FFL News This Week: ATF Shipping Rule, Court Wins, Dealer Tech
ATF's direct-to-home shipping proposal, major court wins, and new dealer tech — this week's FFL industry news with perspective from the publisher's desk.
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Army Opens Premier Test Ranges to Private Industry for Rapid Innovation
WASHINGTON — In a major effort to accelerate the delivery of critical capabilities to the warfighter, the U.S. Army announced today it is opening four premier stateside military test ranges and collaborating with partners to open an international military test range to private industry for thei...
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.
Federal Awarded Rifle & Shotgun Ammo Contract for Canadian Government
Federal Premium has once again secured a significant ammunition contract. This time it is for the production of rifle and shotgun ammo for our maple syrup-chugging brethren from the north: the Canadian government. The new contract will be looking to fulfill a request for .300 Blackout and 12 Gaug...
Miami Gardens Delivery Driver Shoots and Kills Would-Be Robber Mid-Delivery, Surviving Suspect Charged With Felony Murder
A Miami Gardens delivery driver shot and killed one of two would-be robbers. The surviving suspect faces a felony murder charge. Read the original story: Miami Gardens Delivery Driver Shoots and Kills Would-Be Robber Mid-Delivery, Surviving Suspect Charged With Felony Murder
Sprayed With Bear Spray During a Cash Delivery, Loomis Driver Opens Fire on Three Robbery Suspects, Sending Two to Children’s Hospital
A Loomis armored car driver sprayed with bear spray by three suspects during a Houston robbery attempt opened fire, wounding two teens. Read the original story: Sprayed With Bear Spray During a Cash Delivery, Loomis Driver Opens Fire on Three Robbery Suspects, Sending Two to Children’s Hosp...
Historic NFA Rulings: What FFLs Need to Know
Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
United Shield International and NP Aerospace Join Forces to Enhance Support for US Law Enforcement Bomb Disposal Teams
NP Aerospace, the global armor manufacturer, has formed a strategic partnership with United Shield International, a US manufacturer and specialist provider of advanced ballistic and blast protection solutions for law enforcement and military customers. The partnership brings together two compleme...
14,000 EOTECH Sights and Lasers Headed to M7, XM8, M250 Evaluation
EOTECH announced a major sale of 14,000 units of its OGL (On-Gun Laser) systems, holographic weapon sights, and compatible magnifiers to the U.S. Army through rapid-acquisition Transformation in Contact (TiC) buys. The delivery supports the PAE (Portfolio Acquisition Executives) Maneuver Ground p...
Mistral Inc and Uvision Receive an Additional Order Under US Army Lethal Unmanned Systems Program
More than $50 million delivery order expands HERO 120 systems and ancillary equipment in support of U.S. Soldier training, readiness, and mission successBETHESDA, Md., Aug. 5, 2026 — Mistral Inc. and Uvision announced today that they have received an additional order under the U.S. ArmyR...