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.
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Federal Judge Refuses to Block Maryland’s Glock Ban, Ruling the State Can Regulate ‘Excessively Dangerous Weapons’
A federal judge refused to block Maryland's Glock ban, ruling the state can regulate what it calls excessively dangerous convertible pistols. Read the original story: Federal Judge Refuses to Block Maryland’s Glock Ban, Ruling the State Can Regulate ‘Excessively Dangerous Weapons’
ATF Drops NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs: What Changed and What Didn’t
ATF will no longer require NFA approval or registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here's what changed, what still applies, and where state law can still trip you up.
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.
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.
NFA Transfers: A Revenue Line Dealers Keep Ignoring
The NFA injunction protects parties and their customers, not every dealer. A field guide to running NFA transfers now, pricing them as a revenue line, and getting found when buyers search for a shop that handles suppressors.
FFL News: Tucson Burglaries, NFA Pushback, Recordkeeping
Two Tucson gun stores were burglarized in one week, DOJ is fighting broader NFA relief after letting the suppressor ruling stand, a Las Vegas man got 33 months for unlicensed dealing, and bound-book software keeps consolidating.
Springfield Armory Launches 4-Inch Polished Blued SA-35, a Forged-Steel 9mm With Walnut Grips and 15 Rounds at $799
Springfield Armory launches the 4-inch Polished Blued SA-35 9mm: forged steel, walnut grips, 15 rounds, $799 MSRP. I have one in for review. Read the original story: Springfield Armory Launches 4-Inch Polished Blued SA-35, a Forged-Steel 9mm With Walnut Grips and 15 Rounds at $799
DOJ Fights Broader NFA Relief After Letting Suppressor Ruling Stand
DOJ is opposing statewide and nationwide NFA relief after letting the Texas injunction stand. AmmoLand expects ATF guidance within days that could reshape the practical impact for suppressor and SBR owners.
How FFL Dealers Get Found and Win Suppressor Transfers
Suppressor and NFA transfer demand is the biggest under-managed revenue line at most FFLs. Here is the growth playbook to capture it, plus how customers find an FFL dealer near them.