I start every active shooter response course by placing my students a football field away from the objective. No matter how experienced they are, the first thing I do is put distance between them and the building, throw a flashbang, and yell, “Go.” The sprint is primarily about introducing st...
Colorado and Maine waiting-period cases advance, Virginia's assault-weapons challenge is paused while SCOTUS weighs a similar case, and ATF's direct-to-home shipping rule closes its comment window. This week's digest for FFL dealers.
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This week's top stories for FFL dealers: a suppressor sales surge amid regulatory confusion, a proposed direct-to-home shipping rule, and the NFA pipeline reopening.
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Beckwith v. Frey asks the Supreme Court to strike Maine's 72-hour gun waiting period after the First Circuit upheld the law. Read the original story: A Stalking Victim Passed Her Background Check, Paid for the Gun, and Went Home Unarmed. Maine’s 72-Hour Wait Is Now at the Supreme Court.
The Commerce Department told Congress there is no reliable evidence microstamping works. Gun makers say California's mandate is impossible. Read the original story: Ruger, Smith & Wesson and Glock All Told a Court the Same Thing About California’s Microstamping Rule
Part of a key firearms law lapsed after a federal court ruling — and suppressor sales are booming while dealers wait on ATF guidance. Plus: the ghost guns ruling, retail platform news, and compliance reminders for FFLs.
A West Philadelphia driver was shot during a 7 a.m. carjacking at 51st and Kershaw, then drew his own gun and returned fire. Read the original story: Philadelphia Carjacking Crew Picks a Driver Who Was Armed Too, Police Say
A Texas federal judge gutted key NFA requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms, a second judge struck down the ghost gun rule, and DOJ finalized a gun rights restoration pathway. This week's digest explains what changed, what didn't, and how FFLs should respond.