Cody Firearms Museum : Henry Ford’s Winchester 1887 Shotgun – Robert W. Woodruff Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum, shares the history behind a unique Winchester 1887 lever-action shotgun belonging to automobile manufacturing tycoon Henry Ford. The Cody Firearms Museum, including its research library, is one of five major museums at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.
Pre-Storage Care for Firearms
After you purchase a gun, you must store it properly. But just like a treasured coin collection from your favorite uncle or that lovely vintage lace dress from grandmother, you must take proper care of your newly acquired firearm before storing it.
New NSSF Initiative Focuses on Firearms and Suicide Prevention
With suicide accounting for nearly two-thirds of all firearm fatalities annually, the topic of suicide prevention deserves our attention. Recently, NSSF and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) announced a partnership to embark on a first-of-its-kind national plan to build and implement public education resources for firearms retailers, shooting ranges and the firearms-owning community about suicide prevention and firearms.
Long-Range Shooting: Twist Rate and Bullet Stability
Bryan Litz, Founder and President of Applied Ballistics LLC, Chief Ballistician at Berger Bullets and champion rifle shooter, talks about basic bullet stability and how to calculate barrel twist rate requirements for long-range bullets. For those interested in learning more about the science of long range shooting, Applied Ballistics is hosting several seminars throughout 2016. Enter promo code ABSEM100 during checkout and to save $100.
Watch the video- Attend an Applied Ballistics seminar
- Invite a newcomer to go target shooting
- Search for shooting ranges near you
- Visit the Applied Ballistics website
One Gun to Hunt Them All: The Historic .404 Jeffery
The .404 Jeffery burst on the scene in the early 20th Century, giving dangerous game hunters the power of a .450/400 Nitro Express in a bolt-action rifle.
Rifle 101 – Bullet Basics: What’s Inside a Rifle Cartridge?
Top Shot Champion Chris Cheng explains for beginner shooters the various components that make up a rifle cartridge. Firearm instructors and experienced shooters are encouraged to watch and share this tip with newcomers to the shooting sports.
- Watch the video
- Invite a newcomer to go target shooting
- Search for shooting ranges near you
- Print free targets
AK Optics Solutions
The AK platform poses unique challenges when it comes to optics. Here are some options for shooters who want to stretch out their AK’s range and capabilities.
Survey for Gun Owners
NSSF is conducting a study that will help the firearms and ammunition industry better understand consumers and improve products and services for gun owners. The survey will ask about your reasons for owning firearms and why you target shoot and/or hunt. Upon completion, survey respondents will have the opportunity to enter a contest for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card. All survey responses are confidential but if you do not feel comfortable providing such information then please do not participate in this study.