General Deer and Elk Hunting Season Opens in Northwest Montana KALISPELL — Montana's general deer and elk hunting season opened last weekend with nearly 1,900 hunters stopping at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 check stations. Opening weekend check station results showed a 7.4% hunter success rate, compared to 10.6% reported in 2025. Overall harvest numbers for white-tailed deer and elk were lower than last year, while mule deer buck harvest remained relatively steady. The first weekend provides an early snapshot of hunting activity across northwest Montana, with additional check station results offering opportunities to track harvest as the season progresses. The 2026 general season runs through Nov. 29. "Opening weekend gives us a useful look at how the season is starting across the region," said Neil Anderson, regional wildlife manager. "We'll continue monitoring hunter activity and harvest numbers throughout the season." Check stations are open on weekends during general season from 10 a.m. to approximately 1.5 hours past sunset. The northwest Montana stations are located at U.S. Highway 2 West of Kalispell, Montana Highway 83 north of Swan Lake, Highway 200 west of Thompson Falls, and Highway 93 near Olney. Hunters must stop at any check station they encounter whether they harvested an animal or not. The counts at the stations represent a sampling of the harvest and do not represent the complete number of animals taken. The table below summarizes the opening weekend results at northwest Montana check stations. Northwest Montana (Region 1) Hunting Season Reminders Hunters should plan ahead and review the regulations for each hunting district they plan to hunt. When reading the regulation booklet, make sure to review the far right column titled, "Opportunity Specific Details and/or Restrictions." In Region 1, antlerless elk B-licenses are only valid on private property for the 2026/2027 season. All hunters planning to access SPP lands or the Flathead Ridge Ranch Block Management Area must follow new permission requirements for the 2026/2027 season. SPP lands that were previously administered under a single access system have been divided into three separate BMAs, and each area has its own access requirements. Updated BMA maps and rules are available on the FWP Block Management Website. Hunters should "Be Bear Aware" and properly store food and carcasses. Hunters should avoid hanging carcasses near houses or garages. Carcasses should be suspended at least 10 feet above the ground and 4 feet out from any upright support. Hunters are encouraged to carry bear spray and know how to use it. More food storage and safety information are available on the FWP website. Chronic Wasting Disease Hunters play an important part in helping FWP learn where chronic wasting disease (CWD) is and how it spreads. When hunters have their harvested deer, elk and moose tested for CWD, they provide key insights into the effectiveness of CWD management, the disease's prevalence and its presence. Hunters can have their animals sampled at CWD sampling stations or most FWP offices. Hunters can also collect the samples themselves, fill out the online hunter submission form and mail the samples to the Wildlife Health Lab in Bozeman. In northwest Montana, hunters can get their animals tested at the following locations: FWP Kalispell Office (490 North Meridian Rd), Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Libby CWD Sampling Station (MDT's Libby Shop, 35838 US Highway 2, just south of where Big Cherry Creek crosses US Highway 2) Sat-Mon 10 a.m. to sunset FWP Thompson Falls Office (5427 MT-200), Mondays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For info on how to self-submit samples and a full list of CWD sampling station locations, visit fwp.mt.gov/conservation/chro… There are mandatory CWD testing requirements for tags associated with CWD management near Libby and Kalispell. These licenses are only valid in the specific CWD management zone identified in the regulations. Testing is required for all animals harvested using the White-tailed Deer B License 199-20 in HDs 100, 103 and 104, the Mule Deer Permit 103-50 in HD 103 and the White-tailed Deer B License HD170-20 in HD 170

Team Remington's Hitch Wins 2026 NSCA National Championship Main Event Team Remington's Todd Hitch capped an incredible sporting clay season with the Main Event title at the 2026 NSCA National Championship. The event drew more than 2,600 shooters, including a strong international contingent to the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. This win, combined with his second consecutive U.S. Open title in 2026, solidifies his position as one of the world's elite sporting clay shooters. The NSCA Nationals kicked off on October 17 and concluded on October 25, 2026. The top five shooters heading into the Main Event final course on Sunday were locked in a very close race, separated by only a few targets. Hitch shot the final course with near perfection. With hundreds watching, Hitch had a five-bird lead going into the final station and the pressure was immense. "I just told myself don't look at the scoreboard, focus on what I needed to do, trust the process, be aggressive and see the birds first and execute the shot," said Hitch who extended his lead by running the station clean and winning the title by seven targets. "I made a goal a couple of years ago to never go into a tournament feeling under prepared," said Hitch who narrowly lost the title in 2025 after having one bad station. Hitch now says every detail into his scheduling, coaching, and practice time prepares him and his confidence for every tournament. His feelings on winning his first NSCA Main Event title: "This feels great!" In the Main Event, Hitch shot Remington's Premier Nitro Sporting Clays shotshell. The payload contains 1 1/8 oz. of 8 shot at 1,300 fps. "It holds such a good pattern at 40 to 50 yards. Because of its pattern density, I have such confidence in that load to break every target on the course." Besides the Main Event title, Hitch also finished third in the Super Sporting Event and was Runner-Up in the All-Around competition. Remington Teammate Braxton Oliver captured the K Kup overall title in a field of more than 2,100 shooters. Other strong performances included Madison Sharpe finishing second in both the Lady All-Round and Lady FITASC events and a third place in the Lady 5-Stand event. Team Remington competes and wins with Remington Premier shotshells. Top quality, consistency, and accuracy come standard when trap, skeet, or sporting competitors shoot the iconic Premier STS and Premier Nitro families of ammunition. #Remington #shooting

Opening Weekend Hunter Numbers and Big-Game Harvest Above Average at Augusta Game Check Station A higher than average number of hunters passed through the FWP game check station in Augusta over the opening weekend of the 2026 general rifle season, and those hunters also reported harvesting more deer and elk than in recent years.A total of 235 hunters stopped at the check station during the first weekend of the season, which is a four percent increase compared to last year, and a ten percent increase over the ten-year average. More than 22 percent of those hunters reported harvesting deer or elk, which is also an increase over the ten-year average of 18 percent.Early snow and cooler temperatures that moved into the area on the day before the opener, as well as heavier snowfall earlier in October helped create good hunting opportunities along the southern Rocky Mountain Front by helping to trigger some initial movement of animals to lower elevations and out of the backcountry areas. This is especially true for elk from the Sun River herd, where a portion of this herd has already arrived on the Sun River Wildlife Management Area creating good opportunity for holders of the limited elk b licenses available in that hunting district.Overall elk harvest was 83 percent above the ten-year average, with 22 elk brought to the check station. Deer harvest was 11 percent above the average, with 14 mule deer and 17 white-tailed deer checked by hunters. Deer and elk harvest was well distributed along southern Rocky Mountain Front hunting districts (HDs 422, 424, 425, 442, 444 and 450). Three pronghorn, one wolf and a few game birds were also checked.Hunters are reminded that they must stop at any check station they pass while hunting, whether or not they have harvested game. Biological check stations like the station in Augusta are intended primarily to gather trends and statistical information about animals and hunters. Although biological check stations sample a relatively small portion of the overall hunter effort and harvest, they capture important hunter and harvest trends and other information, and by stopping to report a harvest and other information, hunters are helping with wildlife management in Montana.The general deer and elk seasons run through Sunday, Nov. 29. The check station operated by FWP along Main Street in Augusta is the only biological check station in Region 4 and operates seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. on weekends.

Team Beretta Earns Multiple Championship Titles and Podium Finishes at 2026 NSCA National Championship Team Beretta delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 National Sporting Clays Championship, earning multiple championship titles and podium finishes across several events held October 17-25 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. Leading the team's results, Diane Sorantino claimed multiple Lady Veteran titles competing with the Beretta A400 Xcel, Anthony Matarese, Jr. won the FITASC Championship competing with a Beretta SL2, and Connor Daniel captured victories in both the 5 Stand and Top Gun Shoot Out events competing with a Beretta DT11 L. Team Beretta athletes also earned top finishes in the Main Event, Krieghoff Cup, and Super Sporting competitions, showcasing the team's depth and competitive strength across the championship. Sorantino was among the event's standout performers, earning the Lady Veteran Champion title in both the Main Event and FITASC, as well as Lady Veteran Champion in the Krieghoff Cup. She also placed third in the Lady category at the Krieghoff Cup and finished as Lady Veteran Runner-Up in Super Sporting. Matarese, Jr. secured the FITASC Championship, leading the field in one of the championship's premier sporting clays disciplines. Desi Edmunds earned fourth place in the Lady category in FITASC and Lady Runner-Up in Super Sporting using the Beretta A400 L Sporting. Connor Daniel delivered a standout performance in 5 Stand, capturing both the overall Champion and Junior Champion titles. He continued his success by winning the Top Gun Shoot Out, while also finishing fourth in the Junior category of the Main Event. Zach Kienbaum earned Runner-Up honors in the Top Gun Shoot Out shooting a Beretta DT11 Sporting, and Edmunds secured Lady Runner-Up in the same competition. "We're incredibly proud of the Team Beretta athletes and the results they delivered at this year's NSCA National Championship," said Ricardo Olivieri, Head of Luxury and Competition at Beretta USA. "From multiple championship titles to podium finishes across several events, these performances reflect the dedication, preparation and competitive spirit of our team. Supporting the sporting clays community is an important part of Beretta's heritage, and we're proud to celebrate these athletes while connecting with shooters and enthusiasts throughout the championship." In addition to supporting its athletes throughout the championship, Beretta sponsored the Super Sporting event and welcomed attendees to its dedicated space inside the main building. Visitors had opportunities to experience Beretta shotguns through daily demonstrations, including the 694 Black DLC, DT11 Super Sport, SL2, A400 L Sporting, AX800 Suprema, and the A400 Solo. Attendees also explored Beretta clothing and accessories, including limited-edition pieces celebrating the company's 500th anniversary, and received access to Beretta gunsmithing services. For more information on Team Beretta and its competition firearms, visit beretta.com/en-us/team-beret…. #Beretta @Beretta_1526 #shooting

Team Federal's Derrick Mein Captures the All-Around Title at NSCA National Championships Team Federal's Derrick Mein won the prestigious All-Around title at the 2026 NSCA National Championships held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. The two-time Olympian had an impressive week by placing in several events including a Runner-Up finish in the Main Event. The National Championships drew more than 2,600 competitors including a large international contingent. The National Sporting Clay Championships ran from October 17 to 25, 2026. "I feel like I had a good week," Mein said. "The All-Around is something I always strive for because it shows consistency across all of the events. I've won this award before and know the difficulty especially with such a strong field of competitors." The Kansas native said the targets over the week were fair and challenging and it was important to have a well-rounded game. During the week, he also finished Runner-up in both the 5-Stand and 20 Gauge events. Mein gave some insights into how a minor change to his system paid off and how tight these competitions are because of the high level of shooting. "On Sunday, I had a difficult first station. By changing to a lighter lens color, I was able to have better visibility and I shot very well," said the two-time Olympian. "I predominately shoot the 1-ounce HOA (High Over All) and the 1-ounce Papers in 1290 fps from Federal," said Mein. "HOA is a good all-around load and has gained my trust, but when I need to break a target at longer distances, I choose the Gold Medal Papers because I feel like they hold a little tighter pattern and hit a little harder." Mein will take a few weeks off to enjoy some time in the deer stand before heading to Peru to compete in the CAT Games (Championship of the Americas Games). With a top podium finish, Mein hopes to earn a quota spot for the United States in the 2028 Olympics being held in Los Angeles.

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Leftover Turkey and Javelina Tags Available PHOENIX — Arizona hunters who were unsuccessful in the recent 2027 Spring Draw still have an opportunity to receive a hunt permit-tag. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has posted a list of leftover hunt permit-tags, as well as a printable paper application, on its website. Additional hunt permit-tags are available at both Fort Huachuca and Camp Navajo. Please see the links available on the leftover tag listing for obtaining information and qualifications. AZGFD will accept paper applications for leftover hunt permit-tags — by U.S. mail only — beginning Monday, Nov. 2. All completed paper applications must be addressed to: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Draw/First Come, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086. There is no "mini" draw. Please allow 10 to 15 business days to receive a hunt permit-tag by mail. For more information, including license and hunt permit-tag requirements, refer to the current regulations booklet, or call 602-942-3000. #Arizona #hunting

Pronghorn Fund Helps Establish Conservation Easement 📷Photo courtesy Wyoming Game and Fish Department Established in 2024, the Pronghorn Fund is already yielding significant, on-the-ground conservation results across Wyoming. Created as a dedicated funding source to safeguard one of the state's most iconic species, the fund is turning its mission into action by helping protect critical habitats and movement corridors. Recently, the Pronghorn Fund helped secure a prioritized migration bottleneck on the Wild Horse Ranch near Boulder. As detailed in an announcement regarding the project earlier this month, the 233-acre permanent conservation easement protects a narrow, high-volume passage within the newly designated Sublette Antelope Migration Corridor. This conservation milestone is a testament to the voluntary commitment of the Looney family. Through their partnership with the Jackson Hole Land Trust's Green River Valley Program and collaborative funding partners, the Looney family has ensured their working agricultural land remains intact, protecting the landscape from future subdivision and habitat fragmentation while preserving vital passage for western Wyoming's wildlife. "It makes a difference when funding sources are dedicated to supporting a species, to which the Pronghorn Fund was established to do," said Kerry Schultz, GRVP Director. Housed as a restricted endowment under The WYldlife Fund, the Pronghorn Fund was created to bolster species-specific habitat restoration, corridor protection and scientific research. It was founded by retired Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife biologist Rich Guenzel and his wife, Mary. Their initial $500,000 commitment was fulfilled late last year through a legacy gift from the estate of Rich's sister, Susan Guenzel. Today, those resources are actively being used to support projects like wildlife-friendly fencing and crucial easements. "We are fortunate to partner with individuals and organizations who share a deep appreciation for Wyoming's wildlife and are dedicated to protecting their habitat and critical migration corridors," said Martin Hicks, Wyoming Game and Fish Department deputy chief of the wildlife division. To learn more about the Pronghorn Fund, or to make a gift in support of pronghorn conservation efforts across the state of Wyoming, visit The WYldlife Fund's Pronghorn Fund page. #Pronghorn #hunting #wildlife

CWD Detected in a New Wyoming Hunt Area 📷Photo courtesy Wyoming Game and Fish Department The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease for the first time in Deer Hunt Area 156 in the Jackson Region. Game and Fish confirmed the presence of CWD in an adult mule deer buck. Deer Hunt Area 156 is bordered by CWD-positive deer hunt areas 128 (positive in 2016), 148 (positive in 2021), 155 (positive in 2022) and Grand Teton National Park (positive in 2018). To ensure the public is informed, Game and Fish announces when CWD is found in a new hunt area. CWD is 100% fatal to infected deer, elk and moose. Continued monitoring of CWD over time is important to help Game and Fish understand the potential impacts of the disease, as well as evaluate future management actions. Hunters can assist in data collection by submitting samples for free CWD testing, especially when hunting in priority or mandatory CWD testing areas. More information on providing test samples can be found on the Game and Fish website. A map of CWD endemic areas, along with more information, is available on the Game and Fish's CWD webpage. The public is asked to contact the nearest Game and Fish office if an animal appears sick or injured. #CWD #deer #hunting

UW–Stevens Point Graduate Student Hayden Walkush Honored with Boone and Crockett Club Fellow Outstanding Achievement Award MISSOULA, Mont. – The Boone and Crockett Club announced today that Hayden Walkush, a master's student in wildlife at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), has been recognized with the Boone and Crockett Fellow Outstanding Achievement Award. The award recognizes a graduate student whose research advances the Club's mission and informs natural resource management and policy decisions in North America. The award highlights and strengthens the connection between students and the Boone and Crockett Club that supports them. "The Boone and Crockett Club promotes a system of governance in North America where natural resource policy decisions are informed by strong, credible science and our University Programs support these future wildlife scientists. Hayden's research exemplifies this mission and we are proud to present this award to him for his research on black bears in Wisconsin," commented Dr. Steven Leath, the Boone and Crockett Club's executive vice president for administration and co-chair of the University Programs subcommittee. The Boone and Crockett Wildlife Conservation Program supports graduate students in wildlife conservation and related fields through its University Program Fellows Program. The Club's University Programs offer educational and professional development opportunities that prepare future scientists, decision-makers, and leaders to address the enormous challenges facing wildlife conservation. As part of achieving this broad-based goal, the Club has invested considerable resources in its University Programs to generate credible science on important natural resource issues and train future conservation leaders. Hayden has been a Boone and Crockett fellow since his undergraduate days at UWSP. His master's research on Wisconsin's black bears is part of a decades-long project at UWSP's Wisconsin Center for Wildlife. Working under advisor Dr. Cady Sartini, he studies how bears move through and respond to a patchwork landscape of working forests, elk restoration areas, and intensive bear hunting activity. His work is part of a long-standing $1 million research project that Boone and Crockett Club members helped revive and fund. His study area includes the Great Divide District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. "I am absolutely honored to have been selected. It is difficult to put into words how much my time as a Boone and Crockett Fellow has meant to me, both professionally and personally," said Walkush. "As I approach the end of my program, I have been reflecting on the many people who have shaped my journey and encouraged me to find my voice as a conservationist, being a Boone and Crockett Fellow has been a key part of that. A simple "thank you" hardly feels sufficient, but please know I will honor your support by carrying what I have learned into the next stage of my career." "It is not often that you meet your most capable graduate student during their first few weeks on campus as an undergraduate freshman, but he knocked on my door, introduced himself and asked about how he could get involved with wildlife work," noted Walkush's advisor, Dr. Cady Sartini. "He is bright, capable, and radiates with a love for wildlife. He is resourceful, driven, and a gifted leader. He is exactly what the Boone and Crockett Club would expect out of a leader in the wildlife field, in no small part because the Club has given him the tools and opportunity to put himself there." More About the Boone and Crockett Club: Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club promotes guardianship and visionary management of big game and associated wildlife in North America. The Club maintains the highest standards of fair-chase sportsmanship and supports science-based resource management through research, education, and policy advocacy.

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Game and Parks Closed for Customer Service on Veterans Day The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, including customer service offices, will be closed on Veterans Day. Offices that will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11 include Game and Parks' headquarters in Lincoln, district offices in Norfolk, North Platte, Kearney and Alliance, and service centers in Omaha and Bassett. For hunters looking to purchase deer permits for the November firearm season, the offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Nov. 12. Permits also may be purchased at OutdoorNebraska.gov 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For assistance, contact the Help Desk at 888-531-1198 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The 2026 firearm deer season is Nov. 14-22.

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Beyond Cover Scents: Understanding Olfactory Blockers and the Role of Tink's Nose Candy Deer experience the world through scent in ways humans can scarcely imagine. Their highly developed sense of smell plays a critical role in identifying other deer, detecting potential threats and navigating their surroundings. For hunters, that makes managing scent an essential part of preparation. While traditional scent-control strategies focus on reducing or eliminating human odor, another category of products approaches the challenge differently: Olfactory blockers. Tink's Nose Candy offers hunters three distinct options designed to introduce strong, appealing aromas into the hunting environment while helping mask human odor. An olfactory blocker is a scent-based product designed to interfere with an animal's ability to distinguish competing odors. The intended effect is to make human odor more difficult for game animals to distinguish while introducing a scent that may also stimulate curiosity. This makes olfactory blockers a useful addition to a comprehensive hunting strategy that also includes scent elimination, wind awareness, and thoughtful stand placement. Tink's Nose Candy is available in Sweet Apple, Anise and Vanillin, giving hunters a choice of scent profiles and application methods. Sweet Apple Nose Candy features the recognizable aroma of ripe apples and introduces a sweet, fruit-based scent into the hunting environment. Its convenient mist application allows hunters to distribute scent around boots, gear, nearby vegetation or selected hunting locations. Anise Nose Candy, also in a mist format, is known for its distinctive black-licorice aroma, anise delivers an especially bold scent profile. It is designed to help mask human odor while encouraging curiosity from deer and other big game. Vanillin Nose Candy offers a different scent profile for hunters who prefer a warm, familiar fragrance. The patented Gel Stream technology delivers a controlled stream of scent more than 10 feet for precise placement on vegetation, branches and other targeted surfaces. Its thicker, cling-to-surface formula helps scent stay in place, even in challenging rain and wind conditions. Experienced hunters recognize that successful scent management involves multiple considerations. Washing hunting clothing, preparing gear, paying attention to wind direction and minimizing unnecessary disturbance all contribute to an effective routine. Olfactory blockers bring added confidence into that process. "Deer rely heavily on scent, and that creates opportunities for hunters to think more strategically about the odors they're introducing into the woods," said Matt Kinamore, Senior Director of Product Development and Category Management at Tink's. "With Nose Candy, we wanted to give hunters different scent profiles and convenient application options that they can incorporate into their existing hunting routines."

Volquartsen Renews Corporate Partner Commitment, Upgrades to Gold Level The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Volquartsen Firearms has renewed their corporate partner commitment and upgraded to the Gold level. "As a second-generation, family-owned firearms business, we are passionate about protecting Second Amendment rights," said Volquartsen Firearms President Scott Volquartsen. "We're proud to partner with the Second Amendment Foundation and support their relentless work to defend those rights at the local, state and federal levels." Made in America since 1974, Volquartsen Firearms engineers the world's finest rimfire rifles, pistols and parts, manufactured and precision-built from start to finish exclusively at their facilities in Carroll, Iowa. The full line of Volquartsen products have become some of the most sought-after in the industry, trusted by competition shooters, plinkers, hunters and everyone in between. Along with their generous upgraded corporate partner renewal, Volquartsen has also provided a unique, one-of-a-kind rifle for SAF's monthly sweepstakes fundraiser and is a multi-year sponsor of the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC). "Scott and his team have provided one-of-a-kind rifles, sponsored GRPC for numerous years and have now upgraded their partner commitment, all in support of an organization they know is at the tip of the spear in the fight for our Second Amendment freedoms," said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. "Their dedication to SAF and our critical work is truly appreciated, especially with Supreme Court oral arguments in our two 'assault weapons' ban cases right around the corner. We are grateful for the continued support of our members, donors and corporate partners like Volquartsen, and look forward to fighting alongside them over the course of the coming year as we defend, secure and restore our right to keep and bear arms across the country." For more information visit SAF.org.

Burris Optics Congratulates Camdyn Powers on 2026 PRS Rimfire National Championship Burris Optics congratulates sponsored shooter Camdyn Powers on earning the 2026 PRS Rimfire Ladies National Championship at the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Rimfire National Finale held at K&M Shooting Complex in Tennessee. Powers also finished 14th overall in the PRS Rimfire season standings among 1,147 competitors. The 2026 PRS National Rimfire Finale challenged competitors across twenty stages over two days, testing precision, consistency, and adaptability under demanding conditions. The course, designed by the K&M crew, featured straightforward yet challenging shooting scenarios, with variable wind conditions adding another layer of difficulty throughout the weekend. "This was my ninth national finale, and it remains one of my favorite matches," said Powers. "Winning the 2026 PRS Rimfire Ladies National Championship is an incredible way to finish the season. This year has been full of challenges, growth, and some really memorable moments, so ending it with another national title means a lot to me. I'm incredibly grateful to have Burris Optics supporting me throughout the season." The championship marks Powers' seventh national title, adding to an impressive competitive career. She is also the reigning Ladies Precision Rifle World Champion and previously earned a silver medal at the World Championships. Her continued success at the national and international levels reflects her perseverance, precision and consistency in competitive shooting.

NSSF-Led Effort Leads to Firearm Handler Check Victory, Final Rule To Be Published in Federal Register Tomorrow WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, announced that the Firearm Handler Check (FHC) Final Rule will be published today in the Federal Register, the culmination of a long-sought, NSSF-led effort to improve firearm industry and community safety. The FHC Final Rule will allow all federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to run background check verifications on current and prospective employees through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Previously, NICS was only utilized to run background checks on prospective firearm purchasers. NSSF long advocated for the ability of FFLs to run background checks on their own employees and prospective hires to ensure no prohibited individuals could have access to firearm inventory at licensed premises. The FHC Final Rule has an effective date of 30 days from tomorrow. A public inspection version of the rule can be viewed here and the Final Rule will not vary. “The publication of the Firearm Handler Check Final Rule is a tremendous victory for the firearm industry and greatly improves the ability of firearm industry members to keep their businesses and their communities safer by ensuring that FFLs do not hire prohibited persons from working on their premises,” stated NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel Lawrence G. Keane. “We all want to keep firearms out of the hands of those who should not possess them. That includes current or prospective employees who might be hired at a licensed firearm business but who actually is not allowed to purchase or possess a firearm, unbeknownst to the FFL owner. This new final rule is the culmination of a long-held priority of the firearm industry and will help increase safety in communities across the country. We thank the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for agreeing with us that this is a major industry priority and for publishing the final rule in the Federal Register.” NSSF fought to have the provision included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) that was signed into law in 2022 and has been pushing to get the Final Rule published since that time. NSSF also secured a provision in the BSCA that allows licensed firearm businesses to check firearm serial numbers against the database of firearms that have been reported as stolen. NSSF will closely monitor and alert our members when important information becomes available.