Posts about "appointments"
Republicans Lost Congress. What Does the 2026 Election Mean for America’s Gun Owners?
Democrats captured Congress in the 2026 midterms, threatening Trump's unfinished Second Amendment agenda. With major Republican losses in Texas and other conservative states, gun owners face new challenges over national reciprocity, NFA reform, and federal gun-control legislation.
FFL License Lookup: How to Verify Any FFL Dealer
Every transfer, sale and shipment between licensees rests on one question: is that FFL real and current? Here is how the ATF lookup actually works, what it returns, what it cannot tell you, and how customers use it to judge your shop.
Appointment-Only FFLs: What Customers Need to Find You
A new Illinois ordinance lets up to five home-based, appointment-only gunsmithing and transfer operations open their doors. For FFLs with no storefront, the entire business is being findable — here is the growth playbook.
How to Find an FFL Dealer in Your State (2026 Guide)
Buyers searching for an FFL dealer near them shop state first, then metro. A step-by-step guide to finding a transfer dealer, verifying the license and comparing fees — plus what that search looks like from the dealer's side of the counter.
Streamlight Announces Key Sales Leadership Promotions
Four Veteran Team Members Assume Expanded Roles Across Law Enforcement, Sporting Goods, Federal/Military and OEM Markets EAGLEVILLE, PA, October 5, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting tools, announced four key sales leadership promotions, effective Oc...
Housing Authority Eviction Over Armed Defense Ignores Prior Court Rulings
Police identified Torrey Holliday as a robbery victim. The St. Louis Housing Authority cited “criminal activity” in a notice terminating his lease after he fought back with a gun. Courts have repeatedly rejected restrictions on gun rights in public housing.
FFL Transfers: Turning a Fee Into a Customer Pipeline
Transfers look like a $25-$50 paperwork fee. They are the highest-intent buyer your shop sees all week - and the cheapest customer-acquisition channel you own, if the four touchpoints between arrival and pickup are handled right.
Guns That Disappointed Me
As someone who owns way too many guns, I have had more than a few that I consider disappointments. Guns that disappoint me are not inherently bad. I typically define bad guns as guns that are unreliable, dangerous, and simply can’t achieve their goals. The guns that disappointed me are fine, bu...
Los Angeles Made Gun Owners Wait Years for Carry Permits. DOJ’s Deal Would Add Court Enforcement
Los Angeles County made some gun owners wait years for action on their carry permits. A proposed DOJ settlement would impose four years of public reporting, federal verification, and court enforcement—but only after a federal judge approves it.