"To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them…" 1788 (Federal Farmer)

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NSSF Press Releases
NSSF News Releases
News releases from the National Shooting Sports Foundation
NSSF Awards $419,150 to Promote Hunting Emphasizing projects designed to reactivate lapsed hunters, introduce more youngsters to hunting and evaluate previously funded efforts, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has awarded Hunting Heritage Partnership grants to seven state wildlife agencies and, for the first time, the regional Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Modern Sporting Rifle Owners Are Most Active Shooters, Says NSSF/Responsive Management Survey The first comprehensive survey to look at ownership and use of modern sporting rifles reveals that 8.9 million Americans went target shooting with AR-style rifles in 2009 and that participants using this type of rifle were the most active among all types of sport shooters. Families Afield: Apprentice Hunting License Sales Soar to Nearly 400,000 Plant a sapling and, in time, it will bear much fruit. That's the way to look at Families Afield, a program launched in 2004 by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance and National Wild Turkey Federation to reduce states' regulatory barriers to youth hunting. Now firmly rooted in 29 states that have passed legislation lowering barriers to youth hunting, the program is producing bushels of new, young hunters. Families Afield's latest report shows that from 2005 through 2009 more than 388,000 apprentice hunting licenses have been sold, based on 24 states reporting their license sales numbers. As the tree grows, the yield becomes greater: An increase of 100,000 apprentice hunting licenses occurred in 2009 alone. Springtime is Prime Time for Youth to Enjoy the Shooting Sports Warmer weather and more hours of daylight make spring the perfect time to introduce youngsters to the shooting sports. To help get children properly started in these safe, adult-supervised and fun activities, parents have many programs from which to choose. NSSF/Harris Poll: Target Shooting, Home Defense Top-ranked A new National Shooting Sports Foundation poll conducted by Harris Interactive found that more Americans are target shooting now than six months ago, and that "home and personal defense" were the main reasons Americans recently purchased firearms. The poll also showed that 43 percent of respondents, which equates to nearly 98 million people, expressed some level of interest in participating in the shooting sports or hunting. NSSF On The Air! New 'Insights' Radio Show Kicks Off With Wide Distribution With more than 120 stations committed to broadcasting the show, the National Shooting Sports Foundation today launched its new daily radio program for all gun owners called Insights. Also available as a podcast on the iTunes Web site, Insights will reach a large audience that will enjoy the show's lineup of stories about the history, excitement and value of hunting and the shooting sports. Insights, a 90-second program, is sponsored by NSSF and produced by the Walker Agency of Scottdale, Ariz.