The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), Project ChildSafe® and the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA) are responding to record high gun sales in 2020, particularly among African Americans and first-time gun buyers, by providing free educational resources and tips on firearm safety and responsible storage for all new gun owners. According to data from the National...
While at the shooting range or anywhere you handle a firearm, safety always comes first. There are ten commandments to firearm safety and the first four are the big ones. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Always keep firearm unloaded until ready...
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has created National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), celebrating the conservation successes of hunters, target shooters and anglers on September 26th, 2020. NHF Day brings together sportsmen and women to celebrate the rich tradition of hunting, target shooting and fishing with national, state, regional and local organizations hosting related...
BULLET POINTS Featuring Joe Bartozzi of NSSF In Episode 4 of Bullet Points, Jeff Siegel, the CEO of Media Lodge, talks with Joe Bartozzi CEO of the National Shooting Sports Foundation. NSSF does a lot of great stuff in the shooting sports industry. We lean heavily on their research often, and they have some great...
As new NSSF® research reveals, millions of first-time gun buyers decided to purchase their very first firearm during COVID-19. January 2020 started out with a strong SHOT Show®, followed by buzz surrounding background check figures on firearms with NSSF-adjusted NICS data showing year-over-year increases of 19 percent in January and 17 percent in February. Mid-March...
National Shooting Sports Month in August is the perfect time for first-time firearm owners to pursue training and learn about the dozens of target shooting sports they can enjoy with their firearm. Developed by NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, National Shooting Sports Month reminds everyone about the safe, fun, exciting activity of target shooting –...
The launch of the all-new First Shots Clay Targets program was recently announced by the NSSF, the firearm industry trade association. Created after the success of the First Shots introductory handgun events, this new program will allow many outdoor ranges to capitalize and expand on the growing interest in clay target sports, while engaging participants...
Related Stories: Beginner Target Shooting: Shotgun Shell Loads Explained Related Stories: Rifle 101: Shouldering a Rifle & Eye Dominance Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng demonstrates for beginners the difference between several common shotgun loads. Firearm instructors and experienced shooters are encouraged to watch and share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports. Also, check out Chris’...
As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are reminding the Baltimore public that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of such unlawful purchases. Related Stories: NEWS: Florida Teachers Can Now...
A MESSAGE FROM USSF: A disturbing trend that we are seeing all too much these days is the blatant virtue signaling by major corporations and financial institutions. Apparently, if someone decides to engage in hunting, the shooting sports, or decides to carry or own a firearm to protect one’s family, they should be shunned, made...
Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng demonstrates some common shotgun tactics and shotgun malfunctions and how to clear them. Firearm instructors and experienced shooters are encouraged to watch and share these tips with newcomers to shooting sports. In this video, Chris Cheng shows us how to deal with a common shotgun malfunction that can happen to...
Ryan Cleckner explains that not all scopes track identically and offers a drill you can use to find out if your scope over or under tracks in both windage and elevation. Related Stories: Video: Calibrating Your Ballistic Solution for Long-Range Shooting Looking for more long range shooting instruction? Ryan Cleckner’s book, Long Range Shooting Handbook, is...
Ballistician and world champion long-range shooter Bryan Litz explains what characteristics are needed for different types of long-range rifles. Related Stories: New: Savage Model 10 GRS in 6mm Creedmoor Related Stories: New Product: Ruger American Rimfire Stainless Rifle
Shooting a shotgun effectively takes proper technique. World Champion shooters Kay and Lena Miculek break down the essentials for dynamic shotgun shooting. Related Stories: Beginner Target Shooting: Shotgun Shell Loads Explained Related Stories: 8 Great Hunting ARs For The Field
Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng is an expert when it comes to using firearms. Here he demonstrates how to load and unload shotguns. Firearm instructors and experienced shooters are encouraged to watch and share these tips with newcomers to the shooting sports. First, for a break action shotgun, point your shotgun in a safe direction....
Anti-gun politicians, celebrities and the media elite are making repeated attempts to single out the AR-15 by labeling the semi-automatic civilian rifle a “weapon of war.” Fact is, the AR-15 is a semi-automatic firearm and semi-automatic firearms account for approximately 70 percent of all firearms. Help get the facts out. Share the video on NSSF’s...
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