May 2026 NICS Checks Show Gun Demand Rising as NFA Numbers Surge

The May 2026 NICS numbers show a split picture: total FBI background checks are down, but NSSF-adjusted checks suggest retail firearm demand is up. Meanwhile, NFA-related checks for suppressors and short-barreled rifles surged more than 100 percent.

By Dean Weingarten •

BREAKING: ATF’s Landmark 34 Rule Package

We got our hands on 20 of the draft versions of the rules scheduled to be published tomorrow and have already included their summaries under the relevant rules below. The rules have not yet been published for comment so the details of each rule are unclear.

By Jacob Paulsen •

Wisconsin FFL Owners: 2026 Compliance & Business Q&A

Wisconsin FFL owners face new compliance pressures in 2026 — from SB1046 dealer permit proposals to ATF inspection changes and crime gun data. Get the Q&A every Wisconsin gun dealer needs to read.

ATF Wait Times in 2026: The Post-Reform Reality for Suppressor Buyers

ATF suppressor wait times in 2026 are faster than ever. Here’s what the latest eForm 4 data shows and what buyers should expect now. The post ATF Wait Times in 2026: The Post-Reform Reality for Suppressor Buyers appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Brent Spicer •
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