How FFLs Grow Revenue When the Rules Keep Changing
Regulatory whiplash is a filter, not a verdict. Five growth moves that let FFL dealers grow revenue regardless of how the courts and the ATF rule.
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California AB 2047 Would Make It Illegal to Sell a 3D Printer in the State Unless It Refuses to Print a Gun
California AB 2047 would bar the sale of any 3D printer not equipped with firearm blocking technology. Here is what the bill text says. Read the original story: California AB 2047 Would Make It Illegal to Sell a 3D Printer in the State Unless It Refuses to Print a Gun
California’s 3D Printer Gun-File Ban Hinges on ASTM
California lawmakers have passed AB 2047, the California Firearm Printing Prevention Act, sending the measure to Governor Gavin Newsom for a signature or veto by the end of September, according to AmmoLand Shooting Sports News. But buyers of consumer 3D printers should expect no immediate change,...
The Geissele HICAR - Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle
Back in May, when NSWC Crane posted the Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle (HICAR) solicitation, I closed my article by asking whether any currently available carbine platform was genuinely built to handle sustained fire at 82,000 PSI, or whether every vendor would need a...
Qilin Hackers Leak ATF Investigation Files After Ransomware Breach
Qilin published approximately 6.3GB of files allegedly stolen from ATF’s legacy CALEA system, exposing investigative records while leaving eForms and other operational systems untouched.
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.
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.
Somali Piracy Resurges as Merchant Crews Remain Disarmed
Somali pirates have seized another commercial tanker, but international maritime policy still treats armed ship crews as a greater danger than the criminals boarding vessels with guns.
Firearms Law Lapse: What FFL Dealers Need to Know
Part of a key firearms law lapsed after a federal court ruling — and suppressor sales are booming while dealers wait on ATF guidance. Plus: the ghost guns ruling, retail platform news, and compliance reminders for FFLs.
Suppressor Deregulation: The SEO Playbook for FFL Dealers
The NFA registration requirement for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs lapsed in August 2026 — and search demand for suppressor terms is spiking. Here's the keyword, local SEO, and technical playbook FFL dealers need to capture their local market before competitors do.