The Silencer Shop Ruling Explained: Why the NFA Isn’t Dead and Why the DOJ Just Blew It
The Silencer Shop ruling didn't kill the NFA. Here's who's covered, why most buyers still need a Form 4, and why the DOJ's refusal to appeal was a mistake.
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FFL News This Week: ATF Shipping Rule, Court Wins, Dealer Tech
ATF's direct-to-home shipping proposal, major court wins, and new dealer tech — this week's FFL industry news with perspective from the publisher's desk.
Front Line Friday #28: Field Training Programs
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week's editorial is on what separates field training programs that produce street-ready officers from those that produce paper compliance. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this column going every week.
POTD: The Royal Bermuda Regiment With H&K L104A2
Over 3,000 miles from home, and still training hard. More than 100 soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment travelled to the UK in May 2026 for Exercise Active Shield 26, the battalion's annual overseas camp and the focal point of its collective training year. The exercise opened at Lydd...
TFB Behind the Gun #230: Ian & Will of Stuff & Things Inc. (STIncUSA)
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How I finally lost my phone in the backyard
Before I had kids I made myself a quiet promise: I’d be the parent who actually looked at their faces instead of a screen. Easy to promise. Then two children showed up, and one ordinary afternoon there I was in the backyard at four o’clock, thumb going in circles on my phone, while my...
AllOutdoor Review – Proof Rover EDC Shorts
Last year, Huckberry sent me out a pair of their, at the time, new Proof Rover EDC Shorts. I make it a point to find gear that is as durable and well-organized as it is comfortable, given how much time I put in outdoors, be it for a hike, some work around the property or the […] The post A...
AllOutdoor Review: Roka Eyewear’s Lightweight Braker 2.0 Sunglasses
Roka built its name in triathlon and endurance sports, which is not exactly where you’d expect a firearms and outdoor writer to go looking for eyewear. But the company has quietly been building out a real tactical and protective catalog alongside its running and cycling lineup, and I’...
Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Invades the 9mm Scene
The Springfield Armory Prodigy is a big, heavy beast of a double-stack 1911 that promises a handful of 9mm in a fairly affordable package.
Gun Owner’s Highway Patrol Encounter Highlights Importance of Asserting Rights
Eli Pagunsan says Wyoming troopers disarmed him, treated him as a suspected drug trafficker, and prolonged a routine traffic stop after he refused a vehicle search. He fought back—and ultimately accepted a $40,000 settlement.