Summit Registration to Close Friday

Congressmen Introduce Pro-Gun Bill in House
Legislation has been introduced that represents a major advance in protecting the rights of firearms dealers, bringing consistency to ATF enforcement actions and providing ATF with additional compliance tools long sought by the bureau. Support HR 4900.

Anti-Gun Movement at State Level
Anti-gun legislators in a growing number of states are calling for legislation to mandate bullet serializiation and the microstamping of firearms.

Stay informed on industry issues, state alerts and pending legislation in NSSF's Legislative Action Center.

2008 Presidential Election

Get informed on where the 2008 presidential candidates stand on issues affecting firearms freedoms. Register to Vote

Sportsmen's Guide to Firearms Safety
and Hunter Ethics

A great handout for range owners and retailers to provide for their customers is the Budweiser/NSSF Sportsman's Guide to Firearms Safety and Hunter Ethics. Order a supply.

Jack Robertson Invitational Set for May 22

This year's Jack Robertson Invitational Shoot is scheduled for May 22 at Ten Mile River Preserve in Dover Plains, N.Y. The annual event has generated nearly $15,000 to the Hunting Heritage Trust over the past three years.

Farm Bill Proposal Contains
Mixed Results for Waterfowl Needs

With a Farm Bill being readied for a final floor vote in the House and Senate, agricultural conservation initiatives are being treated differently than they were in earlier versions of this year's bill and in previous Farm Bills, Ducks Unlimited reports.

Fast Facts on Industry Issues

Increased state-level efforts to pass legislation requiring bullet serialization and firearms microstamping makes it imperative for media to understand and report the facts. Get them in the Media Resources section.

May 16, 2008

Secretary Kempthorne Announces Decision to Protect Polar Bears under Endangered Species Act
U.S. Dept. of the Interior

Revised PA Bill Will Take Bite Out of Sporting Dog Breeders
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance

Shotgun Fans Converge to Shoot Sporting Clays, View Vintage Side-by-Sides
Miami Herald

Industry, Lawmakers Come Together
in Washington

Issues important to the industry were addressed at an NSSF-sponsored congressional fly-in. Following the event, NSSF sponsored an ATF-manufacturer seminar that provided a forum for constructive dialogue concerning enhanced ATF regulatory compliance and best business practices. More.

SHOT Show Exhibitors
Beware of Scam Solicitations

SHOT Show organizers warn exhibitors to beware of advertising solicitations from Construct Data, publishers of the Fair Guide, and Commercial Online Manuals, publishers of the Expo-Guide.

Retailer Seminar Scheduled in Tennessee

Retailers in Tennessee are invited to attend an ATF/NAFR educational seminar on May 21. Watch for more seminars in other states at www.nafr.org.

First Shots Builds Range Business

First Shots not only introduces newcomers to shooting, it helps ranges attract more customers. Hosting a First Shots seminar is good for business.

Membership Means Business

When you join NSSF, you help us attract, excite and inform new hunters and shooters and turn them into your customers. Find out why joining NSSF is good for business.

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