FOG HORN _ Posts
-
Recent Posts
Archives
Categories
Tag Archives: ATF
How Will A Government Shutdown Affect NFA Processing?
How Will A Government Shutdown Affect Processing As a government shutdown looms, how will it affect ATF’s processing of NFA transfer applications? ASA is working closely with government officials to minimize the impact of a shutdown, but this stands as … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged ASA, ATF, government shutdown
Comments Off on How Will A Government Shutdown Affect NFA Processing?
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
Posted in ATF, Industry News
Tagged Antithesis, ATF, Franklin Armory
Comments Off on Franklin Armory® Issues Statement on ATF Action Regarding Antithesis™ Firearms
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
Posted in ATF, NSSF/NRA
Tagged Anti-Straw Purchasing Campaign, ATF, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF, ATF Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership With The ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ Anti-Straw Purchasing Campaign
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
Posted in ATF, NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, Demand 2 Program, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF Confirms ATF Demand 2 Program is Ending
ASA Vice President Owen Miller and General Counsel Meet with ATF Leadership
Earlier this week, ASA Vice President Owen Miller and General Counsel Michael Williams, joined by representatives from member companies, sat down with ATF Acting Director Driscoll, Deputy Director Cekada, Chief Counsel Leider, Chief of Staff Chan, and the newly … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged 2024 Firearms Commerce in the United States Report, ASA, ATF
Comments Off on ASA Vice President Owen Miller and General Counsel Meet with ATF Leadership
Houston Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
May 22, 2025 Houston Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF Managing Director of Public Affairs Mark Oliva speaks to media about the Houston area ‘Don’t Lie for Other Guy’ public awareness campaign. NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the … Continue reading
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
Posted in ATF, Industry News, NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll
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
Kash at ATF – What This Means for Suppressors…
Kash at ATF – What This Means for Suppressors…
Posted in ATF
Tagged ASA, ATF, Kash Patel, suppressors
Comments Off on Kash at ATF – What This Means for Suppressors…
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
Posted in ATF, NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, Kash Patel, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Kash Patel
NSSF Urges ATF to Heed Senators’ Call to Kill Unlawful Gun Control Regulations
February 20, 2025 NSSF Urges ATF to Heed Senators’ Call to Kill Unlawful Gun Control Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, urges the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to heed the call by … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, gun control, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF Urges ATF to Heed Senators’ Call to Kill Unlawful Gun Control Regulations
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
Posted in ATF
Tagged ATF, DOJ, National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment
Comments Off on National Firearms Commerce and Trafficking Assessment (NFCTA): Protecting America from Trafficked Firearms – Volume Four
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
Posted in ATF
Tagged ATF, Forms Processing Times
Comments Off on ATF Current Processing Times As of Nov 1, 2024
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
Posted in ATF
Tagged ATF, Federal Firearms Laws
Comments Off on Quick Reference to Federal Firearms Laws
Tucson Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
July 13, 2024 Tucson Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases, NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™’ TUCSON, Ariz. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and … Continue reading
BIDEN/ATF “PISTOL BRACE” BAN VACATED
FPC WIN: BIDEN/ATF “PISTOL BRACE” BAN VACATED FORT WORTH, TX (June 13, 2024) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition announced a major legal victory in its Mock v. Garland lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s “pistol brace” ban rule issued by the … Continue reading
Posted in Constitution
Tagged ATF, FPC, Pistol Brace
Comments Off on BIDEN/ATF “PISTOL BRACE” BAN VACATED
NSSF Backs Senate Joint Resolution to Block Biden Administration ‘Engaged in the Business’
May 16, 2024 NSSF Backs Senate Joint Resolution to Block Biden Administration ‘Engaged in the Business’ WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, fully supports the Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution of Disapproval of the Bureau of Alcohol, … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, Engaged in the Business Resolution, firearms, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF Backs Senate Joint Resolution to Block Biden Administration ‘Engaged in the Business’
Jackson Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
May 16, 2024 Jackson Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™’ JACKSON, Miss. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and … Continue reading
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
NSSF Adds Andrew Graham as Compliance Consultant
January 5, 2024 NSSF Adds Andrew Graham as Compliance Consultant WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes Andrew Graham, recently retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director, and expert in federal regulatory compliance, to its compliance consultants team. Graham … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged Andrew Graham, ATF, Compliance Consultant, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF Adds Andrew Graham as Compliance Consultant
St. Louis Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
March 30, 2023 St. Louis Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other GuyTM’ ST. LOUIS — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, DOJ, Don't Lie for the Other GuyTM, NSSF, Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
Comments Off on St. Louis Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
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
Posted in ATF
Tagged ATF, pistol stabilizing brace, rule
Comments Off on ATF “Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached Stabilizing Braces”
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
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
Posted in Accessories, ATF, pistols
Tagged ATF, Pay.Gov
Comments Off on eForms Users: Pay.GOV Scheduled Maintenance
Phoenix Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
September 7, 2022 Phoenix Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy®’ PHOENIX — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, NSSF®, The Firearm Industry … Continue reading
Philadelphia Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
June 21, 2022 Philadelphia Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy™’ Philadelphia, Pa. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, NSSF®, the Bureau … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, DOJ, don't lie for the other guy, Illegal Gun Purchases, NSSF
Comments Off on Philadelphia Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
NSSF Statement on White House ATF Nomination, Gun Control Orders
April 11, 2021 NSSF Statement on White House ATF Nomination, Gun Control Orders NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, listened with keen interest to President Joe Biden’s nomination of Steve Dettelbach for Director of the Bureau of … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, gun control, NSSF
Comments Off on NSSF Statement on White House ATF Nomination, Gun Control Orders
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
Posted in ATF
Tagged ATF, BATF, forced reset triggers, FRT
Comments Off on Open Letter to All Federal Firearms Licensees – Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs)
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
Greater Miami Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
For immediate release | October 19, 2021 Greater Miami Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ MIAMI, Fla. – As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, NSSF, straw purchases
Comments Off on Greater Miami Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
Firearm Industry Real Solutions Efforts Dramatically Decrease Firearm Retail Thefts
For immediate release | August 9, 2021 Firearm Industry Real Solutions.® Efforts Dramatically Decrease Firearm Retail Thefts NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearm industry trade association, is applauding progress made by licensed firearm retailers and … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, FFL Burglaries, NSSF
Comments Off on Firearm Industry Real Solutions Efforts Dramatically Decrease Firearm Retail Thefts
NSSF Thanks Sen. Pat Toomey for Protecting ATF from Special-Interest Gun Control
For immediate release | July 15, 2021 NSSF Thanks Sen. Pat Toomey for Protecting ATF from Special-Interest Gun Control NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm and ammunition industry, is grateful for … Continue reading
Posted in NSSF/NRA
Tagged ATF, David Chipman, NSSF, Sen. Pat Toomey
Comments Off on NSSF Thanks Sen. Pat Toomey for Protecting ATF from Special-Interest Gun Control
FOG HORN 