We cover recent firearms industry news, including the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s plan to sell former U.S. government M14 rifles to civilians in permanently semi-automatic form, and Auto-Ordnance’s short-barreled M1 Carbine with a 12-inch barrel and suppressor threading.
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.
The internet is absolutely lousy with stories of bad gun store clerks. I’m sure you’ve heard the tropes before: the owner who’s too busy chatting with his buddies to make a sale, the counter commando who denigrates every brand but one, and the fella that wants to get $2,000 for a clapped-ou...
Federal ATF reforms, aggressive state pushback, and a pivotal Supreme Court docket are creating regulatory whiplash for FFL dealers. Here is what the divergence means for your shop and how to plan around it.
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With ATF regulatory reforms creating new opportunities and market momentum surging into 2026, FFL dealers have a rare window to grow. This guide covers online marketplace strategy, POS upgrades, compliance marketing, SMS campaigns, and revenue diversification — a five-point playbook for the rest of the year.
SB Tactical is adding another entry to its A-Series lineup with the SBA6, a collaboration with New Hampshire-based Die Free Co designed to expand the minimalist platform that made the SBA3 an industry standard. The SBA6 accepts MIL-SPEC carbine receiver extensions and ships now in black, with Fla...
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 197, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, ...
An analysis of the key legal, legislative, and regulatory forces reshaping the firearms market in mid-2026 — including the Virginia AR ban injunction, SCOTUS review of assault weapons bans, the OBBB suppressor tax elimination, and actionable recommendations for FFL dealers.
More than 90 years after its introduction, the Browning Hi-Power continues to inspire shooters and influence modern handguns. Here is how John Browning and Dieudonné Saive created an enduring firearms icon.