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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Federal Judge Deals Final Death Blow to ATF’s ‘Engaged in the Business’ Rule
A Texas federal judge rejected DOJ’s attempt to save pieces of ATF’s Biden-era gun-seller rule, leaving the entire 2024 regulation vacated while warning that ATF’s proposed rewrite repeats the same legal error.
Charge it and Go with the NESTOUT Carabiner Battery
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...
Millennium Marine TP-200-00 Fixed Transducer Pole for Live Sonar
Live sonar changed how a lot of us fish, and it lives or dies on how steady the transducer sits. Millennium Marine introduced the TP-200-00 Fixed Transducer Pole at ICAST earlier this month, built specifically to give live-sonar transducers a stable, adjustable platform. Mount a live-sonar transd...
Chicago Required Gun Training, Then Banned Every Place to Train
After losing McDonald, Chicago required residents to complete live-fire training before owning a gun—while banning every public range. Ezell v. City of Chicago exposed that scheme and established that the right to keep arms includes learning to use them.
Front Line Friday #28: Field Training Programs
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week's editorial is on what separates field training programs that produce street-ready officers from those that produce paper compliance. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.
FirstSpear Friday Focus: Siege-R Optimized Vest
The SIEGE-R OPTIMIZED VEST is one of FirstSpear’s most proven platforms, built for users who require armor protection and expanded load-carrying capability without the excessive bulk of traditional load-bearing systems. Utilizing the proven form, fit, and function of the original Siege-R an...
Of Shotguns and Heat Shields
The shotgun heat shield started with the Winchester 1897 and Model 12 trench guns, and like all Winchester patents, they protected it fiercely. It was patented, and other companies producing trench guns had to use a variety of different wood designs to accomplish the same effect. Ever since Winch...
PKM Headspace And Keeping It In The Fight
For maintainers, particularly those supporting partner forces, the PK series offers a notable advantage over many Western and other Soviet-designed systems with its adjustable headspace. This feature significantly simplifies sustainment and repair in austere environments, with the ability to mism...
Concealed Carry Corner: When Less Means More
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we took a look at what gun belts you should keep an eye out for and what are some of my favorites. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to look at some co...