The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, announced a $25,000 donation to the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance.

The Government Relations Team of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, dedicates its time and resources to supporting legislation beneficial to our industry and fighting those bills that infringe on our rights to legally conduct business and compromise everyone’s 2^nd Amendment rights. Team members attend legislative hearings on the federal, state and local levels year round across the nation, keeping their finger on the pulse of those issues affecting us. They are pleased to provide a monthly summary of legislation that directly affects and impacts the business of NASGW members.

I’m not a philosopher nor a doctoral degree recipient. And I’ve not spent years studying the inner workings related to the importance of accountability. But it’s something I “just know” matters in life, and in business. Call it a gut feeling. I’m sure you have those too.

And if you’ve ever encountered employers, employees, friends, family, or anyone really, who is not accountable for themselves or their actions, then you absolutely know what I’m talking about.

Around 15 years ago, I had the privilege of taking part in some master’s level leadership training when I was working at the University of South Dakota. We had an incredible number of conversations about the types of leaders there are. We talked about those whom we knew. We talked about the kinds of leaders we’d like to become.

On July 29, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Members Senators John Barrasso (WY), Tom Carper (DE), Shelley Capito (WV), as well as Senator Ben Cardin (MD) introduced America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act (S. 2302). The following day, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee passed S. 2302 on a unanimous vote of 21 - 0.

Congress passes two-year budget agreement:

Congress has just passed a two-year budget deal that would be significant under any circumstances and may be seen as remarkable in Washington since this city is widely regarded as being incapable of getting anything done.

A water bottle. Granola bar. Sunglasses and a hat. Kleenex.  Cash and a credit card. Cell phone and headphones. And don’t forget a few business cards in case you meet someone on your hike. I’m all prepared for my morning exercise. It doesn’t take long to get ready because I’m in a routine of grabbing the same stuff day after day. I just wish there was a fanny pack that had a cup holder for my morning decaf too.

Every month Orchid Advisors provides NASGW members with a summary of legislation across the 50 States.  We endeavor to only publish information on bills that have a direct or immediate impact to your firearms business. 

After a busy June, the volume of firearms legislation in state capitols being introduced or passed in July was reduced considerably.  Here is a look at some of the notable legislation that saw activity this month:

Ankeny, IA (July 22, 2019) – The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, announced a donation to the National Shooting Sports Foundation to support their GunVote program.

“We’re genuinely appreciative of NASGW’s $25,000 donation to our GunVote campaign,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President. “This significant contribution will go a long way in helping us educate voters about the positions candidates for public office have on firearms and firearms ownership leading up to the 2020 elections. We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with NASGW.”
 
“In today's challenging environment the NSSF and their GunVote program are crucial to the success of our industry and the promotion of our 2nd Amendment rights," said NASGW President Kenyon Gleason. "NASGW values our partnership and is proud to support NSSF in their efforts. ." 
 
About NASGW
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, independent sales reps, media and service providers - both national and international - all of whom are primarily focused on shooting sports equipment and accessories. As a trade association representing the business interests of its members, NASGW’s mission is to bring shooting sports buyers and sellers together. For more information about the NASGW, visit the association’s website at www.nasgw.org.
 
For More Information Please Contact Us At:
Gregg Alexander
National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers
galexander@nasgw.org

On July 11 Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Member (CSC) Senator Jim Risch (ID), and CSC Senate Leaders Senators Deb Fischer (NE), Martin Heinrich (NM), John Boozman (AR), and Joe Manchin (WV) were joined by fellow CSC Members Senators Lamar Alexander (TN), Doug Jones (AL), Tom Cotton (AR), and Angus King (ME) in introducing the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow's Needs Act .

I’m just back in the office after nearly two weeks on the road for a short vacation over the 4^th of July and then a very lengthy drive for NASGW related events in Washington, Idaho and Montana. After spending a collective 48 hours in the vehicle, I’m ready to experience some different seating accommodations.

But I very much enjoyed the company as my wife joined me on the trip. And the scenery was incredible, at times breathtaking. We are so fortunate in this country to be able to enjoy those landscapes and vistas. Some of us live there, some of us visit. All of us are blessed.