July 30, 2025

Mark Barnes & Associates Returns as Gold Sponsor for the 2025 NSSF Import/Export Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C.— NSSF^®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that Mark Barnes & Associates has once again committed as Gold Sponsor of the 2025 NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference, taking place August 5–7 at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C.

Based in Washington, D.C., Mark Barnes & Associates is a law firm nationally recognized for its focus on the firearms, weapons and explosives industries, with particular expertise in federal regulatory compliance and excise tax matters. The firm is known for providing personalized, strategic counsel to clients navigating the complex legal and regulatory frameworks governing international trade in firearms and related products.

“We are pleased to welcome Mark Barnes & Associates back as a Gold Sponsor of the 2025 Import/Export Conference,” said Melissa Schilling, NSSF Managing Director, Exhibitions and Conferences. “Their longstanding support reflects the importance of this event in helping companies across the firearm industry successfully operate in the global marketplace.”

“Global trade relationships are essential to the performance of many companies in the firearms industry. Mark Barnes & Associates ardently represents a number of these companies in their import and export activities,” stated Mark Barnes. “In addition, Mark Barnes & Associates has significantly expanded its capabilities to support clients with FAET returns, reporting systems, training and the defense of TTB audits, offering a more robust and comprehensive level of service across the board. The firm is proud to sponsor the NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference, recognizing the critical knowledge shared among participants and the valuable opportunity to build constructive relationships with key regulatory agencies such as ATF, TTB and DDTC. The conference helps participants better understand and comply with both national and international laws and contributes to the success of trade partners and businesses alike.”

The NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference is the firearm industry’s leading educational event for manufacturers, exporters, importers and compliance professionals who conduct or are looking to expand international business. The three-day event features expert-led sessions on trade regulations, export controls, licensing requirements, policy updates and face-to-face discussions with key agency representatives.

Registration is open to all firearm industry professionals, with significant discounts available for NSSF members. The event offers unparalleled opportunities to gain compliance insights, hear directly from federal agencies and network with peers across the global supply chain.

Find more information on the 2025 NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference here, including the latest agenda and list of speakers.

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About NSSF
NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.

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NSSF Media contact:
Bill Brassard
203-426-1320 ext. 212

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