CN Live | Larry Keane: The Latest Shooting Programs - 5/22/17

Published on May 23, 2017
Duration: 6:28

Larry Keane of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) discusses several key legislative and regulatory initiatives. These include the Hearing Protection Act, ATF regulatory reforms, national reciprocity for concealed carry, and adjustments to the Pittman-Robertson excise tax to fund public shooting ranges. Keane also touches on state-level issues like dealer licensing in Illinois and security bills in California, alongside efforts to combat gun store burglaries and promote recruitment and retention in shooting sports. He highlights a significant increase in new shooters, particularly women, and a diversification of the gun-owning demographic.

Quick Summary

Larry Keane of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) highlights key legislative priorities including the Hearing Protection Act, ATF regulatory reforms, and national reciprocity for concealed carry. The NSSF is also working to improve public shooting range funding via the Pittman-Robertson Act and addressing state-level dealer licensing and security bills, while noting a significant diversification in the demographics of new firearm owners.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to Larry Keane (NSSF)
  2. 00:27Legislative Priorities: Hearing Protection Act
  3. 00:53ATF Regulatory Reforms
  4. 01:15National Reciprocity Efforts
  5. 01:30Talk and Marksmanship Back Bill
  6. 02:37State-Level Issues: Illinois & California
  7. 03:18Combating Smash-and-Grab Burglaries
  8. 03:51Recruitment and Retention in Shooting Sports
  9. 04:02Demographics of New Shooters
  10. 04:55Boy Scouts Shooting Program Discussion
  11. 05:34Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What legislative initiatives is the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) prioritizing?

The NSSF is prioritizing the Hearing Protection Act, advocating for ATF regulatory reforms to reduce burdens on businesses, and working to advance national reciprocity for concealed carry permits. They are also focused on the Talk and Marksmanship Back bill to improve public shooting range funding.

How is the NSSF working to improve shooting range access?

The NSSF supports the Talk and Marksmanship Back bill, which aims to adjust the Pittman-Robertson excise tax formula. This adjustment would enable state Fish and Game agencies to better utilize these funds for the construction of new or the enhancement of existing public shooting ranges.

What are the key trends in firearm ownership demographics according to the NSSF?

The NSSF reports a significant increase in new shooters, particularly women, and notes that about 25% of customers are first-time buyers. The demographic is becoming younger, more ethnically diverse, and includes more urban and suburban individuals, challenging traditional stereotypes.

What legislative challenges are being addressed at the state level?

At the state level, the NSSF is dealing with dealer licensing bills, such as one in Illinois described as oppressive, and security bills in California. They are also actively working to combat issues like smash-and-grab burglaries of firearms from dealers.

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