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NSSF Encouraged, Looks Forward to ATF Director Nominee Robert Cekada Confirmation Hearing
November 20, 2025 NSSF Encouraged, Looks Forward to ATF Director Nominee Robert Cekada Confirmation Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is encouraged by President Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert Cekada to be the Director of the … Continue reading
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Franklin Armory® Issues Statement on ATF Action Regarding Antithesis™ Firearms
Franklin Armory® Issues Statement on ATF Action Regarding Antithesis™ Firearms Minden, Nev. – September 19, 2025 – Franklin Armory®, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms and accessories, issued the following statement today regarding Franklin Armory’s Antithesis™ line of … Continue reading
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NSSF, ATF Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership With The ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ Anti-Straw Purchasing Campaign
September 15, 2025 NSSF, ATF Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership With The ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ Anti-Straw Purchasing Campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. – NSSF® – The Firearm Industry Trade Association – and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and … Continue reading
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Statement on ATF Open Letter Regarding Franklin Armory’s Reformation
Franklin Armory® and FRAC Issue Statement on ATF Open Letter Regarding Reformation® Minden, Nev. – August 29, 2025 – Franklin Armory®, one of America’s leading manufacturers of innovative firearms and accessories, and the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC) issued the … Continue reading
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Charlotte Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
August 13, 2025 Charlotte Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™ CHARLOTTE — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the … Continue reading
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Miami Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
July 18, 2025 Miami Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™’ MIAMI — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the … Continue reading
BREAKING! Senate Reconciliation Language Released PLUS 5th Circuit Withdraws Peterson Opinion!
BREAKING! The Senate Finance Committee’s text for the One Big Beautiful Bill removes suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns from the NFA tax scheme! This is a strong start, and ASA looks forward to working with senators to ensure these … Continue reading
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NSSF Confirms ATF Demand 2 Program is Ending
June 13, 2025 NSSF Confirms ATF Demand 2 Program is Ending WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has confirmed with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that the Demand 2 Program is ending. That … Continue reading
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NSSF Welcomes Robert Cekada as New ATF Deputy Director
April 15, 2025 NSSF Welcomes Robert Cekada as New ATF Deputy Director WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes the appointment of Robert Cekada as the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives … Continue reading
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NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll
April 9, 2025 NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, congratulates Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Daniel P. Driscoll, whom President Donald Trump … Continue reading
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NSSF Praises DOJ and ATF Announcement Eliminating Biden-Era ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy
April 7, 2025 NSSF Praises DOJ and ATF Announcement Eliminating Biden-Era ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy DOJ & ATF Reconsidering ‘Engaged in the Business,’ ‘Stabilizing Brace’ Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF® — The Firearm Industry Trade Association — praises the announcement today by … Continue reading
Faster Than Ever – Enter the ASA’s Faster Form Four Raffle Today!
Faster Than Ever – Enter the ASA’s Faster Form Four Raffle Today! Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the American Suppressor Association, transfer times are not just fast, they’re faster than ever! A year ago, we all asked if quick … Continue reading
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Kash at ATF – What This Means for Suppressors…
Kash at ATF – What This Means for Suppressors…
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NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Kash Patel
February 24, 2025 NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Kash Patel WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, congratulates Kash Patel who President Donald Trump appointed on Monday as the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, … Continue reading
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ATF FFL ALERT
This is an important message from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. All FFLs should be aware that Machinegun Conversion Devices (MCDs) is a part, or a combination of parts, designed to modify a semi-automatic firearm so … Continue reading
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms – Volume Four
National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms – Volume Four Table of Contents Director’s Foreword Introduction Part I – Firearm Commerce Updates and New Analysis Part II – Firearm Thefts and Losses Updates and New … Continue reading
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ATF FFL ALERT – ILLEGAL ACTIVITY AWARENESS
FFLs are a target for individuals engaging in straw purchasing, firearms trafficking, and unlicensed dealing. In accordance with 18 USC 932(b), identifying suspicious activity starts with the FFL. Through your heightened awareness and engagement, we can collectively reduce violent crime … Continue reading
Open Letter to All Federal Firearms Licensees
Open Letter to All Federal Firearms Licensees: Allowable Activities for Firearms Brought Into Customs Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones ATF recently published an open letter to all FFLs. The purpose is to remind affected persons of the Gun Control … Continue reading
ATF Current Processing Times As of Nov 1, 2024
ATF Current Processing Times As of Nov 1, 2024 Statistical information on average processing times of applications that are filled out correctly and completely. ATF Form Processing Office Paper eForms Form 1 Application to Make and Register a Firearm NFA … Continue reading
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ATF FFL ALERT – Weather Related Incident
This is an important message from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Hurricane Milton is projected to hit Florida’s west coast on Wednesday. Multiple Florida counties are in the storm’s path. ATF recommends that all licensees in the … Continue reading
ATF FFL ALERT – HURRICANE HELENE
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Quick Reference to Federal Firearms Laws
Quick Reference to Federal Firearms Laws This guide provides a consolidated list of criminal offenses related to firearms and their associated law citations. Examples include the following: Possession of Firearm/Ammunition by Prohibited Person Provide Firearm/Ammunition to Prohibited Person Straw Purchase … Continue reading
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NSSF Successfully Leads Effort to Dramatically Reduce ATF NFA Form Wait Times, New Data Shows
April 9, 2024 NSSF Successfully Leads Effort to Dramatically Reduce ATF NFA Form Wait Times, New Data Shows WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, praised new data revealed in a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives … Continue reading
eForms Status
ATF eForms eForms Status eForms Operational Status The eForms system is back online as of 4:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: You must submit your required eForms 2, that you did not submit due to this outage, … Continue reading
Completing ATF Form 4473 – (August 2023 Version) SHOT University Online Training Module and Updated Form 4473 Overlays Now Available
January 12, 2023 Completing ATF Form 4473 – (August 2023 Version) SHOT University Online Training Module and Updated Form 4473 Overlays Now Available WASHINGTON, D.C. – NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that the training series … Continue reading
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Rules of Behavior
ATF eForms Access to eForm System eForms Rules of Behavior This is a reminder that a responsible person or an employee of an FFL may not sign and certify an eForm on behalf of a customer or applicant. Additionally, a … Continue reading
Pay.GOV Scheduled Maintenance
ATF eForms Pay.GOV Temporary Outage eForms User Notification Pay.gov notified ATF that on February 26, 2023, scheduled maintenance will be conducted beginning at 2a (ET). There will be a total interruption of all pay.gov services during this maintenance. The target … Continue reading
Pay.GOV Scheduled Maintenance
eForms User Notification Pay.gov notified ATF that on February 4, 2023, scheduled maintenance will be conducted beginning at 6p (ET). There will be a total interruption of all pay.gov services during this maintenance. The target duration for this maintenance is … Continue reading
ATF “Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached Stabilizing Braces”
ATF has now released the agency’s long awaited rules change “Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached Stabilizing Braces” You can read it below
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Pay.Gov Off-Line Notice
eForms User Notification Pay.gov notified ATF that on January 7, 2023, scheduled maintenance will be conducted beginning at 6p (ET). There will be a total interruption of all pay.gov services during this maintenance. The target duration for this maintenance is … Continue reading
ATF’s FFL eZCheck 3.1.2 Is Now Up and Running
The ATF’s FFL eZCheck site allows private parties and other FFLs to verify if a federal firearms license is valid. You can reach eZCheck here
Brownells To Donate Percentage of Sales to Veterans Charity
Brownells Donates Percentage of Sales To SOWW During Veterans Day Week GRINNELL, Iowa (November 7, 2022) — Brownells will observe Veterans Day week 2022 by donating a percentage of sales to Special Operations Wounded Warriors, a 501(c)3 charity committed to … Continue reading
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eForms Users: Pay.GOV Scheduled Maintenance
ATF eForms Pay.GOV Off-Line eForms User Notification Pay.gov notified ATF that on October 15, 2022, scheduled maintenance will be conducted beginning at 6p (ET). There will be a total interruption of all pay.gov services during this maintenance. The target duration … Continue reading
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Open Letter to All Federal Firearms Licensees – Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs)
March 24, 2022 Open Letter to All Federal Firearms Licensees The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently examined devices commonly known as “forced reset triggers” (FRTs) and has determined that some of them are “firearms” and “machineguns” … Continue reading
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ATF eForms Technology Upgrade
ATF eForms Technology Upgrade DECEMBER 17-21 This is a notice for federal firearms licensees (FFLs) and reminder for current eForms users about the upcoming launch of a new version of ATF eForms. Outage period In order to facilitate this upgrade, … Continue reading
ATF eForm Form 4 Rumored to be Online by 22 DEC
Everyone is looking forward to completing and submitting their Form 4s electronically, and a number of sources have reported a couple of online availability dates as 15 Dec 2021 and 22 Dec 2021. The ATF has not officially released a … Continue reading
BATF Firearms Commerce in the United States Annual Report
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives produces the “Firearms Commerce in the United States.” Their report provides a granular view of the firearms industry to include import and export data. The report captures data by firearm type and … Continue reading
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