National Shooting Sports Foundation
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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]
Abbreviation | NSSF |
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Formation | 1961 |
Type | Industry trade group Lobby group |
Legal status | Foundation |
Headquarters | Newtown, Connecticut |
Location |
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Website | www |
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]