Market Report: The Two-Tier Gun Market Reshapes 2026
Federal deregulation is colliding with state pushback while e-commerce consolidates — here's what the data says FFL dealers should do this quarter.
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Historic NFA Rulings: What FFLs Need to Know
Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
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.
How FFLs Win Sales From Online Gun Marketplaces
Local gun shops are seeing record sales through online marketplaces. A practical playbook for independent FFLs: list where buyers shop, sync inventory in real time, and turn every transfer into a repeat customer.
ATF's 34 Proposed Changes: What FFL Dealers Need to Know
The ATF's 34 proposed regulatory changes could reshape how FFL dealers do business. Here's what the federal rollback, state pushback, and pending court cases mean for your shop.
Regulatory Whiplash Hits FFLs as States Push Back on Reform
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.
US Army Seeks Next Generation Counter-Small UAS Missile (NGCM)
Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires, Capability Portfolio Executive (CPE) Defensive Fires, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Product Office has issued a Sources Sought Notice to industry seeking information on technologies Next Generation C-sUAS Missile (NGCM) solution. This will i...
TFB Review: Steiner MPS 2.0 Micro Pistol Sight - Is Newer Better?
In the world of pistol dots, there are two distinct camps: open emitter and enclosed emitter red dots. For a long period of time, I was a straight hater on enclosed emitters. My first experiences were with lower quality ones (not a good start), they didn’t fasten securely to the handguns I ...
POTD: Ported & Polished S&W 442 With Optic Integration
This custom Smith & Wesson 442 .38 Special represents the modern revolver carrier's philosophy: precision improvements where they count, married to proven reliability. Built on the alloy-framed 442 platform, the gun receives meticulous gunsmith work that transforms the trigger and ergono...
Quantum Systems Announces Major Upgrades to Its Long-Range Unmanned Aerial System RELIANT
Quantum Systems has upgraded its long-range Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) RELIANT. The latest generation offers increased payload capacity, broader mission flexibility, and software integration into the company’s MOSAIC UXS ecosystem. Designed around a fully European supply chain and minimal...