The Silencer Shop Ruling Explained: Why the NFA Isn’t Dead and Why the DOJ Just Blew It
The Silencer Shop ruling didn't kill the NFA. Here's who's covered, why most buyers still need a Form 4, and why the DOJ's refusal to appeal was a mistake.
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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.
Chicago Required Gun Training, Then Banned Every Place to Train
After losing McDonald, Chicago required residents to complete live-fire training before owning a gun—while banning every public range. Ezell v. City of Chicago exposed that scheme and established that the right to keep arms includes learning to use them.
POTD: The Royal Bermuda Regiment With H&K L104A2
Over 3,000 miles from home, and still training hard. More than 100 soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment travelled to the UK in May 2026 for Exercise Active Shield 26, the battalion's annual overseas camp and the focal point of its collective training year. The exercise opened at Lydd...
Concealed Carry Corner: When Less Means More
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at what gun belts you should keep an eye out for and what are some of my favorites. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to look at some co...
NFA Injunction Takes Effect, Now ATF Owes Gun Owners Answers
The seven-day stay of a federal injunction against major NFA registration provisions has expired. Plaintiffs are demanding that ATF explain who is protected, how dealers should proceed, and what happens if DOJ later appeals.
Justice Department Says You Can Carry for Self-Defense in a Post Office, and the Postal Service Ban Cannot Be Enforced
A new Justice Department legal opinion concludes federal law already allows lawful self-defense carry inside public post offices. Read the original story: Justice Department Says You Can Carry for Self-Defense in a Post Office, and the Postal Service Ban Cannot Be Enforced
No Form 4, No Wait: Historic Suppressor Transfers Begin in Texas
Brandon Herrera and Texas Rep. Wes Virdell took possession of suppressors without Form 4s, fingerprints, NFA registration, or advance ATF approval after a historic federal injunction took effect.
27 States Walk Out Same Day, 15 Still File the Form 4: The Full State List After the Midnight Suppressor Injunction
The midnight deadline passed in Leander, Texas. Here is the full list of the 27 states that can skip the Form 4 and the 15 that cannot. Read the original story: 27 States Walk Out Same Day, 15 Still File the Form 4: The Full State List After the Midnight Suppressor Injunction
Ohio’s Unfinished Suppressor Reform Leaves a State-Law Trap for Gun Owners
A federal court has cleared covered suppressor transfers without NFA registration in 27 states. Ohio gun owners remain stuck because lawmakers left SB 214 sitting in committee.