Association des Fabricants Européens de Munitions de Sport
Budget
€500 — €0
EP Access
2
accredited persons
Staff
4
1.75 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
It is a non-profit organisation set up in 1951 to continue the work started in 1898 by the International Ammunition Convention. AFEMS is a Europe-wide association. Founded on the principles of cooperation and dialogue, it provides a forum for its network of members, a hub of information on sporting ammunition and a means of responding effectively to technical, scientific and legislative challenges.It represents a network of manufacturers and distributors of ammunition, components, clay targets and machinery, each boasting vast experience and a long history in the industry. Despite their different backgrounds, they all share a common goal: to protect and grow activities related to sporting ammunition. AFEMS is regarded as the sole spokesperson and representative for the entire European ammunition industry. And AFEMS works actively with the European Commission and the European Parliament to influence drafting and implementation of legislation on the production, classification and (...)
EU Legislative Interests
Directive 2021/555/EC, Regulation 2025/41, ECHA dossiers on lead, Working group on Explosives for Civil Uses, Council Directive 92/43/EEC, Pyrotechnic and Explosives Directives, European Defence dossiers, CLP regulation
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
AFEMS is a member of WFSA, the World Forum on Shooting Activities. WFSA is an association of organisations whose purpose is the promotion and proliferation of hunting and target shooting and the study of related issues. We are pleased to announce that the United Nations has recognized the WFSA as an NGO (non-governmental organisation), allowing its participation at UN meetings where issues relating to small arms are discussed. The Forum, which is a scientific and research body, is composed of dozens of associations and organisations of national and international relevance. Together they represent the key players from the global community dedicated to the peaceful use of firearms. The ultimate goal of the Forum is the preservation of the traditions of hunting and shooting sports in the world. This goal is pursued through interaction with international organisations, with various national governments and with all relevant national and international regulators. AFEMS is also a member of the European Shooting Sports Forum (ESSF).
Organisation Members
https://www.afems.org/search-by-alphabetical/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.