Virginia's Gun-Industry Watchdog: What FFL Dealers Face Now
Virginia's new FAIR Unit can investigate FFLs and sue them under HB 21. Here is what "reasonable controls" means in practice - and the records that protect a dealer's license.
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NFA Guidance 'Weeks Away': What ATF Told Dealers in Dallas
ATF's director and chief counsel spent three days with FFLs in Dallas. The NFA guidance dealers have waited for is close but unsigned, 4473 suppressor transfers will not be cited, and the new Form 4473 slips past the holidays. What was actually said - and what to do with it.
ATF Says Suppressor and SBR Guidance Could Arrive Within Weeks
ATF Director Robert Cekada says long-awaited guidance covering suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns could arrive within weeks. The agency also says FFLs will not be cited for lawful suppressor transfers completed on Form 4473 under the federal injunction.
NSSF, Shadow Systems Sue to Stop Connecticut Handgun Ban Before Oct. 1
NSSF, Shadow Systems and Blue Trail Range are asking a federal court to stop Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” ban before it takes effect October 1, arguing that the state cannot outlaw common handguns because criminals can illegally modify them.
Week in Review: NFA Limbo and a NICS Warning for FFLs
Washington spent five days widening the gap between what gun law now allows and what ATF has told dealers to do. The FFL news digest for the week of September 21, and the decisions you should not make yet.
Trump Orders DOJ Not to Appeal Texas Ruling That Struck Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs
Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal the Texas ruling striking NFA registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs, CBS reports. What it means. Read the original story: Trump Orders DOJ Not to Appeal Texas Ruling That Struck Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs
DOJ Stands Down on NFA Challenge After White House Intervention
President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department not to appeal the Silencer Shop ruling, leaving a major injunction against key National Firearms Act registration and approval provisions in place for covered plaintiffs, members and customers.
FFL News: DOJ Won't Appeal NFA Ruling; Virginia Dealer Unit
The administration won't appeal the Texas NFA ruling, but the injunction covers members and customers of the plaintiffs, not the general public — 4473, NICS and Section 922(b)(4) all still apply. Plus Virginia's new FAIR enforcement unit, the FBI's NICS Monitoring confirmation, and the state-level split on registration.
Langdon Tactical Applies Its Performance Treatment to the Mossberg 590
The new LTT Mossberg 590 combines Langdon Tactical’s action and trigger work with NP3-coated components, improved sights, Magpul furniture and a forthcoming 14.375-inch Shockwave model.
Missouri Challenges NFA Registry for Untaxed Suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is challenging ATF’s continued registration of suppressors and short-barreled firearms after Congress eliminated the tax that supported the NFA scheme.