Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
Federal ATF reforms, aggressive state pushback, and a pivotal Supreme Court docket are creating regulatory whiplash for FFL dealers. Here is what the divergence means for your shop and how to plan around it.
FFL dealers are losing transfer customers to competitors who rank for local searches. This practical keyword and technical SEO guide shows how to win "FFL transfer near me" traffic — and how to capitalize on regulatory news spikes.
Local search is where FFL dealers win or lose customers. A practical 7-step guide to keyword strategy, Google Business Profile optimization, technical SEO, and content that captures regulatory-driven search demand.
With ATF regulatory reforms creating new opportunities and market momentum surging into 2026, FFL dealers have a rare window to grow. This guide covers online marketplace strategy, POS upgrades, compliance marketing, SMS campaigns, and revenue diversification — a five-point playbook for the rest of the year.
The Third Circuit's en banc ruling striking down New Jersey's semi-automatic rifle and magazine bans takes effect July 31, 2026. NJ State Police have notified dealers. Plus: VA injunction lifting, DOJ blocks Virgin Islands ban, and Maryland Glock ban challenged.
New Jersey State Police have notified gun dealers that the Third Circuit’s decision striking down the state’s semiautomatic rifle and standard-capacity magazine bans takes effect July 31, 2026. Dealers are still waiting for the state’s promised compliance guidance.
SAF, NRA and FPC are asking a federal judge to block Maryland’s Glock ban before January 1, 2027, arguing SB 334 targets common handguns while existing prohibitions on illegal switches remain in force.
The House passed H.R. 1181 by 221–201, advancing a federal ban on firearm-specific merchant category codes. The bill would shut down MCC 5723 and override state gun-store tracking mandates.
ATF would eliminate the Biden administration’s formal presumptions for identifying unlicensed firearms dealers. Gun Owners of America warns that the replacement still preserves enforcement theories that could be used against ordinary gun owners.