NSSF Applauds U.S. House Passage of Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
[…] ammunition manufacturers they support. “As a lifelong hunter and recreational fisherman, I was appalled by the Biden administration’s effort to restrict access for our nation’s sportsmen and women who use traditional lead fishing tackle and ammunition on federal lands and waters,” Rep. Wittman said in a press release. “Effective environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation […]
The Lewiston Tragedy and the Fallout for Maine Gun Owners and Our Future Security
[…] have times in their lives when they need our help. The military must examine its culture to ensure there is not a stigma attached to men and women who experience a mental health crisis and need help! Robert Card needed help and he was surrounded by police officers and members of the military who […]
NSSF’s Firearm Ownership & Sports Shooting Participation Survey Reveals American Firearm Use
[…] the shooting sports were newcomers, a 42 percent growth since 2020 that reflected the similar changes in demographics as seen in firearm purchasers. Today’s recreational marksmen and women are more representative of a broader scope of American demographic groups, increasingly urban and represented by women. “These are encouraging figures that are consistent with the […]
Survey Reveals Strong Support from Non-Hunters for Firearm Industry Conservation Funding
[…] by Responsive Management, in partnership with the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA), found that 86 percent of gun owners and recreational target marksmen and women who don’t hunt support the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program. That’s an incredible level of support for non-hunters to support a tax that’s been investing […]
The Range St. Louis West Earns Coveted NSSF Five-Star Range Rating
[…] classes is staggering and includes classes in handgun, defensive pistol, low-light shooting, holster draw and more. There are rifle and shotgun courses, law enforcement and security training, women’s situational awareness training and medical courses. The Range hosts private and corporate events, and one of its most popular offerings is called “Girls Just Wanna Have […]
Cape Gun Works Receives NSSF Five-Star Range Rating
[…] lanes are rated to handle up to .50-caliber rounds. Complementing the range is a well-lit classroom where educational classes, including NSSF’s First Shots® and specialty classes for women taught by women, are conducted. Cape Gun Works emphasizes training for all levels of shooters from basic to advanced and nearly all types of shooting disciplines. […]
News Flash: Second Amendment is for Everyone, Including Minority Communities
[…] of firearms. In 2020, African-Americans bought firearms by 58 percent greater rate than 2019. Hispanic-American purchases rose by 49 percent and Asian-American purchases rose by 42 percent. Women accounted for roughly 40 percent and African-American women were especially active gun buyers. The NPR report cited data showing roughly 21 percent of lesbian, gay and […]
White Birch Armory Shooting Range Awarded NSSF Five-Star Rating
[…] enforcement backgrounds with decades of teaching experience. Their curriculum consists of introductory through advanced handgun, rifle and shotgun courses as well as home defense seminars, illuminated shooting, women’s only offerings and more. Regular shooters take advantage of White Birch Armory’s various membership plans that provide individuals and families with benefits that include an online […]
Ensuring Modern Day Hunting and Shooting Access is Critical for Future Generations
[…] access; and examining how the perception of access has changed over the past decade. The continental United States has a plethora of hunting options for outdoorsmen and women. According to the hunters surveyed, white-tailed deer (79 percent) is the most sought-after game species, with wild turkey in second place (40 percent). All other species […]
NSSF Names 2022 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Recipients
[…] of hunting activities under a common symbol that is recognizable around the nation and even the world. Grant amount: $26,820. Cute & Cocky will educate African American women about the shooting sports and hunting through a multi-state tour. Grant amount: $22,000. Femme Fatale will introduce women who are either new to the shooting sports […]