Federal Review Finds No Evidence That Microstamping Is Reliable

NIST’s review of firearm microstamping research found significant disagreement over whether the technology can reliably produce repeatable, legible markings. The findings arrive as California moves toward a conditional 2028 mandate for semiautomatic pistols.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

FBI 2025 Crime Data: Murder Rate Ties Historic Low After Record Gun Sales

The FBI reports that violent crime recorded its largest one-year rate decline since national estimates began, while the 2025 murder rate tied the historic low set in 1955 and 1956. Years of record firearm purchasing did not produce the bloodbath gun-control advocates predicted.

By Bill Cawthon •

Kongsberg to Deliver Remote Weapon Systems to Canada

KONGSBERG, NORWAY – Aug. 20, 2026 – Kongsberg has signed a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada (‘GDLS-Canada’) valued at NOK 1.1 billion for the delivery of Protector RS4 Remote Weapon Systems. These systems will be integrated onto the Canadian Army’s Armoured Combat Su...

By Eric G •

Firearms Law Lapse: What FFL Dealers Need to Know

Part of a key firearms law lapsed after a federal court ruling — and suppressor sales are booming while dealers wait on ATF guidance. Plus: the ghost guns ruling, retail platform news, and compliance reminders for FFLs.

By Fred Thompson •
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