Bullet Points – Weekly Firearms Industry Newsletter 9-18-2018

INDUSTRY ADVOCATE FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION … Robin Ball, co-owner of Sharp Shooting Indoor Range & Gun Shop in Spokane, is featured in a blog post for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Ball and her staff use materials in the AFSP-NSSF Suicide Prevention Toolkit for retailers and ranges and distribute the program’s educational brochure to customers.

FLORENCE STILL A THREAT … Hurricane Florence was downgraded to a tropical depression Sunday, but as the threat of flash floods shifts to the central Appalachians, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast officials say the worst flooding is yet to come. For those still in the path of Florence, you need to do all you can to safeguard your business and assets so you can expedite disaster recovery and re-open as soon as possible.

More NSSF News

U.S. Interior Sec. Ryan Zinke published a memorandum recognizing state fish and wildlife agencies as having primary responsibility for stewardship of fish and wildlife.
NSSF urges California residents to call or email Gov. Brown and urge him to veto SB 1100 (raises the firearm purchase age from 18 to 21); SB 1177 (prohibits more than one firearm purchase a month); and SB 1487 (prohibits importation and possession of some legally-taken African species.)
A U.S. District Court judge ruled California’s law banning firearms retailers from placing ads or images of handguns on storefronts violated the First Amendment.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in the Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Forest Service. NSSF intervened in the case, which involves the use of traditional lead ammunition.
Michael Bloomberg, former New York City Mayor and largest backer of anti-gun groups Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action, is actively considering a campaign for president in 2020.
Choosing the right banking partner can prove to be an asset to your business when you need it most. Both large and small institutions have advantages and disadvantages.
The path to increased enrollment in your firearms training classes is truly paved with NSSF resources. Among them, is the newly revamped First Shots program that makes it easy to bring these new shooters through your doors.
ATF has released two video tutorials on completing NFA Form 5320.1 and Form 5320.4 to assist FFLs in accurate record keeping.
ATF Q&A: More great questions came in on our 24/7 NSSF Member Compliance Hotline last week. One question asks, “Can a licensee transfer a firearm to a person who marked ‘Yes’ to a prohibitive question in Block 11 of the ATF Form 4473?”
June and second-quarter 2018 U.S. import and export totals for several sporting arms, ammunition and optics categories are now available. Log in and select the Industry Research link to see a breakdown of the 2018 data compared to that of 2017
NSSF’s partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention was noted in a comprehensive story by NBCnews.com.
NSSF’s annual CMO Summit kicks off Tuesday, September 18, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. The 2018 event promises outstanding sessions, panel discussions and networking opportunities for the firearms industry’s top marketing leaders.
A “Research Letter” in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) discussing semiautomatic rifles in active shooter incidents is an op-ed thinly disguised as research. Read the NSSF blog post.
NSSF continues its longtime support for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) by renewing its sponsorship for it. Slated for September 22, NHF Day celebrates sportsmen’s and -women’s contributions to conservation.
The U.S. Navy announced Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) as this year’s recipient of the Spirit of Hope Award for its dedication to raising awareness, increasing confidence and assisting injured men and women returning from military missions by reconnecting them with outdoor activities.
Mossberg’s Director of PR, Linda Powell, shares how the ability to be hands-on with firearms at SHOT Show and Industry Day at the Range has been a tremendous asset for new product success.
Winning gold at the 52nd ISSF World Championship in Changwon, South Korea were USA Shooting’s Vince Hancock and Caitlin Connor. Kim Rhode and Morgan Craft both took silver medals and the Junior Team members also excelled