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NICS background checks set a record for January last month.

January 2021 NSSF-Adjusted NICS Figures Smash Previous Monthly Record

NSSF-adjusted NICS numbers smashed all records throughout 2020.

OFFICIAL RECORD: Americans Buy Record 21 Million New Guns in 2020

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Smith & Wesson Donates $500K to NSSF After SHOT Show Cancellation

NSSF-adjusted NICS numbers set another record month in November 2020.

NICS November 2020 Numbers Show 45.2% Increase Over 2019

NSSF Statement on mass shootings

$500K SIG Sauer Donation Helps NSSF Fight for Firearm Industry

Households Purchasing Firearms during coronavirus pandemic, gun store, FBI NICS 2020

FBI NICS 2020 Numbers Almost Already Ahead of Record Year in 2016

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Biden’s Plan for Guns Will Systematically Run Companies Out of Business

Joe Biden and the Democratic party have adopted a plan that would gut the Second Amendment, bankrupt manufacturers and change the future of guns in America.

July 2020 adjusted NSSF NICS numbers smashed 2019 numbers by 122 percent.

July Adjusted NSSF NICS Numbers Smash 2019 by 122.5 Percent

With no signs of slowing down, NSSF just released its July 2020 adjusted NICS numbers, smashing July 2019 numbers by a wide margin.

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June 2020 NICS Background Checks Set All-Time Monthly Record

As civil unrest continues to grow across America, the FBI has reported an all-time NICS background checks record of more than 3.9 million for June 2020.

American gun owners own more than 422 million guns, according to the NSSF.

NSSF Estimates American Gun Owners Possess 422.9 Million Guns

Taking BATFE's Annual Firearms data, the NSSF estimated American Gun Owners have more than 420 million guns, leading to less crime.

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The Gun Industry Speaks podcast aims to educate on issues.

NSSF Produces New ‘The Gun Industry Speaks Podcast’

Aimed at educating on the industry's position on background checks, crime, gun bans and other issues, 'The Gun Industry Speaks' podcast is live now.

NSSF Statement on mass shootings

NSSF Issues Statement on El Paso, Dayton Shootings

Following a period of silence, a recent NSSF statement offered words of encouragement, leadership and strength following two high-profile shootings.

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FBI Processes Record Number of NICS Checks in May 2018

The FBI processed 2,002,992 gun background checks through the NICS for May 2018, setting a new all-time record for that particular month.

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NSSF Expels Dick’s Sporting Goods From Membership

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has voted to expel Dick's Sporting Goods from membership in its organization after its recent push for gun control.

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NSSF Rips Gov. Dannel Malloy After Calling NRA ‘Terrorist Organization’

The NSSF's Mark Oliva has some words for Dannel Malloy after the Connecticut governor was quoted as saying that the NRA acts 'as a terrorist organization.'

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NSSF: Raising the Gun Age Limit Violates Our Constitution

Larry Keane of the NSSF discusses why raising the gun age limit isn't a solution, only an infringement on constitutional rights.

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NSSF Offers Assistance to Businesses Affected by Hurricane Harvey

The NSSF will make disaster relief funds available to aid its member businesses affected by the ongoing destruction wrought by Hurricane Harvey.

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North Carolina Bill Calls for Firearms Education Class in High Schools

A recently-introduced North Carolina bill would allow firearms education courses to be taught in state high schools.

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