NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association
Sporting Goods ManufacturingConnecticut, United States51-200 Employees
NSSF—The Firearm Industry Trade Association is a trade organization for the firearm industry within the sporting goods manufacturing sector, based in Shelton, Connecticut. Formed in 1961, it aims to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports, and it counts thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers among its nationwide membership. The organization has 51-200 employees and reports revenue in the range of 1 million to 10 million dollars. It participates in industry events and partnerships, including Gun Storage Check Week and the National R3 Symposium, and collaborates with technology partners on digital platforms and branding. As part of its Project CyberSafe initiative, it works with partners such as Fellsway Group on cyber and operational crisis preparedness and conducts interactive panel discussions. In April 2026, NSSF filed a FEC complaint against Giffords PAC as part of its advocacy activities.