NAFR Membership

The National Association of Firearms Retailers (NAFR) is an organization that is working to shape a brighter future for retailers by helping you stay on top of critical issues that affect your business today. A division of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the NAFR is a group created by retailers, for retailers and will be governed by retailers. And we will provide retailers with a unified voice in regulatory and legislative affairs, appropriate support services and professional development opportunities that effectively address today's challenges and makes the most of the opportunities they present.

Benefits of Membership

Professional representation in Washington

Gaining a unified voice in Washington, D.C. begins with representation by the highly respected professionals in the NSSF Government Relations who know their way around Capitol Hill. In addition, the National Association of Firearms Retailers provides you direct input to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Criminal Background Instant Check System (NICS) through regular quarterly meetings with these agencies.

Liability Insurance

As a member of the NAFR, you can take advantage of various types of insurance coverage including General Liability, Product Insurance, Burglary and Theft. These products are available to all members including retailers, commercial reloaders, distributors and gunsmiths.

Legal Defense Network

To assist in a member's legal defense, your attorneys may consult the body of legal research developed in defending the politically motivated lawsuits filed against the industry. This information has been compiled at a cost of millions of dollars but is available to you as an NAFR member at no charge.

Reduced Credit Card Transaction Fees

Through an agreement with our banking partners, members may qualify for a reduced transaction fee on credit card sales. This program could save the average NAFR member over $1,000 per year. Click here for more information

Continuing Education Seminars

The NAFR offers a wide variety of continuing educational seminars for retailers, including advanced selling skills, sales and inventory performance, occasional firearms importing, retailer security solutions and risk management.

Media Training & Consulting

The NAFR will make professional media training and consulting available to assist members in presenting a positive and professional image of firearms retailers. Workshops will be held in conjunction with state firearms retailers organizations and industry trade shows.

E-mail and Fax Alerts

Our e-mail and fax alerts keep members informed about the latest regulatory and legal initiatives and breaking industry news. Membership also includes a subscription to the Association newsletter and Bullet Points, the National Shooting Sports Foundation's weekly e-newsletter.

Federal Express Shipping

NAFR members are eligible to receive substantial discounts on FedEx ground and overnight shipments, including shipments of all firearms.

The Staples Business Advantage

The NSSF has partnered with Staples Business Advantage, the leading small business office supply company, to leverage the buying power of nearly 2,000 NSSF members. That buying power means BIG savings for NSSF members. Staples Business Advantage provides NSSF members with the convenience of ordering on-line and free next day delivery right to your door.

State Affiliate program

NAFR will assist members to establish state firearms retailer associations to address state and local issues.

Retailer Library

Members may borrow book and video titles from the NAFR Professional Development Library at no cost.

Travel Discounts

Members receive discount rates and upgrades from leading travel providers such as Avis and Hertz.

NSSF Original Outdoor Challenge Ad Campaign

NSSF provides members with affordable 30-second, high-quality TV commercials that are helping to recruit more people to hunting and the shooting sports, specifically younger participants of adventure sports. The result --- more customers for retailers and ranges.

Video Services

Members are eligible for complimentary copies of NSSF/NAFR videos such as NICS OverviewSM, Firearms Safety Depends on YouSM and Don't Lie For The Other GuySM.

Smoke the Burglars OutTM with Flashfog

Professional burglary, particularly smash-and-grab thefts, is one of the most serious threats firearm retailers face today. Flashfog is a revolutionary solution that deploys an extremely dense smoke, making it impossible for criminals to steal. This system is recommended by police and insurers. Members of the National Association of Firearms Retailers (NAFR) will receive generous custom-priced discounts on the purchase of this system.

Shaping the future today

Take an active role in shaping the future of the firearms industry, your future, by joining the National Association of Firearms Retailers. Nominal dues are based on the size of your business.

Become a Member

Apply Online

NAFR Membership Application

Or, for more information, contact:
National Association of Firearms Retailers
11 Mile Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
telephone (203) 426-1320
fax (203) 426-1087
nafr@nssf.org