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• Manufacturers of products such as pepper spray, stun guns and other "less-lethal" products will have a chance to exhibit in an all-new display area at the 2018 Industry Day at the Range.
   
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• Eleven Republican Attorneys General filed a "friends of the court" brief at the federal appellate level against an attempt by 14 other anti-gun attorneys general to reverse a settlement in a class action suit against Remington Arms over allegedly defective rifle triggers. NSSF worked with Remington to encourage the action. 
   
• The Wisconsin Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and Sporting Heritage has passed Assembly Bill 455, making significant improvements to the state's hunting mentorship program. NSSF supports this legislation and thanks those who responded to legislative alerts.
   
• Comments are being accepted on proposed California "Ammunition Vendor Licensing" regulations at a public hearing Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Resources Building Auditorium (1416 9th Street, Sacramento) or in writing until 5 p.m. that day.
   
• Two of Seattle's city council candidates have a novel idea for the failed gun tax. They want to double it. We'd love to say this is a spoof, but no, they're serious.
   
• Visit NSSF's Government Relations section for more.

• The more layers of protection in place the better the chances you'll slow or defeat the criminals attempting to break-in. Follow this simple 21-point checklist to identify weaknesses in your store security.
   
• A comprehensive training program is critical to increasing your range's margins and profitability. Such a comprehensive training offering must support your marketplace niche. Your niche identification is absolutely critical to expanding your business.
   
• NSSF is pleased to announce that it has awarded Tennesee's Nashville Armory the organization's highest Five-Star rating. NSSF's highly respected Star-Rating Range Program works to encourage ranges of all sizes and locations to excel.
   
• Read more of NSSF's latest Retailer and Range news.

• NSSF has honored the nation's fallen law enforcement officers by contributing $25,000 to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Foundation. The donation was announced at the organization's 63rd biennial national conference.
   
• Eleven Project ChildSafe S.A.F.E. Summer Champions have been recognized this year for having a positive impact on their communities by supporting responsible gun ownership.
   
• People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was in the news for asking followers to use their "Shoot Selfies, Not Animals" Facebook frame, providing hunters with some fun, as NSSF's Larry Keane points out.
   
• The Team USA Open Women's Trap Team won a gold medal at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Championship for Shotgun – the first team medal for the U.S. in the event since the 1998 World Championship in Barcelona, Spain.
   
• The Scholastic Clay Target Program had another successful Junior Olympic Development Camp last month at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, with 24 athletes from 16 states attending.
   
• The 2017 SCTP National College Championship is slated for Oct. 27 to 29 at the Cardinal Center Campground and Shooting Center in Marengo, Ohio.
   
• Wildfires are raging throughout the West. NSSF reminds hunters and shooters to be mindful of regulations and take precautions to avoid being the cause of a wildfire.
   
• National Public Lands Day is Saturday, Sept. 30, and brings together volunteers to help maintain and restore America's treasured places.
   
• Help celebrate the contributions hunters, shooters and anglers have made to conservation and pledge to introduce someone to these traditional outdoor activities on Sept. 23, National Hunting and Fishing Day.

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