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.

By Fred Thompson •

POTD: Mauser Model 1914 Humpback – Long Barrel, Short Run

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have an early Mauser pocket pistol that collectors love to hunt for. This is a Mauser Model 1914 “humpback” in 7.65mm (32 ACP), and it’s even rarer since it still wears the original long barrel. Mauser built this 7.65mm pistol w...

By Sam.S •

1879 Reichsrevolver: History and Accuracy Test

Germany’s 1879 Reichsrevolver is often dismissed as obsolete. An original shooting test with a removable red dot shows why this big single-action deserves another look.

By Dean Weingarten •

FINALLY: Solicitor General Says DOJ Won’t Appeal Ruling Striking NFA Registration

The Justice Department has made it official: it will not appeal the federal ruling blocking NFA registration requirements for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs for those covered by the injunction. The post FINALLY: Solicitor General Says DOJ Won’t Appeal Ruling Striking NFA Registration appeared...

By Mark Chesnut •

Colt Canada Launches C25 in the UK and Europe

The next evolution of the C7/C8 family is now being introduced to UK and European customers Copenhagen – 2 October 2026. Colt Canada, the Canadian small-arms manufacturer within the Colt CZ Group, today announces the launch of its new C25 carbine to customers in the UK and Europe. Selected ...

By Eric G •

Why People Love The Smith & Wesson 5906

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...

By Matt E •
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