New Products Video Features - DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15th

NASGW Manufacturer Members can take their product visibility to the next level with our New Product Video Features. For just $750, manufacturers can have a
10–15 second 360° product video professionally created and showcased on two massive 10'x16' video walls located on the NASGW Expo show floor, as well as on a dedicated video board in the SCOPE Lounge. These high-impact visuals ensure your product stands out in front of key industry decision-makers.

As part of the process, manufacturers will ship their product to PVS Studios (an FFL holder), where a high-quality photos and video will be produced. Manufacturers will work directly with PVS Studios to review and approve the final cut. Upon completion, you’ll also receive a copy of the video & product photos to use in your own future marketing efforts.

Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

Looking to maximize your visibility at the 2025 NASGW Expo? A few high-impact sponsorships are still available, offering prime opportunities to showcase your brand. Put your name in front of attendees during two of the most well-attended networking events by joining as a Wednesday Happy Hour Co-Sponsor or Thursday Happy Hour Co-Sponsor. These sponsorships place your brand at the center of the action while industry leaders connect, collaborate, and unwind.

With many placements already sold—these remaining Happy Hour opportunities won’t last long.

To learn more or reserve your sponsorship, contact Meg Pawelski at mpawelski@nasgw.org 

Advertise Your Business at the NASGW Expo

Exhibitors now have the chance to elevate their presence at the 2025 NASGW Expo with high-visibility advertising placements throughout the Gaylord Texan Convention Center. These large-format, attention-grabbing displays are strategically located around the entrance and registration area—prime real estate that every attendee will see on their way into the exhibit hall.

From charging station signage and indoor window clings to lobby fabric walls, floor decals, and more, these opportunities are designed to put your brand front and center at one of the busiest locations of the Expo. With limited placements available, now is the time to secure your spot and make a lasting impression.

To learn more or reserve your sponsorship, contact Meg Pawelski at mpawelski@nasgw.org 

SAF Celebrates 51 Years for Second Amendment Advocacy

Aug. 26, marked the Second Amendment Foundation’s (SAF) 51st anniversary, commemorating more than five decades dedicated to defending, securing and restoring the right to keep and bear arms.

Founded in 1974 by Alan M. Gottlieb, who now serves as the organization’s Executive Vice President, SAF is at the forefront of legal actions aimed at dismantling infringements on the Second Amendment rights of U.S. citizens. Over the past 50-plus years SAF has been part of more than 260 cases, significantly influencing the landscape of firearm freedoms nationwide.

Journalism or Activism?

Don’t be fooled. Antigun activists posing as “journalists” are letting the mask slip and revealing themselves for what they really are. They are paid shills for a total disarmament movement bent on erasing Second Amendment rights altogether.

Take, for instance, Mike Spies. Spies is a writer for The Trace. That’s the propaganda gun control mouthpiece for antigun billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety. They’ve been exposed before. It’s no secret that The Trace isn’t “journalism.” At best, it’s advocacy. It pushes a gun control narrative.

Former ATF Official Joins Everytown

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is the federal agency whose jurisdiction encompasses federal firearms laws. Its duties include enforcing the many criminal statutes in the U.S. Code pertaining to firearms, as well as licensing the businesses engaged in firearms commerce and regulating this network of federal firearm licensees (FFLs). The ATF also makes technical rulings that determine the conditions under which various firearms and related products are sold. Pro-gun America views ATF with, at best, wariness and suspicion.  But reforms under the Trump administration have led ATF in a less antagonistic direction, which, it seems, proved too much for one ATF executive who reportedly left the agency to pursue her true passion of firearm prohibition.

Have You Downloaded the SCOPE Q2 Report Yet?

The Q2 SCOPE Report is here, offering the most comprehensive data available on shipments, inventory trends, and category performance across the shooting sports industry. While the market continues to face headwinds, this report delivers valuable insights to help distributors and manufacturers navigate current challenges and plan for future growth. Access your copy today and put the power of data to work for your business.

With legislation like the State Assault Weapons Ban Act (S. 359) currently under consideration, it’s more important than ever for shooting sports businesses to stay ahead of policy developments. The NASGW Bill Tracker is your go-to resource for monitoring Federal and State legislation that could impact our industry. From proposed restrictions to regulatory changes, NASGW members can quickly access and sort relevant bills to understand where things stand—and what may be coming next. Stay informed, stay prepared.