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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14,000 EOTECH Sights and Lasers Headed to M7, XM8, M250 Evaluation
EOTECH announced a major sale of 14,000 units of its OGL (On-Gun Laser) systems, holographic weapon sights, and compatible magnifiers to the U.S. Army through rapid-acquisition Transformation in Contact (TiC) buys. The delivery supports the PAE (Portfolio Acquisition Executives) Maneuver Ground p...
Congress Zeroed the $200 Tax and Kept the Registry. A Federal Judge in Texas Just Ruled It Cannot Have Both
A federal judge in Texas ruled the NFA registration scheme for suppressors and short-barreled rifles unconstitutional. Here is what it means. Read the original story: Congress Zeroed the $200 Tax and Kept the Registry. A Federal Judge in Texas Just Ruled It Cannot Have Both
Mistral Inc and Uvision Receive an Additional Order Under US Army Lethal Unmanned Systems Program
More than $50 million delivery order expands HERO 120 systems and ancillary equipment in support of U.S. Soldier training, readiness, and mission successBETHESDA, Md., Aug. 5, 2026 — Mistral Inc. and Uvision announced today that they have received an additional order under the U.S. ArmyR...
Indiana Prosecutor: Driver Who Killed Unarmed Road Rage Aggressor Acted in Self-Defense, No Charges Filed
A Hancock County prosecutor found no charges after a driver shot an unarmed man who tailgated him and charged his car in a construction zone. Read the original story: Indiana Prosecutor: Driver Who Killed Unarmed Road Rage Aggressor Acted in Self-Defense, No Charges Filed
Wheelgun Wednesday: Smith & Wesson America 250 Limited-Edition 642, 66
We are back with another installment of Wheelgun Wednesday, and this week we are going to take a gander at some of the new patriotic-themed revolvers that Smith & Wesson has announced. The new Smith & Wesson America 250 Limited Edition revolver series includes a Model 642 as well as a Mod...
Tiltan to Deliver Advanced Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation System for a Unique Electro-Optical IR Development Program
Advanced high-fidelity, high frame-rate physics-based simulation system dramatically reduces field testing while accelerating the development and validation of next-generation electro-optical systems. Israel, 04 August 2026– Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd., a leading provider of simulation, 3D...
Tiberius Aerospace Entered into Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center to Advance Sceptre Precision-Guided Artillery Program
Tiberius Aerospace, the modern defense technology company building next-generation weapon systems and AI-powered defense solutions for the United States, the United Kingdom and allied nations, today announced that it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with t...
Streamlight Launches ProTac 2.0 Ducks Unlimited Headlamp
Limited-Edition Rechargeable Headlamp Combines High-Performance Lighting With Outdoor Heritage EAGLEVILLE, PA, August 4, 2026 – Streamlight®, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting, announced the launch of the ProTac® 2.0 Ducks Unlimited headlamp, a limited-edition, co-bran...
California Banned Glock Sales on July 1. On August 4, SAF, NRA and FPC Filed to Stop It
California's ban on Glock and Glock-style pistol sales is in force. A federal judge hears the motion to block it Sept. 4. Read the original story: California Banned Glock Sales on July 1. On August 4, SAF, NRA and FPC Filed to Stop It