Five years after AmmoLand’s John Crump exposed a secret program monitoring lawful firearm purchases through NICS, FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed its existence before Congress. ATF restricted the surveillance system in 2025 but did not eliminate it.
Qilin published approximately 6.3GB of files allegedly stolen from ATF’s legacy CALEA system, exposing investigative records while leaving eForms and other operational systems untouched.
A divided Ninth Circuit panel has left California’s 24/7 gun-store surveillance mandate in place. Judge Kenneth Lee warned that forcing FFLs to record customers’ conversations threatens both free speech and privacy.
Legal purchases of a 3D printer, Glock springs, and a New York-compliant magazine reportedly put Demetrio Daga on a government-generated target list. After 15 months of surveillance produced no observed trafficking, New York authorities raided two homes and charged him over privately manufactured...
ATF confirmed that hackers compromised a standalone computer system after the Qilin ransomware operation claimed the agency as a victim. Sources tell AmmoLand that gun-owner records were not exposed, but the bureau has not revealed whether other files were stolen.
For some of us, summer is a time to go fishing and be out on the lake. For the rest of us, we are daydreaming about hunting in the fall. So, that makes summertime the perfect time to get out trail cameras and to assess our gear for the upcoming hunting seasons. So, in this […] The post AllO...
There are plenty of electric bikes on the market that look great on a product page but are really designed for paved roads, bike paths and relatively tame gravel. Then there are e-bikes that are built with a much more ambitious mission in mind: getting you farther into the woods, across rough gro...
NESTOUT is bringing back a fan favorite with the 5k Carabiner Battery designed specifically for outdoor adventures. Shockproof and water and dust-resistant, it weighs just 6.4 oz and features a built-in carabiner that securely clips onto packs, belts, or other gear loops for hands-free convenienc...
Sources tell AmmoLand News that career attorneys and administration officials are divided over whether to appeal a Texas ruling blocking key NFA registration and approval requirements.
SAF settles its LASD carry lawsuit after the department says it now meets California's 120-day CCW deadline. Here's what changed. Read the original story: 120 Days, Not Years: SAF Settles Its LASD Lawsuit After the Department Says It Now Meets California’s Concealed Carry Deadline