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 •

Suppressor Sales Surge as Dealers Await Federal Guidance

A Texas court ruling that stripped suppressors from federal restrictions has touched off a sales boom — and a wave of confusion over how to legally transfer them. In the week since the decision took effect, manufacturers, dealers, and buyers have reported a surge in demand alongside what Outdoo...

By Alta ML •

No More Form 4? Who Can Now Buy Suppressors Without ATF Registration

The midnight expiration of a judicial stay on August 13, 2026, marked a historic turning point for Second Amendment rights. Following the landmark federal ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, gun owners across the country are asking critical questions: Who actually qualifies to buy a suppre...

By Brandon Curtis •
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