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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Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and SBRs
A Texas federal judge ruled the NFA's registration scheme unconstitutional for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Here's who it actually covers and what hasn't changed yet.
How FFLs Win Sales From Online Gun Marketplaces
Local gun shops are seeing record sales through online marketplaces. A practical playbook for independent FFLs: list where buyers shop, sync inventory in real time, and turn every transfer into a repeat customer.
U.S. Moves Most Suppressor Exports From ITAR to Commerce Control
If your suppressor spends its life at American ranges and hunting grounds, nothing changes. Manufacturers, exporters, some professional travelers, and people who attend overseas competitions or demonstrations have more reason to read the fine print.
ATF's 34 Proposed Changes: What FFL Dealers Need to Know
The ATF's 34 proposed regulatory changes could reshape how FFL dealers do business. Here's what the federal rollback, state pushback, and pending court cases mean for your shop.
Divide Gun’s Holistic MTN Lite Ti Suppressor for Backcountry Hunters
For backcountry hunters who already count ounces on everything else in the pack, Divide Gun Company’s new MTN Lite Ti suppressor is aimed squarely at the scale on the bathroom floor before a hunt. Built from 6Al-4V titanium in a tubeless welded shell, the can is positioned as part of Divide...
PSA GOA-15 Stripped Lower Is $79.99 Shipped–Help Fund the Fight to Abolish the NFA
Palmetto State Armory’s GOA-15 stripped lower is $79.99 shipped, with $25 from every sale supporting GOA’s continuing lawsuit to dismantle the National Firearms Act.
Regulatory Whiplash Hits FFLs as States Push Back on Reform
Federal ATF reforms, aggressive state pushback, and a pivotal Supreme Court docket are creating regulatory whiplash for FFL dealers. Here is what the divergence means for your shop and how to plan around it.
FFL Keyword Strategy: Win 'FFL Transfer Near Me' Searches
FFL dealers are losing transfer customers to competitors who rank for local searches. This practical keyword and technical SEO guide shows how to win "FFL transfer near me" traffic — and how to capitalize on regulatory news spikes.
FFL Local SEO: 7 Steps to Rank in Gun Searches
Local search is where FFL dealers win or lose customers. A practical 7-step guide to keyword strategy, Google Business Profile optimization, technical SEO, and content that captures regulatory-driven search demand.