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Last month we discussed the much-anticipated Export Control Reform and the impact it will have upon the firearm industry.  This month we return our focus to state legislation and its impact upon consumer sales and the distribution of firearms and firearms accessories. 

Since April several states have passed legislation that further restrict sales of firearm products.  These additional restrictions come in the form of not only what type of products may be sold, but also in the form of eliminating classes of people who may purchase firearms, removing a segment of the population to which companies may market and sell firearms.  The following list, as always, is aimed at identifying new legislation which will have a direct impact upon the supply chain and omits those laws which are more “personal-usage focused” (e.g., restrictions on carrying a firearm in a park).

The U.S. Departments of State and Commerce have published proposed new "Export Control Reform" rules that, once effective, will transfer export control of semi- and non-automatic firearms, components and related ammunition, including associated technical data, from the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

During first quarter of 2018 several new pieces of legislation were adopted that impact firearm distribution. However, April marks a slight downturn in the pace of bills introduced, though new bills are proposed daily.