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September Gun Sales Indicator Dips 2.3% as NFA Checks Surge 129%

September’s firearm-sales indicator slipped 2.3%, but NFA checks more than doubled. With ATF now backing away from federal registration and approval requirements for covered items, the suppressor market could be entering a new phase.

Oct 12, 2026Read Brief →
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ATF’s NFA Retreat: Restoring Gun Rights and Pushing for Repeal

ATF’s nationwide NFA retreat is a major victory. Mark Smith argues wider ownership could strengthen the fight against future suppressor and SBR restrictions.

Oct 12, 2026Read Brief →
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ATF Stops Enforcing NFA Registration Nationwide for Suppressors, SBRs and More

Gun-rights litigation has forced a major retreat from the NFA registration scheme. ATF’s October 9 guidance extends non-enforcement nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs, while remaining federal requirements and state restrictions still apply.

Oct 9, 2026Read Brief →
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Virginia Students Sue Over Under-21 Gun Purchase Ban and Private-Sale Restrictions

Two Liberty University students are challenging Virginia laws blocking their private handgun and AR-15 purchases. Boyer v. Katz invokes the Virginia Constitution and follows multiple court victories recognizing the gun rights of adults ages 18–20.

Oct 9, 2026Read Brief →
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PSA M4A1 Review: Quad Rails, Iron Sights and M4 Nostalgia

The PSA M4A1 brings back the quad rail, fixed front sight and compact handling of the classic military carbine. We put this semi-auto M4 clone through qualification drills and tested it with iron sights out to 200 yards.

Oct 9, 2026Read Brief →
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Speer Gold Dot 9mm 124 Gr +P JHP Battle Pack 250 Rounds — $136.70

If you have been waiting to stock up on proven 9mm defensive ammo, this deal is worth a look. Ammunition Depot has the Speer Gold Dot 124-grain +P JHP Battle Pack down to $136.70 with code ALand5, giving…

Oct 9, 2026Read Brief →
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Contra Costa Sheriff Drops Red Dot, Weapon Light and 1911 Carry Bans

Contra Costa County’s sheriff has agreed to withdraw concealed-carry bans on red dots, weapon-mounted lights and 1911/2011 pistols following a SAF lawsuit. Gun owners should never have needed federal litigation to carry common defensive equipment.

Oct 8, 2026Read Brief →
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Maryland Judge Finds Glocks Are Protected Arms, Yet Lets Sales Ban Proceed

Maryland’s Glock sales ban remains on track for January 1, 2027, after a federal judge recognized the targeted handguns as protected arms but denied preliminary relief. A Connecticut judge blocked a similar restriction, exposing a sharp disagreement over…

Oct 8, 2026Read Brief →
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Everytown’s $10 Million Push Targets Eight House Races and Gun Rights

Everytown for Gun Safety—the billionaire-backed gun prohibition lobbying group founded years ago by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg—is reportedly pumping at least $10 million into eight key congressional races in five states.

Oct 8, 2026Read Brief →
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Gun Trace Data Turns Lawful Dealers Into Gun-Control Targets

A Firearms Research Center analysis exposes how gun-recovery statistics are used to cast suspicion on lawful firearm dealers. The implications reach every FFL: a gun’s later recovery does not establish that the dealer who handled it did anything…

Oct 8, 2026Read Brief →
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KelTec’s Slim 20-Round 5.7 Pistol Just Dropped to $319.99

PSA just dropped the KelTec PR57 5.7x28 pistol to $319.99, giving shooters a 20-round, ultra-light 5.7 pistol.

Oct 8, 2026Read Brief →
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San Diego Sues Polymaker, Claims 3D-Printer Filament Is a Firearm Precursor Part

San Diego County, represented in part by Giffords, is suing Polymaker over its ties to gun-printing creators. The complaint argues that firearm-oriented marketing makes certain 3D-printer filaments regulated firearm precursor parts—extending California’s gun-control campaign into raw materials and…

Oct 7, 2026Read Brief →