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President's Message: Gratefulness Abounds

I started and stopped this column approximately 10 times before settling on what you see here now. I was going to write about the market, predictions, forecasts, sales figures, NASGW new projects, thoughts on the New Year, and even some thoughts on the year we just had.

Instead I’ve decided to focus on something entirely different: gratefulness.

I want each one of you reading this to know just how grateful that I am specifically, and how grateful NASGW is for your continued support, encouragement, and dedication to the shooting sports industry and to the 2-step distribution channel.

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Happy Holidays From Everyone at NASGW

As 2022 comes to an end. The staff at NASGW would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays. Thank you for supporting this organization and your commitment to two-step distribution. We hope you all enjoy some time off with your family and friends. And, here's to a prosperous 2023.

SCOPE Planning for a Big Year in 2023

Interest for SCOPE DLX and CLX have never been higher and we are looking forward to big things on the horizon in 2023 with the addition of our new Universal Dashboard and new accessory categories scheduled to launch in Q1. Schedule a meeting with the SCOPE team to learn all the different ways SCOPE can benefit your business.

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Expo Attendee List Scams

Recently it was brought to our attention that someone is posing as an NASGW employee and offering Expo attendee lists for purchase. As with similar scams in the past, NASGW does not distribute attendee lists to anyone. Please do not respond to these false offers and feel free to forward those emails to our team so we can address them directly and ask them to refrain from contacting our members.

Giving a Firearm as a Gift

With gift-buying season upon us, it’s natural for gun owners who enjoy target shooting, hunting, collecting or just plain plinking to want to share their enjoyment of firearms with others. What better way to do that than to gift a firearm to a family member, close friend or relative?

The first thing to remember if you’re thinking about giving someone a gun is that ownership of a firearm brings with it some serious responsibilities and legal obligations that other consumer products don’t. So, let’s look at some questions you may have about giving a firearm as a gift.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

January 17-20, 2023

SHOT Show

Las Vegas, NV

February 4-12, 2023

Great American Outdoor Show

Harrisburg, PA

March 27-28, 2023

Shooting Sports Showcase

Talladega, AL

April 14-16, 2023

NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits

Indianapolis, IN

June 12-15, 2023

POMA Business Conference

Broken Arrow, OK

October 24-27, 2023

NASGW Expo

Columbus, OH

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