William J. Ryan worked behind the scenes in some of the ATF's biggest firearms controversies. Federal court records reveal his role in pistol brace litigation, Rare Breed Triggers, and the agency's gun classification decisions.
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SAF’s new factsheet answers ‘weapon of war’ claims in Supreme Court briefs with quotes from founders, judges and scholars from 1765 to 1898. Read the original story: SAF’s Kostas Moros Answers Everytown and Cook County With Founders, Judges, and 1800s Schoolbooks
Palmetto State Armory now ships short-barreled rifles without ATF Form 4 to 17 states, including Texas. Here’s what the injunction covers. Read the original story: Palmetto State Armory Starts Shipping Short-Barreled Rifles Without a Form 4 to 17 States, and Its Seat as an Original Plaintiff Pu...
Oregon already has some of America's toughest gun laws, yet gun control activists are demanding more after the deadly Bend school shooting. The restrictions failed to stop the killer. An armed parent did.
SIG Sauer has added an SBR to the CROSS Sawtooth line, chambered in .308 Winchester with a 12.5-inch (317.5 mm) PROOF Research carbon fibre barrel. It weighs just over 6 lb (2,770 g), and with the stock folded, it comes down to 23.5 in (597 mm). A bolt gun that packs to under two feet is a genuin...
What makes the best rifle for deer hunting? If you’re looking for some help buying the right gun for deer season, read on for advice based on different hunting scenarios—the best rifle for whitetail deer hunting in the thick softwoods of Maine is a lot different from a deer rifle that works ...
83-year-old 'Heat' director Michael Mann shot himself in the left thigh while holstering a .45 at an LA range. The safety lesson. Read the original story: 83-Year-Old ‘Heat’ Director Michael Mann Shoots Himself in the Left Thigh While Holstering a .45 at LA Gun Range
We are living in the Golden Age of firearms. There’s never been a time when consumers had more options readily available. One of the most competitive arenas is concealed-carry guns. After nearly 13 years at a high-volume FFL, the most common question I heard was, “Where do I begin?” With al...
ATF stopped enforcing NFA approval, registration and tax-stamp requirements for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs on October 9 — and its chief counsel resigned on October 30. What still applies to dealers, and what customers will expect to see on your listing.