FFL Week in Review: Gun Law Lapse, Ghost Gun Ruling

A key firearms law lapsed, ghost gun rules fell in court, DOJ opened a rights-restoration path, and direct-to-home shipping surfaced as a quiet margin threat. Fred Thompson's Friday digest for FFL dealers.

By Fred Thompson

The Texas Rangers And Their Sidearms

I was watching Lone Wolf McQuade…again…when I got to thinking about the Texas Rangers. Lone Wolf McQuade carried an arsenal, but what did real Texas Rangers carry? I did a quick search, and I learned, well, it’s complicated. So much so that I decided it would be an interesting article. As I...

By Travis Pike

CZ Retires the 75 B, 75 BD and 75 Compact in 2026

Three of the longest-running pistols in the CZ 75 family are headed out of production. CZ has confirmed that the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact will end production in 2026, closing out models that have anchored the company’s handgun catalog for decades. For anyone who has carried or co...

By Alta ML

The Truth About Shooting Big Bears with Small Cartridges

Our man in Alaska talks about the 22 ARC, ARs for bears, and what really matters when it comes to cartridge selections for bears The post The Truth About Shooting Big Bears with Small Cartridges appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel

S14E5: Top Ways to Get More Out of Your Next Training Class

Whether you're booking your very first class or your fifteenth, this episode breaks down the habits that separate the students who walk away transformed from the ones who walk away with a certificate and not much else.

By Riley Bowman

Silencer Rules Lapse, Direct-to-Home Shipping Looms

The administration let 90-year-old silencer regulations lapse after a federal court ruling, while a proposed rule could open direct-to-home gun shipping. Here is what FFL dealers need to know this week.

By Fred Thompson

Suppressor Deregulation: The SEO Playbook for FFL Dealers

The NFA registration requirement for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs lapsed in August 2026 — and search demand for suppressor terms is spiking. Here's the keyword, local SEO, and technical playbook FFL dealers need to capture their local market before competitors do.

By Sara Owens
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