NFA Ruling Shakes Industry: This Week in FFL News

A Texas federal judge gutted key NFA requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms, a second judge struck down the ghost gun rule, and DOJ finalized a gun rights restoration pathway. This week's digest explains what changed, what didn't, and how FFLs should respond.

By Fred Thompson •

DOJ Gun Rights Restoration Rule Is a Good Move—But Questions Remain

The Justice Department has finalized a long-awaited process allowing eligible Americans to seek restoration of their federal firearm rights. Applications will open in stages, and questions remain about consistency, transparency, and whether the program will survive a future administration.

By David Codrea •

New York Glock Ban Hit With Federal Second Amendment Lawsuit

New York wants dealers facing felony charges for selling common Glock and Glock-style pistols. A new federal lawsuit says the state’s “convertible pistol” law is an unconstitutional handgun ban.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

What the 2026 ATF Deregulation Means for FFL Dealers

The DOJ let silencer, shotgun and rifle deregulation stand, and a direct-to-home shipping rule is on the table. Here's what that means for FFL economics — and how dealers should position for the next 12 months.

By Mark Edwards •

Exhibitor Space Filling Quickly for 2027 SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – August 13, 2026 – Exhibitor space is filling quickly for the 2027 SHOT Show® Industry Day at the Range™, with a limited selection of shooting bays, long-range areas and non-shooting exhibit spaces available. The 22nd annual event...

By Eric G •

The Tank Museum: Go Ahead and Touch the Tiger

The Tank Museum isn’t on the way to anywhere. Located one mile north of the village of Wool in Dorset in southwest England, The Tank Museum is collocated with the British Army Armor School in Bovington. Nobody gets to The Tank Museum by accident. It’s in the middle of no place. Considering th...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

PELE STRIKE 2026 Strengthens Army Military Intelligence Readiness in Hawaii

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — The Western Army Reserve Intelligence Support Center wrapped up PELE STRIKE 2026, its premier annual intelligence discipline certification event, after two weeks of joint training designed to test, validate, and strengthen critical military intelligence capabilities...

By Eric G •
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