No Tax, No Excuse: NFA Suppressor and SBR Registry Gun Rights Next Target
Three federal lawsuits argue that Congress’s zeroed-out suppressor and SBR tax leaves ATF’s registration system without a leg to stand on.
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White Light-Laser Combos: Was I Wrong?
Back in the 1990s, it was widely predicted that laser sights might very well be the next “big thing” in handguns utilized for personal defense. The first successful laser sight was invented by Dr. John Matthews — founder of famed SureFire — some years before, but it wasn’t quite ready f...
Gun-Rights Groups Tell Sixth Circuit the NFA’s SBR Registry Is Unconstitutional
Four major gun-rights groups say 1.17 million registered SBRs are protected arms. Their Sixth Circuit brief argues the NFA registry rests on a 1934 drafting accident, not American history.
Federal & Remington Awarded FBI Rifle Ammo Contract for 4 Bullet Types
Federal , Remington, and a lot of the ammunition brands under The Kinetic Group (TKG) umbrella are known for securing military and government ammo contracts. Now, TKG is announcing once again that they have secured a rifle ammunition contract with the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) for 4 t...
St. Croix Triumph Surf Series Rods get Modernized
Quality American rod builders, St. Croix, are back with the new modernized St. Croix Triumph Surf Series Rods. This is an angler-driven modernization of the legacy St. Croix Triumph Surf Rods that anglers have used and enjoyed in the past. The Triumph Surf series of rods consists of seven spinnin...
Silencer Saturday #440: A Special Integral Upper From The DEA Archives
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we are taking a look at a lesser-known integral suppressor upper. This is the Clandestine Laboratory Enforcem...
Magnum Research Threads the .50 AE Desert Eagle
Magnum Research has announced a threaded barrel option for the Desert Eagle chambered in .50 Action Express, complete with a custom L5 piston designed specifically for suppressed fire. It's an interesting engineering solution to a platform that doesn't typically appear on suppressor-equ...
Supreme Court AR-15 Case May Put Magazine Bans in the Crosshairs
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a major Second Amendment case over AR-15-platform rifles, but the real impact could reach far beyond so-called “assault weapon” bans.
Are Custom Holsters Worth It?
There comes a time in most people’s lives when they start looking for exactly what they want instead of just what is available. With the benefit of experience and some additional disposable income, many experienced shooters start seeking out custom solutions that match their needs precisely...
June NICS Checks Jump as NFA Background Checks Surge 177%
June 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS checks rose 11.7% from last year, while NFA background checks exploded 177% as suppressor and SBR demand continued to climb.