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
- 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 - August 22, 2025 – NEW MEXICO
Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Mandate – Decision Does Not Take Immediate Effect - August 14, 2025 – PENNSYLVANIA
Urgent Firearm Retailer Alert - July 31, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
FBI NICS Opens NCIC to Firearm Retailers for Voluntary Serial Number Checks - July 25, 2025 – CALIFORNIA
Ammunition Background Check Requirement Update - July 25, 2025 – NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Decision Requiring a “Valid New Jersey Firearms Card Or Permit” For Sales or Distribution of “Gun-Related Products” - July 7, 2025 – MISSOURI
Night Hunting Proposal Comments Needed Before August - April 7, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
Note to Members Regarding Tariff Actions by the Trump Administration - March 28, 2025 – COLORADO
Firearms Tax – April 1st Implementation Date – Urgent Action Required - March 26, 2025 – OREGON
ACTION ALERT: Oppose SB 243 – Protect Your Business and Customer Rights - March 26, 2025 – VIRGINIA
Alert Update: Governor Youngkin Again Vetoes Oppressive Bills - March 20, 2025 – RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee AWB Hearing - March 14, 2025 – OREGON
Ballot Measure 114 Declared Constitutional, BUT NOT YET IN EFFECT - March 10, 2025 – NEW MEXICO
Call Your State Senator Today: Reckless Lawsuits Against Firearm Industry Members SB 318 - March 7, 2025 – MARYLAND
Contact Your Senator and Delegate Today and Urge Them to Oppose Lead Ammunition Ban Bills - March 3, 2025 – NEW MEXICO
Unconstitutional Firearm and Magazine Ban Set for Senate Hearing Senate Bill 279 - March 3, 2025 – WYOMING
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: State Senate Considers the Future of the State Shooting Sports Complex - February 25, 2025 – VIRGINIA
Contact Governor Youngkin Today and Oppose The Antigun and Anti-industry Bills - February 19, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
Corporate Transparency Act Update: Reporting Requirements Reinstated - February 13, 2025 – INDIANA
Firearm Excise Tax Bills: Contact your Delegate today and urge them to Oppose these New Taxes! - February 13, 2025 – NEBRASKA
Firearm Excise Tax Bills: Contact your Delegate today and urge them to Oppose these New Taxes! - February 6, 2025 – MARYLAND
Firearm Excise Tax Bills: Contact your Delegate today and urge them to Oppose these New Taxes! - February 4, 2025 – NATIONWIDE
Fifth Circuit’s Reversal and Remanding of Federal Handgun Ban for Certain Adults - January 27, 2025 – COLORADO
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Colorado’s Extreme Gun Control Bill Moving Forward - January 17, 2025 – WASHINGTON
Legislature Considers Anti-Firearm Bills — Please Join NSSF in Opposing Their Efforts - December 27, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
Compliance Alert Third Update: Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Reinstated - December 24, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
Compliance Alert Second Update: Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Stayed - December 19, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
Federal Shutdown Guidance from NSSF - December 11, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
Urgent NSSF Action Alert: Call Your U.S. Representative - December 4, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
COMPLIANCE ALERT UPDATE:
Corporate Transparency Act Preliminarily Enjoined - November 18, 2024 – WASHINGTON
Urgent Washington Alert: Following NSSF Action, State e-Check SAFE System Back Online - October 25, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Alert - September 27, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
Critical Member Alert: More White House Executive Actions on Firearms - September 13, 2024 – NEW MEXICO
ATF Open Letter on Revised New Mexico Firearms Laws - August 29, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
Reese’s Law/CPSC Rule Summary - July 1, 2024 – CALIFORNIA
California Begins Excise Tax on Firearms, Firearm Precursor Parts and Ammunition - June 12, 2024 – DELAWARE
Proposed Firearm Ordinances in New Castle County - April 30, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
BIS New Rule Summary And Immediate Change to Export Regulations For Shotguns and Optics - April 18, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
“Engaged in the Business as a Dealer in Firearms” – Final Rule Notification - April 18, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
U.S. Postal Service Will Process Electronic Fingerprints for Firearm Challenges - March 27, 2024 – VIRGINIA
Update: Governor Youngkin Vetoes Onerous Industry Bills - March 25, 2024 – LOUISIANA
Three Firearm Industry Bills Pending in State Senate — Contact Your Senator Today! - March 12, 2024 – VIRGINIA
General Assembly Sends Onerous Industry Bills to the Governor’s Desk - February 28, 2024 – KENTUCKY
ACT NOW: Kentucky Second Amendment Privacy Act Headed To Senate - February 28, 2024 – TENNESSEE
URGENT: Examples of Discrimination Against Firearm Industry Needed in Tennessee - February 28, 2024 – IOWA
ACT NOW: Iowa Second Amendment Privacy Act Headed To Senate - February 27, 2024 – WASHINGTON
Urgent Alert: Washington Senate May Impose Litany of Requirements — NSSF Needs Your Help in Opposing HB 2118 - February 26, 2024 – INDIANA
Bill To Protect Firearm Industry From Abuse In Indiana Courts Eligible For Vote In State Senate This Week — Voice Your Support Today! - February 15, 2024 – INDIANA
Bill Protecting Firearm Industry From Abuse to be Heard Tuesday — Voice Support For This Important Bill - February 13, 2024 – WASHINGTON
HB 2118 Passes — Bill Moves to the State Senate - February 9, 2024 – MICHIGAN
CORRECTED – New Firearm Safety Law - February 6, 2024 – CALIFORNIA
Ammunition Background Checks Back in Place, For Now - February 1, 2024 – CALIFORNIA
State Department of Justice Issues Guidance For Ammunition Background Checks - January 29, 2024 – NEW MEXICO
Many Bills Threatening The Firearm Industry — Contact Your State Representative or Senator Today! - January 21, 2024 – NEW MEXICO
House Bill 114 Will be Heard in Committee Tuesday! Please Call your Representative! - January 12, 2024 – NATIONWIDE
ATF and FBI Formalize Appeals Process for Some National Firearms Act Applicants - January 11, 2024 – MICHIGAN
Urgent Alert: New Requirements Going Into Effect - December 14, 2023 – WASHINGTON
Important Reminder From The ATF - November 21, 2023 – NATIONWIDE
ATF Open Letter – Solvent Traps - November 1, 2023 – Wisconsin
Urgent: Second Amendment Privacy Act To Be Heard - October 25, 2023 – New Mexico
Retailers: Please Report Any Increased Investigative Activities
Congressional Report Card
See how your members of Congress fared when it comes to supporting our industry. This report card is an analysis of votes, and positions on key issues affecting firearms, ammunition, hunting and the shooting sports in the 118th Congress.
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