Wondering what an FFL dealer is and why you need one? Learn what a Federal Firearms Licensee does, the different types of FFL dealers, their legal obligations, and how to find a trusted dealer near you.
As of January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp has been reduced to $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here is what FFLs and gun owners need to know about the change, what stayed the same, and how to stay compliant.
A complete guide to becoming and operating as an FFL dealer in the United States. Covers FFL license types, the application process, and key ATF compliance requirements for new licensees.
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday , brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . A recent story by the New York Times examined the issue of possible blast overpressure injuries from firing...
One of the big joys of the .22LR cartridge is free rein to be a little silly. Gun designers can be as practical or as silly as they want with the cartridge. A small, relatively low-pressure cartridge that is cheap and widely available gives manufacturers more room to be a little different, a litt...
Of all the news that came out of SHOT Show this year, I was very stoked to see that European American Armory is bringing back affordable combination guns. Maybe, just maybe, we’ll see a renaissance in this underappreciated corner of Fudd world.
This sequence of still images captures the recoil cycle of a suppressed Glock 45 Hunter Edition (Gen 5) fitted with an Aimpoint COA red-dot sight, A-Cut interface. Compared to a standard Glock 45, this configuration is notably more front-heavy due to the attached suppressor, which influences how ...
Antique prices got you down? If you’re looking to put together a collection of revolvers from the Wild West days, it can get expensive very quickly, especially if you want one of the best-known pieces. Checking the prices at CollectorsFirearms.com, you can see that first-generation Colt Sin...
New legal strategy argues the ATF may have misinterpreted the Hughes Amendment’s 1986 machine gun ban. Gun law expert Stephen Halbrook explains the argument and how states could force a court challenge.
Its popularity is undeniable within the world of firearms. The AR design has been around since the 1950’s and is only becoming more commonplace in the firearms landscape. In addition, the range of variants of this design available these days is staggering. Their uses are as expansive as their d...