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The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers is comprised of wholesalers, manufacturers, and independent sales reps - both national and international - all of whom are primarily involved with hunting and shooting sports equipment and accessories.

NASGW is the organizer and sponsor of the industry's former Hunting Show, now known as the NASGW Annual Meeting/Expo Event. This annual event provides an unmatched educational, marketing and communications opportunity for the hunting and shooting sports wholesaler, manufacturer and sales professional.

  

 


 

 

NASGW News
NASGW Announces Back in Day 40th Anniversary Contest
As part of the Association’s 40th Anniversary celebration, the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers is pleased to announce its Back in the Day contest for member firms. The contest offers members an opportunity to share their stories of what it was like to be a wholesaler, manufacturer or rep 40 years ago and beyond. “We’d like to showcase our members companies, “said Maurice (Moe) Desmarais, NASGW President, “and how the industry has grown in the past.”
NASGW Supports HAVA Mission
NASGW recently donated $20,000 to the Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and joins with other shooting sports companies and organizations that support the cause of helping disabled veterans and injured active duty military recover their confidence in the future through active participation in outdoor sports.
NASGW Provides Major Support for NSSF’s Project ChildSafe
NASGW recently donated $30,000 to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) in support of its Project ChildSafe firearms safety education program.
Member Perspective: Heizer Defense - From an Unusual Beginning for a Pistol Manufacturer
Our thanks to everyone at Heizer Defense for a glimpse into what promises to be a great new pistol company.
Chairman’s Commentary: Sales and the Political Climate Heat Up
As the political climate on both the state and federal level continue to highlight our industry, so does the desire for our products and services continue to “heat up” as well. Sales are HOT! So much so that many of our manufacturing and distributor members have been forced to go to an allocation process in order to serve their existing customers.
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