Category: Educational

    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”

This event is open to members of the media and to ASA Life Members Only.

ATLANTA, GA – Our goals at the American Suppressor Association are simple: remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act through the passage of the Hearing Protection Act, and legalize suppressor ownership and use while hunting in all 50 states through our No State Left Behind campaign. While there is no shortage of media coverage on the Hearing … Continue reading “United We Stand: A Factual Review of the Hearing Protection Act From the Board of the ASA”

With the reintroduction of the Duncan-Carter Hearing Protection Act, suppressors have been thrust to the forefront of the national political debate. According to many traditional gun control advocates, firearms are not loud enough to cause hearing damage. They make definitive statements, like this one from a recent LA Times article, that, “there’s no evidence of a public health … Continue reading “

CDC Study: Use Suppressors to Reduce Noise Exposure

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Dear Friends, As 2016 draws to an end, we would like to thank you for your support and steadfast commitment towards advancing pro-suppressor reform across the country. As an organization that serves the interests of you, our members, it has been our pleasure to lead the fight for suppressors on both the State and Federal … Continue reading “

2016: A Year In Review

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