The NSSF Government Relations team advocates for measures on behalf of and works in defense of the firearms and ammunition industry at all levels and before all branches of government. We determine threats or benefits to the industry, develop strategies to address those activities and act through lobbying, grassroots advocacy and public affairs efforts.
The NSSF Legislative Action Center provides resources dedicated to providing current and relevant information affecting our industry.
Action Alerts & Advisories
- May 18, 2026 – COLORADO
Semiautomatic Firearm Sales Requirements Effective Aug 1st — Comments Period On Product Identification Guidance Now Open - May 11, 2026 – DELAWARE
Oppose State Licensing Scheme - March 16, 2026 – INDIANA
Indiana Legislative Session Wrap-Up - February 20, 2026 – CALIFORNIA
“Machinegun-Convertible” Pistol, Firearm Accessory and Barrel Sales Restrictions - February 9, 2026 – INDIANA
NSSF 2026 Legislative Session Update - January 27, 2026 – NEW MEXICO
Urge Your State Senator to Oppose Senate Bill 17 - January 27, 2026 – VIRGINIA
Contact Your Senator and Delegate Today - January 2, 2026 – NATIONWIDE
ATF e-Forms Processing Surge and System Outages - December 19, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
EO Reclassifying Marijuana Has No Effect on Firearms Transfers/Prohibited Person Definition - November 21, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
DOJ Stakes out NFA Tax Authority - October 22, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
ATF Announces Form 20, Special Occupational Tax (SOT) Form Now on eForms - October 21, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
NSSF Action Alert: Urge Congress to Pass Hearing Protection Act - October 20, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
USG Export Functions Returning - October 1, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
Federal Shutdown Guidance - September 15, 2025 – CALIFORNIA
AB 1127 “Glock Ban” Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk - September 15, 2025 – NEVADA
Important Update FFLs: State POS Background Check System Back Online - September 12, 2025 – NEVADA
NSSF Requests Gov. Lombardo Use Emergency Authority to Restore Firearm Background Checks - September 3, 2025 – NEW MEXICO
New Mexico Files En Banc Petition in Waiting Period Case; Mandate Stayed - September 3, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
Alert for Businesses Engaged in Text Message Marketing to Texas - September 2, 2025 – NEVADA
NSSF Working with Nevada to Restore Background Check System Access
