FFL News: Suppressor Boom, Direct-Ship Rule & NFA Reopening
This week's top stories for FFL dealers: a suppressor sales surge amid regulatory confusion, a proposed direct-to-home shipping rule, and the NFA pipeline reopening.
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The Op-Ed That Argued Itself Into the 2A Camp
A VCU student argues for repealing the Second Amendment while keeping an AR-15 because he fears political violence and government overreach. That's quite a contradiction. The post The Op-Ed That Argued Itself Into the 2A Camp appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Public Defender's Second Amendment Argument Has Some Folks Up in Arms
FirstSpear Friday Focus: NTOA 2026
Come see us next week at the 2026 NTOA Law Enforcement Operations Conference over at booth#267 from Sunday, August 30th, through Monday, August 31st. Check out our product line-up and catch up with our team to learn more about what’s coming in 2027! FirstSpear is the premier sourc...
FBI Report Really Does Throw Water on Whole 'More Guns Equal More Crime' Thing
The Place For Mini Thermals
The mini thermal market is an interesting one. Who hasn’t seen a thermal on a pistol and thought, oh hey, that’s neat. Of course, they mount to rifles and give you a mini thermal reflex sight. It seems great, but then you start using one, and it’s odd. If you’ve ever trained with a red [&...
Ground Combat Element 2040
26 Aug 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Marine Corps released Ground Combat Element 2040 Fiscal Year 2026 strategic framework today, outlining the service’s vision to ensure ground forces remain lethal and adaptable against peer adversaries. This update nests under the Marine Corps Force D...
G3 vs World: Trials of Modern Battle Rifles in Pakistan
When I was a kid, I kept asking my father the same stupid question: ‘Daddy, what is the best gun ever?’ He kept patiently explaining that it depends on the mission and circumstances. I understood that, but deep down, the question always remained with me.
POTD: The Lightweight M26 Modular Shotgun In Action With MPs
Soldiers with the 554th Military Police Company conduct range training and qualification on the M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System at Panzer Range Complex in Böblingen. The M26 MASS, a 12-gauge manually operated shotgun, mounts directly under the M4 carbine or fires as a standalone weapon.
Concealed Carry Corner: Bigger Isn't Always Better
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at some of the keys to successfully carrying a concealed handgun. 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 why certain individuals,...