Introduce Resolution Recognizing August as National Shooting Sports Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Representative Tony Wied (R-Wis.) introduced a resolution recognizing the contributions of small business firearm manufacturers to the economy and recreation. The resolution also designates August as National Shooting Sports Month.

“Idaho’s small business firearm manufacturers drive innovation, prioritize responsible gun ownership, and protect our Second Amendment traditions,” said Risch. “I am proud to recognize these important American manufacturers and designate August as National Shooting Sports Month.”

"Wisconsin is home to many incredible small firearm manufacturers who help drive our economy and ensure access to safe, reliable firearms to exercise our Second Amendment rights," said Wied. "I'm proud to join Senator Risch in recognizing their contributions by designating August as National Shooting Sports Month."

Risch and Wied are joined by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in introducing the resolution.

“The firearm industry is thankful that the U.S. Senate recognizes and celebrates National Shooting Sports Month. This month-long celebration emphasizes the vital role of the firearm industry to the economy both at a national and local level, the contributions to wildlife conservation across the country and the importance of teaching responsible firearm ownership to the next generation of Americans,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Our industry is proud of the over $91.7 billion economic impact it brings to our national economy and the 383,000 well-paying jobs. We are immensely proud of the Real Solutions. Safer Communities efforts we bring to champion proven strategies for safe and responsible firearm ownership. This is our heritage and lawful firearm ownership is our right. The firearm industry is grateful to know Congress celebrates this month with us.”