A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 826 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 826

 Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the 
 economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and 
  recognizing the month of August 2026 as ``National Shooting Sports 
                                Month''.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 30, 2026

   Mr. Risch (for himself and Mrs. Shaheen) 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 the month 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 of 
        the United States;
Whereas small manufacturers of firearms of the United States 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 
        economy and local economies, 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 those 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 small 
        businesses to innovate, grow, and preserve the recreational 
        shooting traditions of the United States; and
            (3) recognizes the month of August 2026 as ``National 
        Shooting Sports Month''.
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