National Shooting Sports Foundation Highlights August Shooting Sports Month

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) designates August as National Shooting Sports Month, emphasizing the long‑standing role of shooting sports in American history and culture. The foundation notes that firearms have been central to the United States for recreation, self‑defense, and hunting, citing historic figures such as General George S. Patton, actor‑hunters Gary Cooper and Clark Gable, champion trap shooter Robert Stack, and pioneering marksman Annie Oakley. It also references presidents and public figures—including Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Dwight D. Eisenhower—who were known for their enthusiasm for shooting. NSSF uses the month to promote safe, responsible participation in activities ranging from clay‑target shooting to rifle and air‑gun sports, underscoring the sport’s deep cultural roots in the United States.