FFL News: Suppressor Boom, Direct-Ship Rule & NFA Reopening
This week's top stories for FFL dealers: a suppressor sales surge amid regulatory confusion, a proposed direct-to-home shipping rule, and the NFA pipeline reopening.
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TFB Behind the Gun #232: FAST Auto Rifle Division ft. Russell Phagan
Russell Phagan has never met a shooting sport rule he didn't want to push. From building out the Brutality match series with InRangeTV, to founding FAST (Firearms Action Shooting Trials) as its own standalone series, to his day job as VP at KE Arms, he's spent ...
Retail FFLs Are Dwindling: 5 Growth Strategies That Still Work
Retail FFL numbers are falling while direct-to-home shipping and online marketplaces rise. These five growth strategies — local search, NFA authority, used-gun digitization, transfer revenue, and rule-change positioning — still work for dealers who execute.
Suppressor Deregulation: What FFL Dealers Must Know Now
A Texas federal judge struck down NFA registration for suppressors and short-barreled rifles in 15 states, and DOJ declined to appeal. Here's what FFL dealers need to know about the sales boom, pending guidance, and compliance risk.
Virginia Assault Weapon Ban Status Leaving Dealers, Customers Confused
ARO – Blade-Tech Taser 10 Wrap
The next in a series of new product launches, ARO has released a Wrap model for the Blade-Tech Taser 10 Holster. The Wrap is designed to allow the user to mount pouches to their retention holster. Previously, ARO has supported retention holsters for pistols, but customers have requested the same ...
EOTech & Unity Tactical Launch Integrated HHS System
EOTech has partnered with Unity Tactical to release the HHS UNITY I, a factory-assembled hybrid holographic sight combining the EXPS3-0 holographic sight and G33 3X magnifier with Unity 's FAST mounting infrastructure. The system arrives as a plug-and-play alternative to sourcing and integra...
FFL Lookup & 'Near Me' Searches: Local SEO Guide for Dealers
Bing data shows 'ffl lookup' and 'ffl dealers near me' drive the highest-intent traffic in the firearms market — yet most dealers never show up. Here's the local SEO playbook for owning those queries.
TFB Weekly Web Deals 201: Deals for August 24th, 2026
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 201, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...
Suppressor Sales Boom After NFA Ruling: Market Report
A Texas court ruling deregulated suppressors and sent sales surging, but FFLs face a 27-state patchwork and an Oct. 5 appeal deadline. Here's the market data and the playbook.