Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
CRPA, SAF, GOA, GOF, Gun Owners of California, and individual plaintiffs have reached a settlement resolving the remaining claims in a major California carry-rights lawsuit. The agreement follows LASD’s representation that it now meets the state’s 120-day CCW processing deadline.
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a lever gun that beat Winchester to the punch. This is a Marlin Model 1881 in 45-70 Government with a special order 32 inch heavy barrel, finished in 1890. Here is the thing about the 1881. Winchester owned the lever action market, and in 18...
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.
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.
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
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
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Marlin’s first try at a lever action rifle. This is a deluxe Model 1881 in 40-60 Marlin from the first year of production. Before 1881, John Marlin was known for single shot pistols and small rifles. The Model 1881 pointed the company ...
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.
Several NFA provisions have been ruled unconstitutional by a North Texas US District Court. A $0 tax is no tax therefore the powers and provisions provided by it being a tax are not there. MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTNORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXASSAN ANGELO DIVISION Artic...