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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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.
New Zealand Arms Bill Passes Third Reading
The bill says most of the replacement law is intended to commence on September 23, 2026, with the complete package phased in by February 23, 2028. Those dates explain why different provisions may change at different times. They do not eliminate Royal Assent or the need for supporting regulations ...
Ninth Circuit Forced to Deliver Rare Second Amendment Win Against Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’
The Ninth Circuit reinstated an injunction against Hawaii’s private-property “vampire rule” after the Supreme Court held that the default ban on licensed carry violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments.
Darley Named No. 2026 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Company Recognized for Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses Itasca, Illinois, August 12, 2026 – Darley today announced it has been ranked No. 2026 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private compani...
Direct-to-Home Gun Shipping: What FFL Dealers Should Do Now
The ATF's proposed direct-to-home delivery rule could reroute online gun sales around the local transfer counter. Claire Eason breaks down the timeline, the state-level and court obstacles, and the revenue moves dealers should make before the rule lands.
Congress Presses ATF to Broaden NFA Relief While DOJ Debates Appeal
With a seven-day stay about to expire, 47 Republican lawmakers are urging DOJ to stop defending the NFA’s zero-tax registration scheme and direct ATF to apply Judge Hendrix’s ruling nationwide.
Courts, ATF Reforms, and E-Commerce: The FFL Week in Review
A federal judge weakens a key gun-control law, the Supreme Court takes up Washington's AR-15 ban, and ATF reforms continue to reshape the regulatory landscape. Fred Thompson's weekly digest of the stories FFL dealers need to watch.
Zero Tax, Zero Justification: Can Congress Finish the Job on the NFA?
A federal judge gutted the NFA’s zero-tax registration scheme. Now Boebert’s Freedom From Taxes Act could put machine guns and destructive devices on the same path.
July's NICS Numbers Show We're Back In Business
The NICS numbers come from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and they are a rough correlation to firearms sales in the U.S.; licensed dealers must check the NICS database before a sale, and when you add up all those queries, you have your NICS numbers for the month.