Society for International Affairs  
Educating the International Trade Community on Export and Import Process

F.A.I.R. Trade Group and Society for International Affairs Presents: 

Firearms and Ammunition: Addressing the Import and Export Challenges through Compliance

March 27-30, 2023 | 12:00 - 5:00 PM EST

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Day 1 – Monday, March 27, 2023 | 12:00  - 5:00 PM EST

12:00 PM | Opening Remarks
Mike Faucette, F.A.I.R. Executive Director | Wiley Rein LLP

12:05 – 12:20 PM | ATF Panel –General Updates
EPS AD Matt Varisco, NFA Chief Amy Stely, FATD Acting Chief Bill Ryan, FESD Chief Gary Taylor, and FEID Chief Marianna Mitchem

12:20 – 1:00 PM | ATF Compliance and Unique Challenges of the Government Contractor (Gov Furnished Equipment) DAD(IO)
DAD(IO) Curtis Gilbert

·       Presentation on inspections of FFL/FEL with GFE operating under a GOV contract

Q&A: 1:00 – 1:15 PM

1:15 – 2:45 PM | Importing Firearms and Defense Articles Other Than Small Arms and Small Arms Ammunition   
Eric Leber, ATF Firearms and Explosives Imports Branch

• How ATF interprets “specifically designed.”
• Will the USMIL be revised to incorporate “specially designed?”
• Classification process for items other than Cats. I and III.
• What is required from the U.S. contractor when importing for the U.S. Government? For (i.e., how/when to file a Form 6A if delivery to the USG is direct from the port 
• What is the process for expediting the Forms 2 and 5?)
• Review of import exemptions and scope/requirements.

Q&A: 2:30 – 2:45 PM

2:45 PM | Break (10 minutes)

2:55 – 4:10 PM | National Firearms Act – Special Controls over Exports and Imports  
NFA Chief Amy Stely and Attorney Ben Hiller

• Registration requirements for imported firearms and restrictions on temporary transfers to third parties.
• Importing NFA-controlled firearms pursuant to a government contract.
• Considerations for Government Furnished Equipment.

Q&A: 3:55 – 4:10 PM

4:10 – 5:10 PM | Firearms and Ammunition Technology (Large Platforms)  
Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch Chief, Daniel Hoffman

• When is physical submission required / not required?
• Structure of FATD and industry evaluation process and times.
• Review process for items that are too large for physical submission.

Q&A: 4:55 – 5:10 PM

5:10 PM          Wrap Up & Adjourn Day 

Day 2 – Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 12:00  - 5:00 PM EST

12:00  | Opening Remarks
Mike Faucette, F.A.I.R. Executive Director | Wiley Rein LLP

12:05 – 1:00 PM | DDTC Introduction/Updates  
Felicia Brown, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing & Dilan Wickrema, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy

• General Updates and Announcements  
• Review of New Compliance Guidelines and Update on Enforcement Cases  
• Review of New Compliance Guidelines and Update on Enforcement Cases  
• Update on trends and guidance with respect to Ukraine  
• Status of ITAR Reorganization 

Q&A: 12:45 – 1:00 PM

1:00 – 2:15 PM | Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures, including foreign investment – compliance challenges and pitfalls  
Douglas Parks & John Emery, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance

• 5-day vs. 60-day notice  
• Policy on Holding Companies  
• Common Issues Encountered

Q&A: 2:00 – 2:15 PM

2:15 PM: Break (15 minutes)

2:30 – 3:45 PM | Brokering  
Dilan Wickrema, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy

·        What is Brokering?  
·        What Is Not Brokering?  
·        When is prior approval required?

Q&A: 3:30 – 3:45 PM

3:45 PM: Break (10 minutes)

3:55 – 5:00 PM | DECCS Update

Ryan McMullin, Charlie Liebetrau, Noah Battista, Renee Colouris | U.S. Department of State DDTC

Q&A: 4:45 – 5:00 PM

5:00 PM                      Wrap Up & Adjourn Day 2

Day 3 – Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 12:00  - 5:00 PM EST

12:00 PM | Opening Remarks  
Mike Faucette, F.A.I.R. Executive Director | Wiley Rein LLP

12:05 – 1:20 PM | Complying with Census Requirements  
Gerry Horner, U.S. Census Bureau TRB Branch Chief

·        Role of Census in regulatory framework  
·        Requirements specific to firearms  
·        Best practices for making and maintaining filings

Q&A: 1:05 – 1:20 PM

1:20 PM: Break (10 minutes)

1:30 – 2:45 PM | EAR Classifications and the Specially Designed Analysis

Steven Clagett – Director, Nuclear & Missile Technology Controls / Firearms & Ammunition Controls | Bureau of Industry and Security
Jeff Bond – Senior Licensing Officer, Firearms & Ammunition Controls | Bureau of Industry and Security
Tim Mooney – Regulatory Policy Specialist | Bureau of Industry and Security

·        Discuss the structure of the Commerce Control List (CCL) and corresponding Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN)   
·        Application of Specially Designed Definition   
·        Submission of Commodity Classification Requests (CCATS)

Q&A: 2:30 – 2:45 PM

2:45 – 4:00 PM | EAR Licensing and Exceptions

Steven Clagett – Director, Nuclear & Missile Technology Controls / Firearms & Ammunition Controls | Bureau of Industry and Security
Jeff Bond – Senior Licensing Officer, Firearms & Ammunition Controls | Bureau of Industry and Security
Tim Mooney – Regulatory Policy Specialist | Bureau of Industry and Security

·        An overview of EAR Licensing requirements and EAR Exceptions   
·        Review of the 10 General Prohibitions   
·        Steps for making a license determination   
·        Review of de minimis

Q&A: 3:45 – 4:00 PM

4:00 – 5:00 PM | Exporting EAR-Controlled Technology

Steven Clagett – Director, Nuclear & Missile Technology Controls / Firearms & Ammunition Controls | Bureau of Industry and Security
Jeff Bond – Senior Licensing Officer, Firearms & Ammunition Controls | Bureau of Industry and Security
Tim Mooney – Regulatory Policy Specialist | Bureau of Industry and Security

Q&A: 4:45 – 5:00 PM

5:00 PM          Wrap Up & Adjourn Day 3

Day 4 – Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 12:00  - 5:00 PM EST

12:00 PM | Opening Remarks
Mike Faucette, F.A.I.R. Executive Director | Wiley Rein LLP

12:05 – 1:10 PM |  Ensuring a Successful Export – the Role of Customs  
Philip Kuhn, Special Agent, Office of Export Enforcement | Department of Commerce

Q&A: 1:00 – 1:10 PM

1:10 – 2:30 PM | Anatomy of a Gun Shop Export  
Candace Goforth, Content Enablers

Q&A: 2:15 – 2:30 PM

2:30 PM: Break (15 minutes)

2:45 – 3:45 PM | Anti-Boycott Requirements  
Cathleen Ryan, Director, Office of Antiboycott Compliance, BIS

Q&A: 3:30 – 3:45 PM

3:45 – 4:45 PM | The Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax – Best Practices and Recommendations   
Treasury Department Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Q&A: 4:30 – 4:45 PM

4:45 PM | Wrap Up & Adjourn Conference