Roberts v. ATF Challenges Post-Tax NFA Registration Scheme in Federal Court
A new federal lawsuit, Roberts v. ATF, argues the National Firearms Act registration scheme is unconstitutional after the $200 tax stamp was reduced to zero.
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Becoming and Operating as an FFL Dealer: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in 2026. Learn the eligibility requirements, how to complete ATF Form 7, what ongoing compliance looks like, and how to run a lawful firearms business from day one.
Kit and Gear Selection Part 1: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
The procurement of individual gear to support military, police, or civil defense has a long, convoluted, but necessary history. Choosing what gear best suits your needs becomes a balance of practicality and assumption. Whether you are riding a tractor, enforcing a warrant, or running the back hil...
Florida Bill Exempts Church Security from Private Security Regulations
A bill in the Florida legislature is posed to pass and to restore the ability of Church members to form their own armed security teams without regulation under the laws for private security firms.
Steiner Optics Unveils M10Xi 1-10x24 LPVO for Military and LE Use
Steiner Optics has introduced the new M10Xi 1-10x24, a premium low-power variable optic aimed at special forces and public safety units. With a true 1x low end and a full 10x top magnification, the M10Xi is designed to bridge close-quarters work and extended-range engagements in a single optic.
GOA Backs West Virginia Bill to Allow State-Facilitated Machine Gun Transfers for Civilians
The bill would establish state-run entities to purchase and transfer fully automatic machine guns to qualified, law-abiding private citizens.
‘Non-Dangerous Felon’ Opinion Leaves More Immediate Danger Unresolved
Put simply, anyone who can’t be trusted with a gun can’t be trusted without a custodian.
A Step-by-Step Guide to the FFL License Application Process
Learn how to get your Federal Firearms License (FFL) with this complete step-by-step guide. From choosing the right FFL type and meeting ATF eligibility requirements to completing Form 7, submitting fingerprints, passing the in-person inspection, and maintaining compliance — this guide walks you through every stage of the FFL license application process.
RSWC: Nolan Howard of 617 Defense
It took a while before I was able to have Nolan Howard on the show. In the meantime, he had stories about him and 617 Defense in the Boston Globe, and he was on Bearing Arms’ Cam & Co. a few times.
Latest Anti-Drone Ammo from Russia, Switzerland and Lithuania
IWA 2026 and EnforceTac 2026 are just around the corner and if you visit the new product pages of their websites, you can get a sneak peek of what is going to be introduced at these exhibitions. One of these products that is interesting for the topic of this article is the new anti-dr...