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This Week: Industry's economic impact increases, hunters aid the environment and more. |
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IMPRESSIVE INCREASE IN ECONOMIC IMPACT … The total economic impact of the firearms and ammunition industry in the U.S. increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $51.3 billion in 2016, a 168 percent rise, according to a report released today by NSSF. The report provides a state-by-state breakdown of job numbers, wages and output covering direct, supplier and induced employment, as well as federal excise taxes paid.
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YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO KNOW … With Earth Day approaching and with people thinking more about the health of our planet, NSSF would like to recognize hunters with an infographic. Hunters fight habitat encroachment, help to conserve the health of our ecosystems and are part of the funding cycle that has helped wildlife agencies purchase and maintain over 68 million acres for conservation of wildlife.
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SURVEY DATA: MOST IMPORTANT REASON FOR HUNTING … Survey research shows that American hunters most often name meat as their most important reason for hunting, and that the percentage of hunters who hunt mainly for meat continues to grow. Responsive Management, which has tracked hunting participation for almost three decades, recently released the latest results of a survey question.
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- Judge Neil Gorsuch was sworn in today to become an associate justice of the Supreme Court after being confirmed by the Senate on Friday. NSSF strongly backed his confirmation and thanks all those who called their senators in support.
- NSSF hosted firearms industry executives for the 10th annual Congressional Fly-In last week, holding a record number of meetings with members of both houses of Congress, discussing current industry-supported legislation.
- NSSF presented 2016 Legislator of the Year awards to Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah) for their efforts to advance legislation that would increase access for sportsmen and women to hunt, fish and recreationally shoot on federal lands.
- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is expected to soon sign an expanded Sunday hunting bill following passage by both house of the legislature. The measure was an NSSF legislative priority.
- Visit NSSF's Government Relations section for more.
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- CMG Marketing & Events and Triple Curl Advertising and PR have announced the launch of the totally redesigned Industry Day at the Range website, www.SHOTShowRangeDay.com.
- See more of the latest SHOT Show news.
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- Air filtration systems offer a great opportunity to save money in operational and life cycle expenses. Save serious money using filters designed specifically for shooting ranges.
- ATF Q&A: More great questions came in on our 24/7 NSSF member compliance hotline last week. One question asks what importer should be entered into the A&D book when the foreign manufacturer and the importer have the same company name.
- Read more of NSSF's latest Retailer and Range news.
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- Jessie Duff, who captains the Taurus USA shooting team, earned her eighth Ladies Open National Title at the 2017 U.S. Steel Nationals.
- The top rifle and pistol junior talent in the country are competing at the National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships, hosted by USA Shooting. See the results during the 18 straight days of shooting action.
- Becky Humphries is the new CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, effective April 10.
- The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced that Amy Blaylock is its new Director of Wildlife Resources.
- Lindenwood University continued its dominance in the collegiate shotgun world, securing its 14th straight national title at the 2017 Association of College Unions International (ACUI) Collegiate Clay Target Championship in San Antonio, Texas.
- National Hunting and Fishing Day's 2017 Live It! Grant program is now open for enrollment. With support from Yamaha, the program awards $10,000 each year to groups to assist with their NHF Day-focused outdoor event.
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Visit jobs.nssf.org to view more employment opportunities in the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry.
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