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Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2026 as ``National Shooting Sports Month''.
Summary
- Honors small manufacturers of firearms for their contributions to the U.S. economy and role as anchors in rural and small-town communities.
- Recognizes that small firearms manufacturers support 380,000 jobs in the broader firearms industry with $91 billion in annual economic output.
- Recognizes shooting sports, including target shooting, hunting, and competitive marksmanship, as time-honored traditions practiced by millions of U.S. citizens.
- Supports policies that strengthen small firearms manufacturing businesses and their ability to innovate and preserve recreational shooting traditions.
- Designates August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI)
Actions (2)
- Aug 3, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. · house
- Aug 3, 2026 Submitted in House · house
Text versions (1)
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 3, 2026
Mr. Wied submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business
RESOLUTION
Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2026 as “National Shooting Sports Month”.
Whereas locally owned and operated small businesses that manufacture handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and accessories (referred to in this preamble as “small manufacturers of firearms”), are the backbone of the shooting sports community and a critical part of the manufacturing base of the United States; Whereas small manufacturers of firearms serve as anchors in rural and small-town communities across the United States, preserving the craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and innovation of the United States; Whereas small manufacturers of firearms contribute significantly to the national and local economy and support 380,000 jobs in the broader firearms industry, with more than $91,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas small manufacturers of firearms are essential conduits for the exercise of Second Amendment rights by individuals in the United States and provide products, training, and community engagement to sportsmen in the United States; Whereas shooting sports, including target shooting, hunting, and competitive marksmanship, are time-honored traditions in the United States and are enjoyed by millions of law-abiding citizens; Whereas shooting sports promote safe and responsible firearm handling, outdoor stewardship, and civic engagement through local clubs, ranges, and competitions; and Whereas small manufacturers of firearms in the United States play an indispensable role in preserving these recreational traditions: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) celebrates the role of small businesses that manufacture firearms in supporting domestic manufacturing and economic opportunity in communities across the United States;
(2) supports policies that strengthen the ability of such small businesses to innovate, grow, and preserve the recreational shooting traditions of the United States; and
(3) recognizes “National Shooting Sports Month”. <all>
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