FFL News: Suppressors, Glock Bans and 1.4 Billion Records

DOJ formally let the suppressor ruling stand and ATF told dealers in Dallas it will not cite 4473 transfers of cans. Plus Connecticut's Glock ban blocked, California's roster counter-move, and why 1.41 billion trace records matter to your paperwork.

By Fred Thompson •

Gun Rights Groups Ask Supreme Court to End Lifetime Gun Bans for Nonviolent Felons

Joseph Johnson’s 2015 marijuana-cultivation conviction left him barred from possessing firearms or ammunition. NRA, FPC and SAF are asking the Supreme Court to hear his challenge, arguing that Founding-era history does not support permanently disarming peaceable Americans.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

MAG Exchange Industry Night (ANG & ARC) October 26-27 in Tuscon

We are just under a month out from this year’s MAG Exchange Industry Night held in convention with the ANG & ARC WEPTAC Conference, October 26-27 in Tuscon, Arizona. Although MAG Exchange is open to the public, the target audience is ANG and AFRES ground combatants (PJ, TACP, SR, CCT, S...

By Eric G •

MAG Exchange – Two Months Out

MAG Exchange is a private event held during evenings during the ARC WEPTAC which brings together industry leaders, innovaters, and professionals for an exclusive evening of networking, product showcases, and mission-focused solutions. October 26-27 on Tucson, AZ. Companies interested in exhibitin...

By Eric G •

Montana FWP Lowers Wolf Population Estimate, Proposes New Hunting and Trapping Rules

New Model Cuts Montana’s Wolf Population Estimate Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released its 2025 Annual Wolf Report on Friday alongside proposed regulations for the 2026-27 wolf hunting and trapping season. The report introduces a new population and distribution prediction model that ...

By AllOutdoor Staff •

May 2026 NICS Checks Show Gun Demand Rising as NFA Numbers Surge

The May 2026 NICS numbers show a split picture: total FBI background checks are down, but NSSF-adjusted checks suggest retail firearm demand is up. Meanwhile, NFA-related checks for suppressors and short-barreled rifles surged more than 100 percent.

By Dean Weingarten •