Tag Archives: ATF
NSSF Hitting Airwaves to Urge “NO” Vote on David Chipman for ATF
For immediate release | July 7, 2021 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) is making its first-ever television commercial debut in a spot that is urging U.S. senators to oppose President Joe Biden’s nomination of David Chipman … Continue reading
Understanding ATF proposed rule 2021R-05
Brands AR-15 AR-308 AK-47 Scopes On May 7th, 2021, the BATFE released a set of new proposed rules regarding Privately Made Firearms, or ‘PMFs’. This came after weeks of positioning by leaders in the executive and legislative branches, and the … Continue reading
Senate To Hold Hearing On Anti-gun ATF Director Nominee This Week!
Chipman to receive Senate confirmation hearing… WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, May 26th at 10:00 am EDT, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on President Biden’s nomination of anti-gun activist David Chipman to be the Director of the … Continue reading
Critical Firearm Industry Action: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Oppose ATF Nominee David Chipman, Hearing Wednesday
Ardent Gun Control Proponent Unfit to Lead Agency Regulating Firearms Email not displaying correctly? MEMBERSHIP l RETAILERS l RANGES l MANUFACTURERS Critical Firearm Industry Action: Urge Your U.S. … Continue reading
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Daily Digest Bulletin
On May 7, 2021, the Attorney General signed ATF proposed rule 2021R-05, Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms. The goal of the proposed rule is to ensure the proper marking, recordkeeping, and traceability of all firearms manufactured, … Continue reading
ATF Rescinds Stabilizing Brace Notice
December 23, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, reports that late today the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) rescinded its Notice of “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with Stabilizing Braces” that was … Continue reading
Richmond Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
NSSF, ATF, DOJ Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ NEWTOWN, Conn. – RICHMOND, Va. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the Bureau … Continue reading
Biden-Harris Would Weaponize ATF Against Firearm Retailers
For immediate release | October 12, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is focusing on former Vice President Joe Biden’s radical antigun campaign promise turn the Bureau of Alcohol. Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) … Continue reading
ATF Personnel Changes
ATF Personnel Changes In May, ATF announced several key personnel changes, including some that pertain to NFA: Alphonso Hughes, former NFA Division Chief, is now Assistant Director for ATF’s Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS). EPS oversees the NFA … Continue reading
ATF Announces Release of New Form 4473
For immediate release | May 20, 2020 NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that ATF is set to release its newest version of the Form 4473. … Continue reading
NSSF Releases Firearms Production Figures
For immediate release | December 3, 2019 More than 17.7 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Private Ownership WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, released the 2017 Firearms Production Report to members. The … Continue reading
NSSF Praises Nomination of Chuck Canterbury for ATF Director
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the firearms industry trade association, praised President Donald Trump’s nomination of Chuck Canterbury to become the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Canterbury would succeed Acting … Continue reading
ATF Final Rule: Removal of Expired Regulations Concerning Commerce in Firearms and Ammunition and Machine Guns, Destructive Devices, and Certain Other Firearms
Effective April 1, 2019, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has issued a final rule on the removal of expired regulations concerning commerce in firearms and ammunition and machine guns, destructive devices, and certain other firearms. Summary: … Continue reading
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)- What You Need to Know About the Final Bump Stock Rule
On December 18, 2018, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker announced that the Department of Justice has amended the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), clarifying that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machinegun” under … Continue reading
Effective Immediately: Discontinuance of Accessory Classifications
Effective Immediately: Discontinuance of Accessory Classifications 12/10/2018 The Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB) classifies firearms as defined by the Gun Control Act (GCA) and National Firearms Act (NFA) based on the configuration and the design features of … Continue reading
Atlanta Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
ATLANTA, Ga. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are reminding the public in the … Continue reading
Memphis Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
NSSF, ATF, U.S. Attorney, Area Law Enforcement Emphasize ‘Don’t Lie for the Other Guy’ MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal “straw” purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) and the … Continue reading
Secure Outcomes Announces Second Quarter Results and Significant Product Restructuring including Price Reductions
Company Continues Trend of Strong Growth with Second Quarter in a Row of over 50% Sales Growth. Evergreen, Colo. (August 2018) –Secure Outcomes, announced today that second quarter financial results showed a 50% gain over the first quarter of 2018 … Continue reading
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NFA Industry CEO’s work with ATF to Streamline the Form 4 Application Process
Dead Air Armament™, Gemtech, Silencer Shop, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) assist in the implementation of a streamlined process creating better efficiencies for both the agency and consumers alike. Washington, D.C. (August 2017) – Firearms industry … Continue reading
Secure Outcomes LS/GunSmoke™ Fingerprinting System Integral Part of the New High Speed NFA Barcode-Based Transfer System Announced Today by ATF
Secure Outcomes’ LS/GunSmoke™ fingerprint system provides Class III firearms dealers with a fully integrated easy to use solution to collect fingerprint/photo information to meet compliance requirements for Class III NFA purchases.LS/GunSmoke supports the new ATF barcode system and form generator … Continue reading
The Micro RONI® Stabilizer Brace Conversion Kit Now Legal to Shoulder and Fire.
Pompano Beach, Fla. (April 2017) – CAA, developers and manufacturers of advanced battle-tested firearms accessories, have received confirmation that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB) has determined that the “Stabilizing Brace” … Continue reading
ATF Releases 2016 Summary of Firearms Reported Lost and Stolen from FFLs
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the federal agency responsible for investigating instances where firearms are lost or stolen from federal firearms licensees (FFL), is releasing its Calendar Year (CY) 2016 FFL Thefts/Loss Report, … Continue reading
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ATF 41F IS NOW IN EFFECT
Just a quick post to remind readers with NFA requirements that ATF 41F went into effect on 13 July 2016. ATF 41F is of importance to NFA Trust applicants but it also changes CLEO signoff to CLEO notification, which is … Continue reading
SilencerCO’s ATF 41P Ruling Response
After reviewing the almost ten thousand comments from loyal Second Amendment supporters such as yourself, the ATF came back with answers to those comments and a ruling on 41P. The ruling weighs in at 248 pages. In the interest of … Continue reading
BATFE REAFFIRMS PISTOL BRACE LEGAL TO OWN, INSTALL AND USE
Newington, N. H. (February 20, 2015) – SIG SAUER, Inc. has issued the following statement relative to the January 2015 open opinion letter issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms regarding the SB15 and SBX Pistol Stabilizing Braces. … Continue reading
Proposed Changes To National Firearms Act Transfers.
The Department of Justice is proposing to amend the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the making or transferring of a firearm under the National Firearms Act. The proposed regulations would: add a definition … Continue reading
Reader Question Regarding The 300 AAC Blackout 9 inch Upper Receiver
This readers would like to know why he needs to get ATF approval and a $200 tax stamp to purchase a 9 inch upper receiver for his AR15. It’s a great question that gives me an opportunity to get on … Continue reading
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the FBI Offer a $10,000 Reward.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals behind the July 15 theft of firearms from an army supply … Continue reading
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