There is a growing roar for Smith & Wesson to bring back the 3rd generation of metal-framed pistols, with a particular interest in the classic 5906 series. The classic non-railed versions were discontinued back in 1999, with the railed versions discontinued back in 2004. So after 20 years, wh...
DOJ has formally confirmed it will not appeal the Silencer Shop NFA ruling. The permanent injunction protects covered gun owners and businesses, while nine plaintiff states seek clarity on its reach and ATF prepares guidance.
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DOJ formally let the suppressor ruling stand and ATF told dealers in Dallas it will not cite 4473 transfers of cans. Plus Connecticut's Glock ban blocked, California's roster counter-move, and why 1.41 billion trace records matter to your paperwork.
The Justice Department has expanded its San Jose lawsuit to challenge mandatory gun-owner insurance, alongside the city’s $1,591 carry-permit fee and psychological testing. DOJ argues that an earlier ruling protecting the insurance mandate cannot stand under the Supreme Court’s Second Amendme...
GLOCK and NSSF secured a preliminary injunction against Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” sales ban, protecting access to common defensive handguns while litigation continues.
Editor’s Note: This piece was crafting as a special retro-style “mini-magazine” within the Winter 2026 print issue of The Armory Life. We styled it to look as though it had been published back when the author was a young teenager poring over his collection of Springfield Armory catalogs. Yo...
Swiss small arms and accessories manufacturer KUGS has introduced a new bipod line for the SIG 550 series of rifles. The KUGS bipods are designed to provide greater stability, which is primarily achieved by increasing the leg angle from the standard 60 degrees to 90 degrees.
A new federal bill would classify high-velocity airguns as firearms, with an 850-day runway if it passes. The dealer read: inventory audit, margin math, and the airgun transfer opportunity.