FFL License Types Explained: Type 01, 03, 07, and More
Learn about all FFL license types including Type 01 dealer, Type 03 collector, Type 07 manufacturer, and more. Includes fees, privileges, and which license type is right for your needs.
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Gonzales Under Ethics Investigation After Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Forces Runoff
Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a House Ethics Committee investigation after gun rights activist Brandon Herrera forced a runoff in Texas District 23’s Republican primary.
Norming Guns Away: Social Norm Formation, International Influence, and the Second Amendment After Bruen
In the post-Bruen era, where historical tradition has been reaffirmed as the controlling interpretive framework, norm-based reasoning warrants heightened scrutiny.
Minnesota Advances Semi-auto Firearm Ban Allowing Warrantless Home Inspections of Gun Owners
Minnesota bill banning semiautomatic firearms faces fierce opposition over warrantless inspections and criminalization of common weapons.
A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process
Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.
NFA Items Explained: $0 Tax Stamps in 2026 + How to Find an NFA-Friendly FFL
Complete guide to NFA items in 2026 with the new $0 tax stamp. Learn about suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and how to find NFA-friendly FFLs with FFLSearch.net.
ANALYSIS: No Tears for Struggling ‘Legacy Media’ Which Abandoned 2A
When was the last time anyone read a pro-Second Amendment editorial, representing the newspaper’s position, in the WaPo...which told its readers that “shall not be infringed” means exactly what it says?
[SHOT 2026] Hands On with Steyr’s New AT Pistols
At SHOT Show 2026’s Industry Day at the Range TFB had the privilege of getting early access to the range to cover the ceremonial First Shot of SHOT. One of the benefits of this was we were able to get hands on as soon as the range went hot and I was able to put a couple of magazines through...
Committed Gun-Grabbers Claim to Support the Second Amendment
Hey there, gun control fans! We’re always happy to welcome folks to freedom, but we wonder if you realize what it means to support the Second Amendment.
A Day At S5 Tactical: How a US G36/UMP is Made
A few months back, I had the privilege of having Bo from S5 Tactical on my podcast to talk about his, at the time, new company producing U.S.-made G36 and UMP-style rifles and pistols. Coming away from that conversation, I knew I needed to learn more. Bo was gracious enough to grant my cohost Kev...