FFL News Digest: NFA Ruling, SCOTUS on Deck, Retail Momentum
A federal court weakens key NFA restrictions, SCOTUS loads up for a big gun term, and the industry shows real retail momentum. Fred Thompson’s Friday digest for FFL dealers.
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Illinois Judge Rules Foster and Daycare Homes Are ‘Sensitive Places’
A federal judge has upheld Illinois restrictions on operable firearms inside licensed foster and daycare homes, ruling that private residences used for child care may be treated as sensitive places analogous to schools.
DOJ Says Virgin Islands Replaced One Unconstitutional Gun-Control Regime With Another
The Justice Department says the Virgin Islands cannot erase years of alleged Second Amendment abuses by replacing its former may-issue licensing system with Act 9113. A July 29 filing details unauthorized firearm restrictions, licensing delays, warrantless home-inspection demands, and new gun-con...
DroneShield Breaks the Detection Paradigm: RfAI-3 Senses Drones That Have Never Been Seen Before
Third generation of DroneShield’s proprietary RF detection engine delivers situational awareness in complex and evolving threat environments.Sydney, Australia – 28 July 2026 – DroneShield a global leader in advanced counter-drone (CUAS) technology, today unveiled RfAI-3, the third gene...
Is the Supreme Court’s ‘Common Use’ Test Really Originalist?
The Supreme Court’s “common use” test provides powerful protection for AR-15s and other widely owned firearms. Second Amendment plaintiff Charles Nichols argues, however, that the doctrine lacks a genuine historical foundation and makes constitutional protection depend on modern ownership n...
Virginia Revives Collective-Right Theory to Defend Its Gun Ban
Virginia is defending its firearm and magazine ban by reviving the collective-right theory and claiming the state right to keep and bear arms is tied to militia service—not an individual guarantee.
How To Find The BEST Gun Lawyer For You, In Less Than 2 Hours
With that in mind I would like discuss how you can determine if your attorney is the best one to represent you.
The Truth About Low Light: Free Webinar Aug 13
Free live webinar with Dan Brady on August 13. Why outdated gear and old doctrine set concealed carriers up to fail in low light shooting situations.
Sheriff Points to Idaho’s Castle Doctrine After Kootenai Man, 21, Stops Choking Attack With a Single Shot
A 21-year-old Kootenai, Idaho homeowner was not arrested after fatally shooting a man who grabbed him by the throat inside his own bedroom. Read the original story: Sheriff Points to Idaho’s Castle Doctrine After Kootenai Man, 21, Stops Choking Attack With a Single Shot
En Banc Third Circuit Strikes Down New Jersey’s Semi-Automatic Rifle and Magazine Bans
The en banc Third Circuit has struck down New Jersey’s bans on covered semi-automatic rifles and magazines holding more than ten rounds. The ruling confirms that “common use” belongs at Bruen’s second step, where the government bears the burden.