ATF’s NFA Retreat: Restoring Gun Rights and Pushing for Repeal
ATF’s nationwide NFA retreat is a major victory. Mark Smith argues wider ownership could strengthen the fight against future suppressor and SBR restrictions.
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No More Form 4: The Suppressor Playbook for FFL Dealers
ATF's Oct. 9 guidance ended Form 4s for suppressors nationwide and left the SOT rule, the 4473 duty and 50 state laws standing. The operational playbook for dealers this month.
Bear Spray Buying Guide: 4 Top Picks Compared
When a bear closes the distance, the specifications on the label matter less than three things working together: enough volume to keep spraying, enough range to deploy before the animal reaches you, and a delivery system you can operate under stress. In the assessment of Meg Carney, a spray consi...
NFA Guidance Is Live: The Q4 Market Math for FFL Dealers
ATF's October 9 open letter makes NFA approval and registration voluntary nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. The market math: September's demand data, what actually moved on the P&L, and where the category goes next quarter.
Silencer Saturday #453: NFA Sea Change In Wake Of ATF Guidance Letter
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . The ATF released its long-awaited guidance letter regarding changes to the National Firearms Act today. It i...
ATF Finally Provides Guidance On NFA Transfers, No Registration Required!
ATF says it will no longer enforce NFA registration or prior approval requirements for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. The post ATF Finally Provides Guidance On NFA Transfers, No Registration Required! appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
ATF Stops Requiring NFA Approval and Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs Nationwide, Effective October 9, 2026
ATF says it will no longer require NFA approval or registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs nationwide. Here is what still applies. Read the original story: ATF Stops Requiring NFA Approval and Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs Nationwide, Effective October 9, 2026
ATF Drops NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs: What Changed and What Didn’t
ATF will no longer require NFA approval or registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here's what changed, what still applies, and where state law can still trip you up.
ATF Stops Enforcing NFA Registration Nationwide for Suppressors, SBRs and More
Gun-rights litigation has forced a major retreat from the NFA registration scheme. ATF’s October 9 guidance extends non-enforcement nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs, while remaining federal requirements and state restrictions still apply.
NFA Transfers: A Revenue Line Dealers Keep Ignoring
The NFA injunction protects parties and their customers, not every dealer. A field guide to running NFA transfers now, pricing them as a revenue line, and getting found when buyers search for a shop that handles suppressors.