By Joshua Prince, Esq. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) issued a report depicting the importation and exportation data for December of 2011. Their report for both importation and exportation is broken down into six categories: Handgun; Rifle; Shotgun; Muzzle Loader; Other Cartridges; and Shotgun Cartridges; Importation: The importation statistics showed that imports increased 3.2% … Continue reading Firearm Imports on the Rise while Exports Decline Substantially
Category: Firearms Law
ATF Enters into Rulemaking to Extend the Term for an Import License
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF or BATFE) entered into ruelmaking the other day to extend the term for an Import License. The Attorney General of the United States is responsible for enforcing Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), the Gun Control Act, and the National Firearms Act. The … Continue reading ATF Enters into Rulemaking to Extend the Term for an Import License
FFLs Take Notice – Manufacturer and Importer Must Be Listed in Your A&D Books!
All Federal Firearms Licensees need to take notice that both the Manufacturer and the Importer must be listed in his/her/its Bound Books, pursuant to 27 C.F.R. 478.125(e). While many FFLs just list the manufacturer, especially when the manufacturer and importer are the same (or the same company but different corporate structures throughout the world). Recently, … Continue reading FFLs Take Notice – Manufacturer and Importer Must Be Listed in Your A&D Books!
Is Now a Good Time to Start a Firearms Business?
From time to time, clients will inquire about when is the best time to start a firearms business? I always respond, "When isn't it a good time to start a firearms business?" Obviously, there are no crystal balls and a lot depends on your own marketing ability, as well as the demeanor of the current … Continue reading Is Now a Good Time to Start a Firearms Business?
SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice
The ATF Town Hall meeting was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, and the NFATCA meeting was held tonight. While there was nothing earth shattering from the Town Hall meeting, there were some very interesting issues that were discussed at the NFATCA meeting. With regards to the ATF Town Hall, the big issue discussed was … Continue reading SHOT Show 2012 – ATF Town Hall Meeting and NFATCA Meeting – Dealers and Manufacturers Take Notice
First Day of the SHOT Show
The first day of the SHOT Show kicked off at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and was busy from the get-go. We visited several of the exhibitors and learned about many new companies and products, but fell far short of seeing everything the Show has to offer. Tomorrow, we hope … Continue reading First Day of the SHOT Show
Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range
The kickoff to the SHOT Show - held in Las Vegas, Nevada - was Media Day at the Range. The Sporting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show is billed as the “largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries.” Media Day provided members from all forms … Continue reading Highlights from the SHOT Show’s Media Day at the Range
The SHOT Show – Media Day 2012
Today was the SHOT Show's Media Day (at the range) 2012. All the big named manufacturers where present, such as Browning, Colt, FN, Glock, H&K, Remington, and Winchester, as well as, some new manufacturers, such as Cabot (which I will be writing a separate blog article regarding) and Slide Fire Solutions (which Tom Beveridge will … Continue reading The SHOT Show – Media Day 2012
SHOT Show 2012 – Media Day
As many of you are aware, the SHOT Show is only about 48 hours away. For those who do not know what the SHOT Show is, have you been living under a rock? The SHOT Show, or The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show, is the largest trade show and conference involving the firearms industry. When … Continue reading SHOT Show 2012 – Media Day
Citizen’s Firearms Law Seminar – May 5, 2012
On May 5, 2012, Attorneys Joshua Prince and Eric Winter, your PA Gun Attorneys, will be conducting a citizen's firearms law seminar, which is being presented by the Muhlenberg Area Shooting Association, Inc (MASA). Topics to be discussed are Open and Concealed Carry, Self-Defense, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, and the PA Castle Doctrine and other … Continue reading Citizen’s Firearms Law Seminar – May 5, 2012
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