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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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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

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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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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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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

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