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Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms, Uniting Two Historic American Gunmakers
Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a transaction initially valued at $160 million, combining two iconic American gunmakers. The deal significantly expands Smith & Wesson’s hunting and precision rifle portfolio and raises questions about the future of Savage firearms.
NRA, SAF File Brief Asking Court To Implement ‘Dangerousness’ Standard For Lifetime Ban
The Second Amendment Foundation and NRA have filed an amicus brief urging the 5th Circuit to adopt a dangerousness standard for federal firearm prohibitions, arguing that nonviolent felony convictions alone should not justify lifetime disarmament. The post NRA, SAF File Brief Asking Court To Impl...
Delaware Sues Glock in Chancery Court, Asks a Judge to Ban Civilian Sales of “Readily Switchable” Pistols While Admitting Glock Doesn’t Make the Switch
Delaware sued Glock in Chancery Court, asking a judge to bar civilian sales of readily switchable pistols. What the complaint actually says. Read the original story: Delaware Sues Glock in Chancery Court, Asks a Judge to Ban Civilian Sales of “Readily Switchable” Pistols While Admitting Glock...
PSA Sabre Mixtape Vol. 1 Review: A Suppressed .300 Blackout PDW
The PSA Sabre Mixtape Vol. 1 pairs upgraded AR components with a compact .300 Blackout platform and matching titanium suppressor. Here’s how the combination performs—and whether it earns its price.
Same-Day Suppressors: Week One at the Dealer Counter
A Springfield shop sold a suppressor in the time it takes to run a background check - the first real retail read on ATF's October 9 guidance. Week one taught dealers that the federal paper moved, but the compliance load did not.
Report: People Back Gun Control, Until They’re Asked to Pay for It
Americans may tell pollsters they favor gun control, but a new academic study reveals that enthusiasm fades considerably when taxpayers are asked to finance firearm restrictions. Researchers found that even a $100 annual cost can substantially weaken support, raising uncomfortable questions for g...
Federal Judge Strikes Down New York Body Armor Ban, Rules Armor Protected by Second Amendment
A federal judge has struck down New York’s ban on civilian body armor purchases, ruling that protective armor is protected by the Second Amendment. The decision marks a major victory for the Firearms Policy Coalition, although the injunction has been temporarily stayed.
Cook County, Connecticut Defend AR-15 Bans in Supreme Court Briefs Ahead of December Arguments
Cook County and Connecticut are asking the Supreme Court to uphold AR-15 bans by arguing that military usefulness, ballistic effectiveness, and public-safety concerns justify prohibiting America's most popular rifle. Their constitutional arguments could have consequences far beyond the AR-15.
Three Years in Prison to Earn a Day in Court: FPC and Two D.C. Gun Owners Ask the Full D.C. Circuit to Overrule the Standing Rule Shielding the District’s Magazine Ban
FPC asks the full D.C. Circuit to end a standing rule that makes gun owners risk felony charges just to challenge D.C.'s magazine ban. Read the original story: Three Years in Prison to Earn a Day in Court: FPC and Two D.C. Gun Owners Ask the Full D.C. Circuit to Overrule the Standing Rule Shieldi...