Sports Shooting Month

WHEREAS, millions of law-abiding Nevadans, young and old, participate in hunting and other shooting sports annually; and

WHEREAS, target shooting, one of America's favorite past times, is a safe and fun activity; and

WHEREAS, shooting sports programs, and instruction by trained family members and mentors, affirm the role of local communities as the primary teacher of the law and personal responsibility; and

WHEREAS, sportsman and hunters teach others to understand the responsibilities of owning and using a firearm while also working to ensure that our natural resources are safeguarded; and

WHEREAS, in 2025, those engaged in shooting sports and hunting contributed more than $20 million in funding for wildlife and conservation efforts through the Pittman-Robertson excise tax levied on firearms and ammunition; and

WHEREAS, the shooting sports industry contributes greatly to Nevada's economy by generating more than $800 million in total economic activity in the Battle Born state, and supports more than 1,800 jobs; and

WHEREAS, the shooting sports industry also holds the SHOT show, the 3rd largest trade show in the state of Nevada contributing over $88 million to the state’s economy last year; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of August 2026 as 

SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH IN NEVADA