August is National Shooting Sports Month and a time to celebrate and enjoy shooting sports across the nation. Data from the National Shooting Sports Foundation shows 60 million Americans participate in target shooting and that millions more are interested in trying target shooting. Manufacture excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment have been used by state fish and wildlife agencies to support public access, hunter education, research, and new facilities for target shooters and hunters to hone their skills.

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