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.
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When Industry Leaders Unite, Innovation Follows
Barrett CEO Bryan James recently met with Strategic Sciences CEO Russ Oliver and President Patrick Kisgen to explore how Strategic Sciences’ advanced technologies can integrate with Barrett systems while advancing the future of shoulder-fired capabilities. Together, we’re building the...
School Official Says “Anything Above Zero” Is Reasonable Suspicion in Gun-Owner Truck Search
A New Hampshire administrator testified that anything “above zero”—even a one-percent possibility—could justify searching a student gun owner’s truck. SAF says lawful gun ownership cannot erase Fourth Amendment protections.
July Gun Sales Rise 8.5% as NFA Checks More Than Double
July's adjusted NICS total rose 8.5% year over year, while NFA checks more than doubled. The numbers show how policy—not population alone—continues to drive America's firearm market.
Mobile, AL Man Robbed at Gunpoint Draws His Own Pistol, But Doesn’t Win the Gunfight
A Mobile man drew his gun on a stranger who tried to rob him at gunpoint on Seale Street. He was shot and survived. Read the original story: Mobile, AL Man Robbed at Gunpoint Draws His Own Pistol, But Doesn’t Win the Gunfight
SAF Reply Brief Says New Hampshire School Searched an 18-Year-Old’s Truck Solely Because He Lawfully Owns a Handgun
SAF's reply brief says a New Hampshire school searched an 18-year-old's truck solely because he was known to lawfully own a gun. Read the original story: SAF Reply Brief Says New Hampshire School Searched an 18-Year-Old’s Truck Solely Because He Lawfully Owns a Handgun
Congress Zeroed the $200 Tax and Kept the Registry. A Federal Judge in Texas Just Ruled It Cannot Have Both
A federal judge in Texas ruled the NFA registration scheme for suppressors and short-barreled rifles unconstitutional. Here is what it means. Read the original story: Congress Zeroed the $200 Tax and Kept the Registry. A Federal Judge in Texas Just Ruled It Cannot Have Both
Appeals Courts Now Split on 10-Round Magazine Bans, and California’s Is the Case Asking the Supreme Court to Step In
Two federal appeals courts now split on 10-round magazine bans. Duncan v. Bonta petitioners want the Supreme Court to settle it. Read the original story: Appeals Courts Now Split on 10-Round Magazine Bans, and California’s Is the Case Asking the Supreme Court to Step In
Illinois Judge Rules Foster and Daycare Homes Are ‘Sensitive Places’
A federal judge has upheld Illinois restrictions on operable firearms inside licensed foster and daycare homes, ruling that private residences used for child care may be treated as sensitive places analogous to schools.
California Banned Glock Sales on July 1. On August 4, SAF, NRA and FPC Filed to Stop It
California's ban on Glock and Glock-style pistol sales is in force. A federal judge hears the motion to block it Sept. 4. Read the original story: California Banned Glock Sales on July 1. On August 4, SAF, NRA and FPC Filed to Stop It