Capt. Dale Dye: The Battle of Guadalcanal

“It was scary, you know? The damnedest thing…” The old Marine flicked at a bright yellow tie he was wearing. “We were ordered to take Atabrine to prevent malaria. Most of us did that but it tended to turn our eyes and skin a bright yellow. And then a rumor started that the stuff would Rea...

By Capt. Dale Dye, USMC (Ret) •

West Virginia Probe Forces BILL to Reverse Firearm Debanking

An ammunition manufacturer in Kearneysville, West Virginia, is getting its payment processing back after a state investigation, and the reversal follows a pattern the firearm industry has watched play out at company after company, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). What ...

By Alta ML •

PROOF Research Expands PXT Barrels With Steel Competition Blanks

PROOF Research launched its PXT barrel technology back in May, and last week the company widened the lineup in a big way. The PXT expansion adds a new category of steel competition blanks, more pre-fit options, and fresh caliber choices, pushing the technology onto more platforms than the launch ...

By Sam.S •

Retail FFLs Are Dwindling: 5 Growth Strategies That Still Work

Retail FFL numbers are falling while direct-to-home shipping and online marketplaces rise. These five growth strategies — local search, NFA authority, used-gun digitization, transfer revenue, and rule-change positioning — still work for dealers who execute.

By Gary Stone •

Suppressor Deregulation: What FFL Dealers Must Know Now

A Texas federal judge struck down NFA registration for suppressors and short-barreled rifles in 15 states, and DOJ declined to appeal. Here's what FFL dealers need to know about the sales boom, pending guidance, and compliance risk.

By Claire Eason •

WOOX’s Gladiatore V2 Puts Fancy Wood on Your Field Gun

Wood-stocked pump guns still have a place in the uplands, and WOOX just gave Mossberg owners another reason to keep one in the truck. The Gladiatore V2 is the company’s second-generation walnut stock and forend package, built for the 88, 500, 590, 590A1, and Shockwave. For hunters who&#8217...

By Luke Cuenco •
« Newer Posts Older Posts »