Retail FFLs Are Dwindling: 5 Growth Strategies That Still Work

Retail FFL numbers are falling while direct-to-home shipping and online marketplaces rise. These five growth strategies — local search, NFA authority, used-gun digitization, transfer revenue, and rule-change positioning — still work for dealers who execute.

By Gary Stone •

Suppressor Deregulation: What FFL Dealers Must Know Now

A Texas federal judge struck down NFA registration for suppressors and short-barreled rifles in 15 states, and DOJ declined to appeal. Here's what FFL dealers need to know about the sales boom, pending guidance, and compliance risk.

By Claire Eason •

Federal Review Finds No Evidence That Microstamping Is Reliable

NIST’s review of firearm microstamping research found significant disagreement over whether the technology can reliably produce repeatable, legible markings. The findings arrive as California moves toward a conditional 2028 mandate for semiautomatic pistols.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •
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