Covid-19 Articles

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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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COVID-19 Disaster Relief: Advice From the ATA on How to Apply for a Small Business Loan

You can apply for a disaster relief loan through the Small Business Administration to get financial assistance. Our friends at the Archery Trade Association (ATA) explain how.

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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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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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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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Fighting Back Against Covid-19 Coronavirus

Fighting back against the Covid-19 coronavirus should be a priority with your business.

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Should You Provide Paid Sick Days for Employees?

Should you provide paid sick days for employees? If not, here are a few reasons why it may be a good idea to do so.

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IWA OutdoorClassics Postponed; Come to the Hunting Retailer Show Instead!

Due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, the IWA OutdoorClassics 2020 show has been postponed. Leave your passport at home and plan to attend the Hunting Retailer Show in Nashville, Tennessee.

February 27, 2020