A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 342 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 342

 Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the 
 economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and 
     recognizing August 2025 as ``National Shooting Sports Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 29, 2025

  Mr. Risch (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Justice, Mr. Daines, Mrs. 
 Hyde-Smith, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Hagerty, 
Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Graham, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. 
 McCormick, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Budd, Mrs. Blackburn, and 
Mr. Lankford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
         the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the 
 economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and 
     recognizing August 2025 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, forming an essential part of a broader industry that 
        supports 380,000 jobs and generates 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 Senate--
            (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 August 2025 as ``National Shooting Sports 
        Month''.
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