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30957: Campaign rejected: firearms or explosives content detected

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Description

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Your A2P 10DLC campaign was rejected because it contains content related to firearms, explosives, or related weapons that violates CTIA SHAFT guidelines. The CTIA prohibits A2P messaging campaigns that promote the sale, distribution, or marketing of firearms, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, or other weapons. This restriction applies regardless of whether the sale would be legal in certain jurisdictions.

Possible causes

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  • Firearms or ammunition promotion: The campaign promotes the sale, marketing, or distribution of guns, rifles, handguns, ammunition, or firearm accessories.
  • Explosives or fireworks content: Campaign content references the sale or promotion of explosives, fireworks, pyrotechnics, or related materials.
  • Weapons-related website content: The website URL provided in the campaign registration hosts content related to firearms sales, gun shows, weapons auctions, or similar offerings.