New Jersey Asks Supreme Court to Revisit Its AR-15 and Magazine Ban Defeat
New Jersey wants its rifle and magazine ban defeat reconsidered after Viramontes and Grant. The petition shows why the Supreme Court’s AR-15 ruling could shape both fights.
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DOJ Confirms It Won’t Appeal NFA Ruling on Suppressors and Short-Barreled Guns
DOJ has formally confirmed it will not appeal the Silencer Shop NFA ruling. The permanent injunction protects covered gun owners and businesses, while nine plaintiff states seek clarity on its reach and ATF prepares guidance.
POTD: Chinese “Mauser/Nationale” Pistol – A Warlord-Era Brand Mashup
Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a pistol that tries really hard to be two guns from two different companies at the same time. This is a Chinese “dimpled slide” pistol from the Warlord-Era, chambered in 7.65mm (32 ACP), and this exact gun is photographed on page...
FFL News: Suppressors, Glock Bans and 1.4 Billion Records
DOJ formally let the suppressor ruling stand and ATF told dealers in Dallas it will not cite 4473 transfers of cans. Plus Connecticut's Glock ban blocked, California's roster counter-move, and why 1.41 billion trace records matter to your paperwork.
The 30 Year Search for the Army’s Squad Automatic Weapon
As the introduction of the SIG M250 potentially opens a new chapter in the U.S. Army's squad automatic weapon story, or more accurately, the GPMG role, it is worth looking back at the excitement around the M249 when it was adopted. The U.S. Army type-classified the M249 on February 1, 1982, ...
Gun Rights Groups Ask Supreme Court to End Lifetime Gun Bans for Nonviolent Felons
Joseph Johnson’s 2015 marijuana-cultivation conviction left him barred from possessing firearms or ammunition. NRA, FPC and SAF are asking the Supreme Court to hear his challenge, arguing that Founding-era history does not support permanently disarming peaceable Americans.
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut’s Glock Ban Before It Takes Effect
GLOCK and NSSF secured a preliminary injunction against Connecticut’s “convertible pistol” sales ban, protecting access to common defensive handguns while litigation continues.
Gun Prohibtionist’s Power Grab Exploits Rare Airgun Tragedy for Political Points
Rep. Kevin Mullin wants certain airguns classified as firearms under federal law. Garrett’s Law would expand ATF authority, bringing another category of arms under Washington’s gun-control machinery.
Why the Right Spot Beats the Comfortable Tree
The trees that feel best to sit in are rarely the ones that put a mature buck in front of you. Hunters gravitate toward straight, comfortable, easy-to-reach trees with open sightlines because those spots feel safe and pleasant. Deer, and especially older bucks, do not live where you feel most at ...
Airguns as Firearms: What Garrett's Law Means for FFLs
A new federal bill would classify high-velocity airguns as firearms, with an 850-day runway if it passes. The dealer read: inventory audit, margin math, and the airgun transfer opportunity.