Government Relations Resources

Members of the firearms and ammunition industry may find the following government websites helpful to visit. These websites provide important information pertaining to the regulations, laws and policies that affect firearms and ammunition manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, as well as shooting ranges.

• The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: www.atf.gov

• U.S. Tax and Trade Bureau: www.ttb.gov

• Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Instant Criminal Background Check System: www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/nics.htm

• Directorate of Defense Trade Controls: www.pmddtc.state.gov

• U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security: www.bis.doc.gov

• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: www.fws.gov

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration: www.osha.gov

• Export Control Reform Proposals:

  • President's Export Control Reform Initiative
  • U.S. State Department Federal Register Notices
  • U.S. Commerce Department Export Control News