelbach about the 2022 ATF Firearm Disposal Practices inspector general (IG) report. The report’s findings revealed thousands of guns, firearm parts and ammunition were stolen from ATF’s Martinsburg, W.V., facility. The report added that increased security recommendations had not yet been implemented. Congressman Cline was […]
NSSF Welcomes Bipartisan U.S. House FFL Protection Act Bill
[…] engaging in these illicit activities and helps provide for safer communities, assists law enforcement and protects the livelihoods of firearm retailers. “This bipartisan legislation is what true gun safety looks like. Congress is sending a clear message that the safety of our communities is nonnegotiable and targeting firearm retailers to steal guns in order […]
NSSF Commends North Dakota Gov. Burgum for Signing Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act
[…] use of a special Merchant Category Code (MCC) for credit card purchases and prevent personal financial information from being shared by financial institutions. “Governor Burgum is putting gun control special interests in ‘woke’ Wall Street financial corporations on notice that their attempts at antigun policies end at North Dakota’s borders,” said Lawrence G. Keane, […]