Posts about "engaged in the business"

How to Find an FFL Dealer in Your State (2026 Guide)

Buyers searching for an FFL dealer near them shop state first, then metro. A step-by-step guide to finding a transfer dealer, verifying the license and comparing fees — plus what that search looks like from the dealer's side of the counter.

Cekada Explains ATF's Appeal of 'Engaged in the Business' Rule Decision

No More Form 4: The Suppressor Playbook for FFL Dealers

ATF's Oct. 9 guidance ended Form 4s for suppressors nationwide and left the SOT rule, the 4473 duty and 50 state laws standing. The operational playbook for dealers this month.

ATF Stops Requiring NFA Approval and Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs Nationwide, Effective October 9, 2026

ATF says it will no longer require NFA approval or registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs nationwide. Here is what still applies. Read the original story: ATF Stops Requiring NFA Approval and Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs Nationwide, Effective October 9, 2026

ATF Stops Enforcing NFA Registration Nationwide for Suppressors, SBRs and More

Gun-rights litigation has forced a major retreat from the NFA registration scheme. ATF’s October 9 guidance extends non-enforcement nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs, while remaining federal requirements and state restrictions still apply.

Second Amendment Foundation Wants To Protect Firearms Advertising

Over the past few years, marketing has been one of the flashpoints of legal battles in the firearms world. In 2022, Bushmaster’s militaristic advertising was one of the sticking points in the Sandy Hook lawsuits that saw Remington forced to pay $73M in a lawsuit. However, the SAF says that&...

Exclusive: Inside the Feds’ Thin Link Between Dugan Ashley and the New Orleans Terrorist

Federal prosecutors tied Dugan Ashley to the New Orleans terrorist through downloaded videos. AmmoLand’s source says the evidence shows no messages, meeting or personal connection—and raises questions about whether the published information would have worked.

Federal Judge Deals Final Death Blow to ATF’s ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule

A Texas federal judge rejected DOJ’s attempt to save pieces of ATF’s Biden-era gun-seller rule, leaving the entire 2024 regulation vacated while warning that ATF’s proposed rewrite repeats the same legal error.

Montgomery County, MD Rewrites Gun Ordinance After Court Loss, Keeps 100-Yard Carry Ban Near Schools, Parks, and Churches

Montgomery County, MD signed a rewritten gun law after a court ruling, keeping 100-yard carry bans near schools, parks, and churches. Read the original story: Montgomery County, MD Rewrites Gun Ordinance After Court Loss, Keeps 100-Yard Carry Ban Near Schools, Parks, and Churches

Federal Judge Upholds Connecticut’s Under-21 Handgun Ban, Rejecting SAF and CCDL Challenge on Every Major Issue

A federal judge upheld Connecticut's under-21 handgun ban in Succow v. Bondi, rejecting the SAF and CCDL challenge after a bench trial. Read the original story: Federal Judge Upholds Connecticut’s Under-21 Handgun Ban, Rejecting SAF and CCDL Challenge on Every Major Issue