ATF’s NFA Retreat: Restoring Gun Rights and Pushing for Repeal
ATF’s nationwide NFA retreat is a major victory. Mark Smith argues wider ownership could strengthen the fight against future suppressor and SBR restrictions.
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No More Form 4: The Suppressor Playbook for FFL Dealers
ATF's Oct. 9 guidance ended Form 4s for suppressors nationwide and left the SOT rule, the 4473 duty and 50 state laws standing. The operational playbook for dealers this month.
Rebel Monster: The Ironclad CSS Virginia
Rebuilt from the scuttled hull of the USS Merrimack, the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia steamed into Hampton Roads and changed naval warfare forever. Tom Laemlein details how this armored Civil War ram sank the USS Cumberland, destroyed the USS Congress, and spread panic through Washington D.C...
Fudd Friday: The Poor Man's Safari Cartridge
Welcome back to another edition of Fudd Friday. This week, we are looking at a cartridge with a dedicated fan base that many shooters have never heard of. The .35 Whelen uses common components to create an affordable American competitor to legendary safari cartridges like the .375 H&H or 9.3x...
ATF Stops Enforcing NFA Registration Nationwide for Suppressors, SBRs and More
Gun-rights litigation has forced a major retreat from the NFA registration scheme. ATF’s October 9 guidance extends non-enforcement nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs, while remaining federal requirements and state restrictions still apply.
NFA Transfers: A Revenue Line Dealers Keep Ignoring
The NFA injunction protects parties and their customers, not every dealer. A field guide to running NFA transfers now, pricing them as a revenue line, and getting found when buyers search for a shop that handles suppressors.
Contra Costa Sheriff Banned Red Dots, Weapon Lights, and 1911s From Concealed Carry. SAF Settlement Forces the County to Drop All Three
SAF settlement: Contra Costa County Sheriff drops bans on red-dot sights, weapon lights, and 1911/2011 pistols for CCW license holders. Read the original story: Contra Costa Sheriff Banned Red Dots, Weapon Lights, and 1911s From Concealed Carry. SAF Settlement Forces the County to Drop All Three
Contra Costa Sheriff Drops Red Dot, Weapon Light and 1911 Carry Bans
Contra Costa County’s sheriff has agreed to withdraw concealed-carry bans on red dots, weapon-mounted lights and 1911/2011 pistols following a SAF lawsuit. Gun owners should never have needed federal litigation to carry common defensive equipment.
DOJ Fights Broader NFA Relief After Letting Suppressor Ruling Stand
DOJ is opposing statewide and nationwide NFA relief after letting the Texas injunction stand. AmmoLand expects ATF guidance within days that could reshape the practical impact for suppressor and SBR owners.
Everytown’s $10 Million Push Targets Eight House Races and Gun Rights
Everytown for Gun Safety—the billionaire-backed gun prohibition lobbying group founded years ago by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg—is reportedly pumping at least $10 million into eight key congressional races in five states.