Market Report: The Two-Tier Gun Market Reshapes 2026
Federal deregulation is colliding with state pushback while e-commerce consolidates — here's what the data says FFL dealers should do this quarter.
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DOJ Divided Over Appealing Court Ruling That Guts Key NFA Provisions
Sources tell AmmoLand News that career attorneys and administration officials are divided over whether to appeal a Texas ruling blocking key NFA registration and approval requirements.
Watch the Story of Pyrodex
Pyrodex is a black powder alternative which dates back to 1947 in a homemade lab outside Seattle. In 1976 Hodgdon Powder Co began producing this flammable solid, changing the game for black order enthusiasts. This is their story. To learn more, visit hodgdonpowderco.com/articles/pyrodex-50th-anni...
Historic NFA Rulings: What FFLs Need to Know
Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
S14E3: Old Iron, New Iron & Remembering a Giant
We cover recent firearms industry news, including the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s plan to sell former U.S. government M14 rifles to civilians in permanently semi-automatic form, and Auto-Ordnance’s short-barreled M1 Carbine with a 12-inch barrel and suppressor threading.
Front Line Friday #27: Less-Lethal Tools and When They Actually Work
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is an editorial, and the topic is less-lethal tools: Taser, OC spray, baton, and beanbag, and the gap between how they perform on the training mat and how they perform on a wet sidewalk at 2 a.m. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencer...
FFL News Digest: NFA Ruling, SCOTUS on Deck, Retail Momentum
A federal court weakens key NFA restrictions, SCOTUS loads up for a big gun term, and the industry shows real retail momentum. Fred Thompson’s Friday digest for FFL dealers.
Bottom-Mounted Shotguns Suck
Anyone who ever watched what’s easily the best action movie ever, The Predator, wanted a bottom-mounted shotgun. As a kid, Billy was always my favorite character, and his M16-wannabe with the attached Mossberg 500 captured me. As I grew up and got into guns, systems like the KAC Masterkey fasci...
Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and SBRs
A Texas federal judge ruled the NFA's registration scheme unconstitutional for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Here's who it actually covers and what hasn't changed yet.
Sling Manipulation for Home Defense: Making Slings Work Around Corners
Travis Haley demonstrates how sling setup affects shoulder transitions and exposure around corners. Here is how armed gun owners can apply those lessons to a defensive carbine.