Category: Educational

  As of February 1, 2019, the mailing address for NFA forms and applications has changed from Atlanta, Georgia to Portland, Oregon. The new address for Form 1 & 4 submissions is: National Firearms Act Division (ATF Form 1 and Form 4) P.O. Box 5015 Portland, OR 97208-5015 The change in address comes as a … Continue reading “NOTICE: New Mailing Address For NFA Forms”

Retail Technology Group Named 2019 Top 10 Retail POS Provider   Innovation and Dedication to Shooting Sports Earns Retail Technology Group Exclusive Honor as a 2019 Top 10 POS Sauk Rapids, Minnesota – January 10, 2019 – Retail Technology Group, the leading provider of shooting sports industry retail software applications announced today that AXIS, its flagship … Continue reading “ASA Sponsor Retail Technology Group Named 2019 Top 10 Retail POS Provider “

  ATLANTA, GA – As the government shutdown extends into its third week, suppressor buyers and dealers across the country have one resounding question: will the shutdown have an impact on suppressor transfers? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. After speaking with sources in the administration, ASA can confirm that the NFA Division is not processing … Continue reading “NFA Division Affected by Government Shutdown”

  HEARING PROTECTION ACT REINTRODUCED IN 116th CONGRESS   WASHINGTON, D.C. – On January 3rd, the first day of the 116th Congress, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-SC-03) introduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) of 2019. An enhanced version of previous HPA’s, this legislation includes several suppressor related technical amendments that were first incorporated into the SHARE … Continue reading “Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced in 116th Congress”

    Earlier this month, ATF took a step in the right direction when they added the eForm 1 to the new eForms system. While that doesn’t directly help people buying suppressors, ATF is using the eForm 1’s to test the system for bugs. Once they’re able to do so, the next step will be … Continue reading “ATF eForm 1 Back Online”

  ATLANTA, GA – The ATF recently released two video tutorials showing consumers how to properly complete a Form 1 and Form 4. Form errors are one of the leading causes of delays as they require NFA staff to send an error letter and process corrected forms. Completing and submitting the form correctly the first … Continue reading “ATF Publishes Video Tutorials Showing How To Complete Form 1 and Form 4”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the ASA held its inaugural Industry Forum in Washington, D.C. The event, which was sponsored by Silencer Shop, was widely attended by industry leaders representing Aero Precision, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF), Dakota Silencer, Daniel Defense, Lipsey’s, the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the NRA, Orchid Advisors, Perry’s Gun … Continue reading “Inaugural ASA Industry Forum a Success!”

  ATLANTA, GA – The American Suppressor Association is pleased to announce that Thunder Beast Arms Corp will be on hand at the 5th Annual Media Day, held in conjunction with the NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas, TX. Thunder Beast will be showing their line of precision rifle suppressors to members of the media at the … Continue reading “Thunder Beast Arms to display at ASA Media Day”

ATLANTA, GA – ASA Life Member and Safari Club International President Paul Babaz has been nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association of America. Babaz, a lifelong hunter and shooter, understands the importance of linking all facets of the shooting sports to expand the overall base and to counter the … Continue reading “ASA endorses Paul Babaz for NRA Board”

Do You Make, Buy or Sell Suppressors? Spotlight On the 2018 Firearms Industry Compliance Conference If you make, buy or sell suppressors, or any NFA firearms for that matter, then this session is for you. To be held during the FICC’s pre-conference sessions on Wednesday, May 16, ATF Division Chief Alphonso Hughes and executives from … Continue reading “FICC Pre-Conference to focus on NFA Compliance”