ATF Affirms Federal Law Supersedes Texas HB957 in Open Letter

ATF Affirms Federal Law Supersedes Texas HB957 in Open Letter

On June 15, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed House Bill 957 (HB957) into law, amending state firearm suppressor regulation effective August 1. This week, the ATF sent an open letter to Texas FFLs addressing the law. Published July 26, 2021, the ATF Open Letter...
ATF to Amend FFL Inspection Policies & Procedures

ATF to Amend FFL Inspection Policies & Procedures

In June, the Biden-Harris administration announced new strategies to prevent and respond to gun crime and ensure public safety. Included were efforts to “establish a zero tolerance for rogue gun dealers that willfully violate the law” and “maximize the efficacy of ATF...
ATF Revises Gun Show Guidelines for FFLs

ATF Revises Gun Show Guidelines for FFLs

In June, the ATF announced revisions to gun show guidelines for FFLs and attendees per document ATF I 5300.23A, titled “Important Notice to Dealers and Other Participants at Gun Shows.” As gun shows around the country return following pandemic shutdowns, the document...
FFLs Can Now File & Pay the SOT Online

FFLs Can Now File & Pay the SOT Online

Due annually on July 1 by FFLs who engage in the importing, manufacturing and dealing of NFA firearms, the Department of Justice has announced the Special Occupational Tax (SOT) can now be paid online. Fast, convenient and secure, electronic filing is available for...