Bullet Points – Weekly Firearms Industry Newsletter 12-20-2018

NSSF LAUNCHES +ONE^SM MENTORSHIP INITIATIVE … In response to studies showing millions of people want to know more about hunting and target shooting, NSSF has announced a powerful new mentorship initiative called the +ONE Movement^SMchallenging every hunter and target shooter in America to introduce at least one new person to the sports that we love. Learn more at letsgoshooting.org/plusonemovement and letsgohunting.org/plusonemovement.

NSSF CONTINUES PUSH FOR RANGE BILL … NSSF’s Larry Keane joined NRATV’s Dana Loesch to urge those who want better access to public ranges to contact their senators and members of Congress and Senators to tell them to pass the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (S.593 / H.R.788). This NSSF legislative priority would provide increased access to public ranges without cost to the taxpayer.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM NSSF … All of us at the National Shooting Sports Foundation extend to you the warmest of holiday greetings. We wish you a Merry Christmas, the happiest of holidays and a very prosperous New Year.

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Recent headlines are proclaiming that newly published data from the CDC show that firearm-related fatalities are at record highs. This makes for a catchy headline but fails to tell the real story behind the data.
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 passed both the U.S. House and Senate and is headed to President Trump for signature. The NSSF-endorsed “Farm Bill” has provisions that are priorities for hunting.
A Pentagon Inspector General report blasted the Air Force for failing to report —four times — records that should have barred the Sutherland Springs, Texas, murderer from buying firearms.
Researchers in a new firearms study have found that states that moved to less-restrictive concealed carry policies saw no increase in violent crime, including homicides. Read Larry Keane’s take.
First Shots events continue bringing new shooters into the shooting sports and returning customers to ranges. Jessica Keffer, Marketing Manager of The Sportsman’s Shop, shares the value this program has provided their business.
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ATF Q&A: Questions came in on our 24/7 NSSF Member Compliance Hotline last week. One question asks, “A person I know well no longer has government-issued ID. Can I sell him a firearm with only his Social Security card for identification?”
One of NSSF’s more popular Industry Intelligence Reports, “A Profile of Today’s Hunter,” has been updated with the latest data on hunting license sales and excise tax information. Available in the NSSF.org online store. Log in for member pricing.
The NSSF-commissioned quarterly Hunting License Sales Index Report provides an unusually early preview of hunting license sales data. Log in to the NSSF online store and select the Industry Research link to access the 2018 Q1-Q3 report.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced that it would end classifications of firearms accessories that are not submitted attached to a firearm.
Glenn Sapir, former NSSF Director of Editorial Services, has published a new book, “A Sapir Sampler: Favorites by an Outdoor Writer”. The book is compilation of articles and columns Sapir has written for various publications over his long career.
SAAMI and NSSF are saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Eschrich, former SAAMI Technical Director and consultant, World War II veteran and ordained Roman Catholic deacon. Our deepest condolences to his family.
LetsGoHunting.org shared tips to master the kneeling position while afield. When done properly, it is one of the most effective, fast and stable position to to use while hunting.