Category: The Industry

ATLANTA, GA – Building upon the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Second Annual ASA Industry Forum provides an opportunity for executives and compliance personnel from across the industry to come together to advance our common mission for pro-suppressor advocacy. The Forum will begin with an informal reception on Tuesday evening at a location TBD … Continue reading “REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2019 ASA INDUSTRY FORUM”

AUSTIN, TX – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Silencer Shop, one of the leading suppressor distributors in the United States, is returning as a Tier 2 sponsor of ASA for 2019. Through both corporate sponsorship and their ASA Round-Up donations, Silencer Shop has been a leading supporter of ASA since … Continue reading “SILENCER SHOP RENEWS TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP OF ASA”

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Dead Air Armament™ through the addition of an ASA Donation option to the Dead Air webstore. The platform, which helps raise funds for ASA’s pro-suppressor advocacy, gives Dead Air customers the opportunity to add a voluntary donation to ASA … Continue reading “DEAD AIR ARMAMENT™ ADDS ASA DONATION TO WEBSITE”

EASTHAMPTON, MA – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Yankee Hill Machine (YHM), a leading manufacturer of suppressors, AR-15 pattern firearms, and firearm accessories, is returning as a Tier 3 sponsor of ASA for 2019. “YHM is committed to advancing private suppressor ownership, which is why we continue to support the … Continue reading “YANKEE HILL MACHINE RENEWS TIER 3 SPONSORSHIP OF ASA”

  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”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After speaking with staff at the NFA Division, the American Suppressor Association can confirm that NFA examiners returned to normal processing duties on Monday, January 28. In order to efficiently resume operations, ATF has asked for patience as they return from the 35-day furlough. While everyone (including us) is eager to know … Continue reading “NFA Division Back to Work!”

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, President Trump announced that a deal has been reached with Congress to reopen the government. He is expected to sign the legislation today. When he does, all operations at ATF will resume, including the processing of NFA applications. While ASA does not have a position on the shutdown, we … Continue reading “GOVERNMENT TO REOPEN; NFA TO RESUME PROCESSING 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 “

  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”