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Department of Homeland Security Includes Firearm Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail and Ranges as Essential Critical Services

The Department of Homeland Security has deemed the firearm industry’s manufacturing, distribution, retail and range businesses as essential critical services that should remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Weekend Changes for NICS, Due to COVID Workload

NICS officials alerted firearm retailers about changes to the Transfer Process for the weekend of March 28-30 due to system overload because of the coronavirus.

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Gun Checks Backlogged, Sales Skyrocket as Officials Navigate Covid-19 Issues

Long lines, skyrocketing sales of guns and ammo, diminishing supplies and frustrations with background check delays are what NSSF is helping navigate during the coronavirus pandemic.

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NSSF Collecting State-by-State Orders to Inform Firearm Industry

The NSSF has established a special web page to track governmental orders and how they affect firearm and ammunition manufacturing and retailers on a state-by-state basis.

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NSSF Delays 2021 SHOT Show Deadlines

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has delayed some deadlines for the 2021 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

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NSSF Delays 2021 SHOT Show Deadlines

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has delayed some deadlines for the 2021 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

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Shooting Sports News: Orchid Cancels Conference; Cupero New S&W VP-Sales

In the latest shooting sports news, Orchid Advisors cancels its compliance conference and Sue Cupero is the new VP of Sales for Smith & Wesson.

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Shooting Sports News: Vermont State Police Pick Sig M400; Citadel Boss 25 Shipping

In the latest shooting industry news, Vermont State Police have picked the Sig Sauer M400 rifle and the Citadel Boss 25 shotgun is now shipping.

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NRA Cancels 149th Annual Meeting in Nashville

The National Rifle Association has canceled its 149th Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Shooting Industry News: Traditions Honors W.L. Carter; Davidson's Adds Weaver

In the latest shooting sports industry news, Traditions Firearms has honored W.L. Carter as its top rep group for 2019 and Davidson's has added Weaver accessories.

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Hunting Retailer Show Still On After Nashville Tornado

The inaugural Hunting Retailer Show will go on as scheduled March 9-10, despite the recent tornado that struck other parts of Nashville.

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Shooting Industry News: High Speed Gear Nabs Top Recommendation, Benelli Launches Mobile-Friendly Site

In the latest shooting sports industry news, High Speed Gear nabs a top recommendation from NTOA and Benelli launches a new, mobile-friendly website.

February 25, 2020

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IWA Classics Show Going Forward Despite Covid-19 Concerns

The annual IWA Classics outdoors show March 6-9 in Nuremberg, Germany, is set to take place despite concerns about the Covid-19 virus outbreak in China.

February 17, 2020

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Shooting Industry News: Delta Defense Safety Notification; Zanders Receives Distributor Award

In the latest shooting industry news, Daniel Defense has issued a safety notification for its Delta 5 rifle and Zanders Sporting Goods has been honored by TriStar Arms.

February 14, 2020

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NSSF Files to Intervene in Federal Lawsuit

The NSSF, and firearms and ammunition industry, oppose state attorneys general effort to stop jobs-creating rules from going into effect.

February 14, 2020

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Tactical Industry News: Glock Lands French Contract; Army Selects Sig Sauer Ammunition

In the latest tactical industry news, Glock has been awarded a contract with the French Army, and the U.S. Army has selected Sig Sauer Ammunition to provide .300 Win for its sniper programs.

January 21, 2020

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USSOCOM Completes Purchase of Sig Sauer MG 338 Machine Guns, Ammunition and Suppressors

United States Special Operation Command has completed the purchase of new Sig Sauer MG 338 machine guns, Sig Sauer 338 Norma Mag Ammunition and Next Generation Suppressors.

January 18, 2020

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SHOT Show News: Velocity Names New CEO; USML to CCL Final Rules Posted

In some of the latest SHOT Show 2020 news, Velocity Outdoor and Taurus have new CEOs, and the rules USML to CCL final rules for exporting firearms and ammunition have been posted for public review and comment.

January 17, 2020