FFL News Digest: Suppressor Reality, 7 Months of Sales Growth

Four FFLs reportedly passed ATF inspections after 4473-only suppressor transfers, August gun sales rose for a seventh straight month, and the Third Circuit revived NSSF's challenge to New Jersey's gun industry liability law.

By Fred Thompson •

Supreme Court Orders New York City to Defend Stun Gun Ban in ‘Caetano 2.0’

The Supreme Court has ordered New York City to respond in Calce, a challenge to its civilian stun gun and Taser ban. The case could decide whether citizens must prove an arm is in “common use” before the government must defend its prohibition under Bruen.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson •

Gun Sales Up Six Straight Months: What FFL Dealers Do Now

August 2026 adjusted NICS checks rose 2.2% to 1,115,410 - the sixth straight month of growth - while NFA checks tripled after a court deregulated suppressors. Here is what the data means for FFL dealers heading into Q4.

By Mark Edwards •

Bridget Stalked on the Trail

Would you believe it if I said that hiking around the woods and catching fish is my work? I own a fly fishing guide business in Utah named “Chunky Trout Outfitters,” and in order to stay up-to-date on where the fish are hungry, what they are eating and what lakes are hot for the week, Read Mo...

By Bridget Fabel •

Late War Assessment of the Sherman Tank

Since World War II, arguments have raged over the abilities of German tanks compared to those of the Western Allies. AFV enthusiasts and armchair generals have debated the merits of the thick armor protection and big gun armament of German armored vehicles versus the less protected and under-gunn...

By Tom Laemlein •

TFB Review: The EOTech EFLX-CE Sight

Welcome back to another TFB review. In the world of closed-emitter reflex sights, there are a plethora of choices at a number of different price points. EOTech has recently released their first closed-emitter pistol optic. I've had the EOTech EFLX-CE for roughly 3-4 months and certainly have...

By Matt E •

Forest Service Moves to End Roadless Rule, Citing Wildfire Risk

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to eliminate a 25-year-old rule that limits road construction across millions of acres of national forest, saying the change would give land managers more access to reduce wildfire hazards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Aug. 18 that it has filed...

By Keith Lusher •

Real Avid X3 Driver Set Review

In today’s review, Richard Johnson takes a look at the X3 Driver gunsmithing set from Real Avid. This kit offers the gunsmith or home hobbyist 57 different pieces: bits along with a ratchet and T-handle screwdriver. But is this a quality set or no better than the cheap junk sold by some online ...

By Richard Johnson •
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