In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that occurred on December 14 , 2012 , three miles from the organization 's headquarters , the NSSF expressed its sympathies on its website and declined to immediately comment . The following month , Sanetti noted that his employees were personally affected by the Newtown massacre , saying in a speech at the 2013 SHOT Show : " Who among us has not been moved by that unspeakable tragedy that was inflicted by a deranged man upon the children of Newtown , Conn. , our very home as the NSSF ? " Within the firearms industry the National Shooting Sports Foundation promotes the development of state-of-the-art target shooting facilities by providing leadership in information , communication and partnerships between ranges , industry and community . To meet the National Shooting Sports Foundation 's criteria of a Five Star facility , a range must demonstrate excellence in all aspects of management and operations . Ranges are rated on appearance , management , customer service , amenities , customer development and community relations . The first range to receive this distinction was H&H Shooting Sports in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma , there are currently 33 ranges with the distinction of a Five Star facility
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
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