Silencer Rules Lapse, Direct-to-Home Shipping Looms

The administration let 90-year-old silencer regulations lapse after a federal court ruling, while a proposed rule could open direct-to-home gun shipping. Here is what FFL dealers need to know this week.

By Fred Thompson •

Sour Grapes: Gun-Ban Advocates Lose Their Minds Over DOJ Not Appealing NFA Ruling

Giffords, Brady and Everytown are predictably furious after DOJ declined to keep the NFA injunction on hold. Suppressors, SBRs and SBSs are suddenly being called some of America’s “deadliest weapons.” The post Sour Grapes: Gun-Ban Advocates Lose Their Minds Over DOJ Not Appealing NFA Ruling...

By Mark Chesnut •

NFA Ruling Lapses Silencer Rules: What FFL Dealers Must Know

A Texas federal judge invalidated key NFA registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns after the DOJ declined to appeal. Here's what the resulting patchwork means for FFL dealers — and how to prepare for both the risk and the opportunity.

By Claire Eason •

Gun Group Seeks Clarity From ATF, DOJ On Purchase Of NFA Items After Court Ruling

Some buyers have already walked away with suppressors without Form 4s. Others are being told to wait. Now SAF and the Jensen plaintiffs want ATF and DOJ to explain exactly what the NFA injunction means for gun owners. The post Gun Group Seeks Clarity From ATF, DOJ On Purchase Of NFA Items After C...

By Mark Chesnut •

Suppressor Deregulation: The SEO Playbook for FFL Dealers

The NFA registration requirement for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs lapsed in August 2026 — and search demand for suppressor terms is spiking. Here's the keyword, local SEO, and technical playbook FFL dealers need to capture their local market before competitors do.

By Sara Owens •

The Rimfire Report: The FarrowTech Ruger Mark IV 22R PDW Kit

FarrowTech, as we talked about a few weeks ago here when we reviewed their FT-M body kit for the KelTec P-17 , is in the business of making all sorts of accessories, kits, and conversions for some very affordable firearms. After our article  featuring the P-17 kit, FarrowTech was kind enough...

By Luke C. •

What the 2026 ATF Deregulation Means for FFL Dealers

The DOJ let silencer, shotgun and rifle deregulation stand, and a direct-to-home shipping rule is on the table. Here's what that means for FFL economics — and how dealers should position for the next 12 months.

By Mark Edwards •

Silencer Saturday #445: Unregistered Silencers For All?

Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . It has actually happened. Licensed dealers have sold silencers to customers without NFA paperwork, and it was all legal....

By Daniel Y •

Angled Spade Launches Fulcrum, Fulcrum-Ti, and Lotus Suppressors

The standard Fulcrum is made from Inconel 718. It measures 6.02 inches long and 1.6 inches in diameter, with a listed suppressor-only weight of 14 ounces. Angled Spade rates it for full-automatic fire and says it is optimized for 5.56 NATO while supporting projectiles up to 6mm. The company'...

By Josh C •
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