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| Abbreviation | NSSF |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1961 |
| Type | Industry trade group Lobby group |
| Legal status | Foundation |
| Website | www |
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is an American national trade association for the firearms industry that is based in Newtown, Connecticut. Formed in 1961, the organization has more than 8,000 members:[1]
The NSSF helps write safety and instruction standards.[2] The NSSF sponsors the annual Shooting Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, the (SHOT Show).[3] The NSSF has advocated in favor of gun rights, including arguing against limits on high capacity magazines and the broad use of the term "assault weapon".[2] It has also supported legislation allowing concealed carry and has offered proposals to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating chemicals in ammunition as well as other sports such as fishing where lead is routinely used for its density.[4] Steve Sanett is president since 2008.[5]
- ^ Valentine, Matt (Sep 12, 2013). "The Gun Lobbying Group You Don't Hear About". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on September 13, 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ^ a b Nate Rawlings (15 December 2012). "In the Shadow of Sandy Hook, a Powerful Pro-Gun Organization Keeps Silent". Time. Newtown, Connecticut. Archived from the original on 18 December 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ The History of The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), NSSF.org, Retrieved December 20, 2012.
- ^ Lydia DePillis (14 December 2012). "The Second Most Powerful Gun Lobby Is in Newtown, Connecticut". newrepublic.com. The New Republic. Archived from the original on 16 May 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
- ^ Wilkie, Christina and Saki Knafo, "National Shooting Sports Foundation, Newtown Gun Lobby, Keeps Military-Style Guns Legal", 12/22/2012. Retrieved 2012-12-23.