Bullet Points – Weekly Firearms Industry Newsletter 2-12-2018

NSSF FILES SUPREME COURT AMICUS BRIEF . . . NSSF is filing an amicus brief requesting the United States Supreme Court to hear the Teixeira v. County of Alameda case arguing that the lawful commerce in arms is protected by the Second Amendment. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals summarily concluded the Second Amendment does not include, let alone protect, a “freestanding” or “independent” right to sell firearms.

RANGE DATE: VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS THAT AIM TO PLEASE . . . One way to get your partner’s blood pumping this Valentine’s Day or any day is by pulling a trigger at a local shooting range. Instead of the traditional chocolates and flowers, grab your shooting gear and treat your loved one to some target time. Here are some ideas to make your range date a success.

HELPING TO PREVENT THEFTS OF FIREARMS FROM VEHICLES . . . NSSF has produced the brochure “Firearms Safety in Vehicles” to remind gun owners that it’s their responsibility to keep their firearms out of the wrong hands, and that if they must leave a firearm in their car or truck, it’s important to take precautions. Locking the doors on your vehicle does not constitute secure firearm storage.

Other Guns News

The Fraternal Order of Police has sent letters to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in support of the FFL Protection Act of 2017 to strengthen criminal penalties for thefts from FFLs and impose minimum sentences.
The Georgia Senate Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved the NSSF-supported Georgia Youth Outdoors Passport Act to encourage the next generation to participate in hunting, as well as current hunters to become mentors.
A bipartisan group of Tennessee state legislators is proposing to exempt gun safes from the state sales tax. NSSF supports Senate Bill 2467 and House Bill 2183 to encourage more gun owners to safely store their firearms.
How would you discreetly summon the police if approached at gunpoint when opening your store? Do you know your duress code? Find out all you need to know to get a safety plan in place for this scenario.
Involving your company with the local community is a practical and important part of business.This month’s Behind the Firing Line features OnTarget, a range that recognizes the importance of supporting local charities.
ATF Q&A: More great questions came in on our 24/7 NSSF member compliance hotline last week. One question asks, “Is the transferee required to provide his or her Social Security Number on the ATF Form 4473?”
How would you discreetly summon the police if approached at gunpoint when opening your store? Do you know your duress code? Find out all you need to know to get a safety plan in place for this scenario.
Involving your company with the local community is a practical and important part of business.This month’s Behind the Firing Line features OnTarget, a range that recognizes the importance of supporting local charities.
ATF Q&A: More great questions came in on our 24/7 NSSF member compliance hotline last week. One question asks, “Is the transferee required to provide his or her Social Security Number on the ATF Form 4473?”
U.S. Secretary Interior Zinke has signed Secretarial Order 3362 to improve wildlife management and conservation and expand opportunities for big game hunting by improving priority habitats and migration corridors across 12 Western states.
A new report from the Center for American Progress argues that U.S. guns are to blame for violence in other countries. NSSF deconstructs the false arguments.
The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance Board of Directors has approved four new members: Shirley Stefan of Media Lodge, Kevin Renwick of Safariland Group, Drew Herbst of Springfield Armory and Mike Vrooman of NSSF.
NSSF’s Project ChildSafe and its S.A.F.E. Summer campaign were cited as an example of public education on gun safety in this news story out of South Africa.