FFL Dealer News: NICS Alerts, Suppressors, Ghost Guns
The FBI confirmed NICS monitoring, ATF wrote a new alert policy, and the DOJ let the suppressor ruling stand. What changed, and what it means at the counter.
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Best Headlamps for Night Fishing: 6 Field-Tested Picks
Night fishing rewards patience, and it punishes fumbling in the dark. When brown trout and striped bass are most active at dusk and dawn, and steelhead anglers routinely make pre-dawn treks to reach the first-light bite, a good headlamp earns its place in the tackle bag fast. The reason is simple...
The Rules Are Loosening. The Fight Is Now Over Your Records.
The industry got its deregulation package, but the 38,000 public comments on it show the real fight has moved to dealer records, retention, and online sales.
AllOutdoor Review: Springfield Armory SA-35 4-Inch Polished Blued 9mm
Back in July I spent some time with the Springfield Armory SA-35 Polished Blued and walked away a fan of that blue and walnut combo. This spring Springfield rolled out a 4″ version of the SA-35, and now that shorter gun gets the same polished treatment, so naturally I had to see if trimming...
Everytown Pushes AI Gun Restrictions That Could Censor Lawful Firearms Information
Everytown wants a say in what AI chatbots tell gun owners. Its latest report calls for firearms information restrictions that extend beyond preventing suicide and criminal violence, raising concerns about access to information on lawful gun ownership.
DOJ Says It Told Congress It Will Not Appeal Texas Ruling That Struck Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs and Short-Barreled Shotguns
DOJ says it told Congress it will not appeal the Texas ruling that struck NFA registration for suppressors and SBRs. ATF guidance is pending. Read the original story: DOJ Says It Told Congress It Will Not Appeal Texas Ruling That Struck Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs and Short-Barrel...
Alamo Scouts: America’s Undefeated WWII Recon Force
The Alamo Scouts emerged from one of the most demanding and complex theaters of World War II, the vast and unforgiving Southwest Pacific. By late 1943, Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur were pushing steadily northward along the New Guinea coast, preparing for the eventual return to th...
FFL Direct: ATF's Trace API and the Registry Fight
ATF pitched an opt-in API that answers trace requests straight from a dealer's recordkeeping system, while Congress asked the White House to dismantle a 1.4 billion-record database. Here is what that collision means for your shop, your vendor, and your counter staff.
NRA Board Sends Seat-Cut Plan Back for Study Ahead of 2027 Election
NRA directors sent a proposal to cut 30 board seats over three years back to committee. Jeff Knox explains the decision, proposed changes requiring member approval, and the petition effort for two fellow reformers ahead of the 2027 election.
The NFA Ruling Is Final: October Market Report for FFL Dealers
DOJ's decision not to appeal the NFA suppressor ruling makes deregulation permanent. Here is what the market data says about demand, margin, and what FFL dealers should do this quarter.