NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that Mark Barnes & Associates has signed on as Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference, taking place August 4–6 at the Waldorf Astoria Washington, D.C.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Mark Barnes & Associates is a law firm focused on firearms, ammunition and explosives law. The firm advises firearm industry businesses on regulatory compliance, licensing, audits and investigations, international trade controls, Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax matters and other complex legal and policy issues.
"We're very pleased to welcome Mark Barnes & Associates as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2026 Import/Export Conference," said Melissa Schilling, NSSF Vice President, Exhibitions & Events. "Their expanded support reflects both their commitment to the firearm industry and the value they place on helping companies navigate an increasingly complex international trade environment."
"Global trade relationships are essential to the performance of many companies in the firearm industry. Mark Barnes & Associates ardently represents a number of these companies in their import and export activities. In addition, Mark Barnes & Associates has significantly expanded its capabilities to support clients with FAET returns, reporting systems, training and the defense of TTB audits, offering a more robust and comprehensive level of service across the board," stated Mark Barnes. "The firm is proud to sponsor the NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference, recognizing the critical knowledge shared among participants and the valuable opportunity to build constructive relationships with key regulatory agencies such as ATF, TTB and DDTC. The conference helps participants better understand and comply with both national and international laws — contributing to the success of trade partners and businesses alike."
The NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference is the firearm industry's premier educational event dedicated to the regulatory and compliance considerations involved in conducting business internationally. Manufacturers, exporters, importers and compliance professionals will hear from government officials and industry experts on current trade policies, licensing requirements, regulatory developments and other issues affecting their operations.
The conference also provides opportunities for attendees to engage directly with representatives of key regulatory agencies and gain practical insight into the compliance challenges facing their businesses. Optional add-on sessions offer more focused instruction in essential areas of international trade operations.
Firearm industry professionals can register now to take advantage of this important educational and networking opportunity. NSSF members receive discounted registration rates for primary and additional attendees from the same company.
Find more information about the 2026 NSSF Annual Import/Export Conference, including registration details, the conference agenda and optional add-on sessions, here.
About NSSF: NSSF is the trade association for the firearm industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of thousands of manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers nationwide. For more information, visit nssf.org.