20 Students are recognized for their essays on firearm-related topics

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has awarded $50,000 in scholarship funds to 20 students in its essay contest open to employees of Patron Member companies and their family members.

“On behalf of the NSSF, I would like to congratulate the scholarship award winners and extend our appreciation to all who entered the essay contest,” said Tammy McIntyre, NSSF’s Manager, Member Services, who oversees the NSSF Patron Member Scholarship Program. “This year’s essays allowed students to explore deep-rooted topics that affect firearm ownership in America today and tap into the history of our constitutional rights. It was great to see so many applicants submit passionate essays and to have these students honored through the NSSF Patron Member Scholarship Program,” said McIntyre.

To earn one of the 20 scholarships offered, employees of NSSF Patron Member companies or their qualified family members submitted applications and essays on one of the following topics:

• Colonial militias at Concord and Lexington pushed back British regulars in April of 1775, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War. In this 250th anniversary year of the “shot heard round the world,” discuss the importance of keeping and bearing arms to American history.
• Elaborate on the intrinsic connection between the First and Second Amendments.
• Discuss the difference between a Right and a Privilege and how it impacts our understanding of the Bill of Rights and our Constitutional Amendments.
• Reflect on a personal experience or story that shaped your view on responsible gun ownership. How has this influenced your perspective on safety, rights or advocacy in the firearms community?

The $8,000 Grand Prize scholarship winner was Anthony D., Olin Winchester.

You can read Anthony’s winning essay here.

Taking the First Prize scholarship of $5,000 was Michael H., The Kinetic Group.

Earning the Second Prize scholarship of $3,000 was Piper G., The Kinetic Group.

NSSF makes the scholarships available as a means of thanking its Patron Members for their substantial financial support of NSSF and its mission to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. This scholarship program allows NSSF to recognize its Patron Member companies for their extraordinary commitment to their trade association.

About NSSF

NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.o?rg.