NSSF Program Emphasizes Safety.The National Shooting Sports Foundation The National Shooting Sports Foundation, or NSSF, is a non-profit trade association for the shooting, hunting and firearms industry. Based in Newtown, Connecticut, NSSF's membership includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers, sportsmen's organizations and media. (NSSF NSSF National Shooting Sports Foundation NSSF Naval Submarine Support Facility NSSF NORAD Software Support Facility ) is partnering with the Amateur Trapshooting Association The Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) [1] serves as the governing body for the sport of American stye of trapshooting. The ATA was [2] originally founded in 1900 and was originally named the American Trapshooting Association. to develop the first-of-its-kind scholastic shooting program to provide junior high and high school shooters a framework in which to develop their shooting skills. "Young people who learn shooting skills in Scouts, 4-H, FFA FFA free fatty acids. , and other youth programs are often 'short-stopped' with no clear avenue to follow to progress in the sport," says Doug Painter, NSSF executive director. The Scholastic Shooting Program will emphasize safe firearm handling and shooting skills and will provide start-up equipment, coaching, and a competitive structure at the local, state, and national level. |
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