HUNT S.A.F.E. . . . NSSF’s Project ChildSafe program is in the midst of promoting its Hunt S.A.F.E. campaign, which urges hunters and all firearm owners to Secure your firearms when not in use; be Aware of those around you who are not authorized to have access to guns; Focus on your responsibility as a firearm owner; and Educate yourself and others about safe firearm handling and storage. View the Hunting Checklist for Families.

NEW FOR 2017: SHOT SHOW EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR . . . On Jan. 16, the day before the SHOT Show opens, a powerful, all-new Executive Management Seminar will guide C-suite level industry professionals through effective leadership techniques and performance-boosting inspiration for their teams.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING . . . We all have much to be thankful for. At NSSF, we thank all those who help promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. And we thank our nation’s veterans for the sacrifices they have made and our emergency responders who protect and serve. Happy Thanksgiving.

The SHOT Show’s inaugural Supplier Showcase will be held on Jan. 16. It’s a dedicated event for suppliers to present their products to industry manufacturers. More than 200 suppliers are on board.
Tickets to the State of the Industry Dinner are going fast. Come celebrate our industry’s accomplishments in 2016 and look forward to the coming year. Mike Rowe of the hit TV series “Dirty Jobs” will provide entertainment.
Visit shotshow.org for more.

The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, part of the Energy Conference Report, is at a crucial stage. Calls are needed to U.S. House offices before Congress takes up the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government past Dec. 9. House Switchboard: 202-224-3121 | Look up your U.S. Representative
What do the election results mean for our industry? NSSF offered insights last week in separate recorded webinars on the federal and state results.
With a gun-friendly President-elect and Congress, we are being told that sales will fall dramatically and the industry will contract. No one should be writing the industry’s obituary, however.
Visit NSSF’s Government Relations section for more.

With the holidays approaching at a rapid pace, gift buying is about to be in full swing. Reach the non-firearms consumer and provide them a way to shop with you instead of the big-box home improvement or fashion store. How? Gift cards.
The ATF Charlotte Field Division urges all firearms retailers in the Carolinas to review this open letter regarding an increase in firearms thefts. NSSF’s Store Security Audit Program is a great way to improve your store’s security.
ATF Q&A: More great questions came in on our 24/7 NSSF member compliance hotline last week. One question relates to the process for a licensed pawnbroker to return a firearm.
Read more of NSSF’s latest Retailer and Range news.

As hunters, shooters, collectors or plinkers, it’s a natural instinct to want to share our enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to make a gift of a firearm to a family member or close friend?
CNN Money, NPR, SouthCoast Today, Deer & Deer Hunting and many other news outlets across the country included NSSF in their coverage in recent days. Popular topics included business trends, elections, SHOT Show, hunting and more.

• NSSF Events •

Jan. 15	NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic
Jan. 16	SHOT Show University
Jan. 16	SHOT Week Supplier Showcase
Jan. 16	SHOT Show Executive Management Seminar
Jan. 17-20	SHOT Show

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Winchester Ammunition has agreed to support the 3rd Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic at the Bronze sponsorship level. Sportsmen’s Alliance has agreed to become a sponsor of SHOT Show’s Executive Management Seminar.

For event sponsorship information, contact Chris Tatulli at ctatulli@nssf.org.