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).

This morning the Supreme Court handed down a decision in the Wayfair case overturning the Quill decision and – finally!! – allowing states to require out-of-state/on-line sellers to collect state sales taxes.   NAW filed one separate Amicus brief in this case, and joined another.  This is a huge victory for our brick-and-mortar businesses.

If you're like me, you probably don't spend all your time with a gun in your hands. On occasion, I've been known to pick up a fishing rod. As a kid, it was not uncommon for me to bring a fishing rod with me to the field and take a "long lunch" to fish in the river.

Hogue Inc. stands with its industry partners and has removed Dick’s Sporting Goods and their subsidiary Field & Stream as an authorized dealer of Hogue Inc. products. Dick’s Sporting Goods recently made the decision to halt sales of and destroy their inventory of modern sporting rifles. They no longer offer standard capacity magazines, and now restrict the minimum age of rifle buyers to 21, contradicting the Federal law age of 18. Additionally, they’ve hired lobbyists to argue further gun law restrictions which will directly impact law abiding citizens’ 2nd Amendment rights. 

Partnerships can take on a variety of forms. One of the biggest benefits of membership with NASGW is the partnerships we help foster between wholesalers and manufacturers. Wholesale partnerships are critical to the success of the two-step distribution model and our industry as a whole. They help our manufacturers expand their reach and grow their business while managing inventory levels and challenges that come with logistics. Watch our video to hear some of our manufacturers express how important wholesale partnerships are to them and their businesses. 

I hope you all had a great Memorial Day and got out to enjoy the unofficial kickoff to summer. I also hope you took a moment to reflect on the real meaning of this holiday. The BBQs and sunburns are great, but we wouldn't be able to enjoy them without the sacrifice of many.

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).

NEWINGTON, N.H., SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is pleased to announce a $40,000 donation to the Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) organization that was presented at the NRA Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas.

Business/strategic plans are not just for starting a business.  Our experience is that they are a key to exiting your business.  If you’re thinking of selling your business in the next one to five years you need to develop a Strategic Exit Plan to help you get your business ready for sale…and help you gain the greatest value for your business.