The Paper Trail Is the Defense: This Week in FFL Compliance

A suppressor-transfer screening tool, free employee NICS checks from November 27, a Fifth Circuit appeal and California's recording mandate — four moves that all shift dealer risk from filing the right form to proving the right decision.

By Fred Thompson •

Kraken Kinetics Launches Odin Energetics with Solugen

Kraken Kinetics is proud to publicly launch Odin Energetics, our new joint venture with Solugen Aerospace & Defense. Odin was created to rethink how America produces and delivers advanced energetics, the explosives and propellants at the core of modern munitions. The challenge is straightforw...

By Eric G •

Quiet Cans, Polite Prices: Polite Society Ind | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, ⁨@BallisticAviation⁩ talks with Shawn of Polite Society Industries about the company’s line of 3D-printed suppressors. A group of industry veterans founded the Tampa, Florida, company in 2026. Its pitch is simple: the $200 federal tax stamp on suppressors went to $0...

By Luke C. •

Limited Drop: The OZ DOOM XL by Zev x WRMFZY

In 2023, Zev and WRMFZY teamed up to release the original OZ DOOM. Now, this custom OZ9 is back with a longer slide and a distinctive look that’s hard to ignore.

By Rob G •

Smith & Wesson Brings Back the Model 1917 and Model 22 Classics

Smith & Wesson is reaching back more than a century for its latest Classics release. In all honesty, yours truly thought the Classics line was gonna get shuttered or discontinued way down the line, so this is a pleasant surprise. The company just announced the return of two large-frame .45 re...

By Sam.S •

UK Earmarks £2 Billion for SA80 Replacement

The UK’s Ministry of Defence has fired the starter pistol on Project Grayburn, the program to replace the in-service SA80 / L85A3. The Ministry of Defense posted a notice for an Industry Day for Project Grayburn to get input from industry on what systems, capabilities and manufacturing pack...

By Matthew Moss •

A Magnum Suppressor/Brake Combo Under 10 Oz? TENET | CANCON 2026

At CANCON West 2026, ⁨@BallisticAviation⁩  stops by TENET Suppressors to see the company’s newest line, the Buckskin series. Co-Founder Mike explains that TENET built its name on lightweight hunting suppressors for long-range and backcountry shooters, and the Buckskin is aimed at a...

By Luke C. •

Reptilia Launches AGS 30mm 20 MOA Mount

New 30mm configuration brings 20 MOA cant and a low mounting profile to the AGS family October 29, 2026 — Reptilia announces the launch of the AGS™ 30mm 20 MOA Mount in black, expanding its mounting options for modern bolt-action rifles. The new configuration pairs a 30mm scope diameter with ...

By Eric G •
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