Bad Decisions Don’t Automatically Make Self-Defense Unlawful
A bad decision doesn't automatically make self-defense unlawful. What the Zimmerman trial teaches concealed carriers about provocation, reasonable belief, and smart choices.
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Armed Citizen Stops School Shooter at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon
An armed citizen stopped the Silver Rail Elementary school shooter in Bend, Oregon, after the attacker killed three children and a teacher. The gun-free zone policy had disarmed law-abiding adults. Police arrived minutes later and found the suspect already dead.
Week in Review: NFA Rollback Meets State Law at the Counter
Mississippi's attorney general makes Form 4 voluntary, Maryland holds its line, and Silencer Central opens a 20,000-dealer transfer network. Plus what this week's rule changes mean for your counter.
Appointment-Only FFLs: What Customers Need to Find You
A new Illinois ordinance lets up to five home-based, appointment-only gunsmithing and transfer operations open their doors. For FFLs with no storefront, the entire business is being findable — here is the growth playbook.
Ruby Ridge to Adamiak: ATF’s Troubled History With Criminal Informants
ATF’s use of criminal informants has drawn scrutiny for decades. AmmoLand examines Gregory Pruess’s role in Tate Adamiak’s prosecution, conflicting accounts of his cooperation, and documented failures involving informant disclosure and oversight.
Corporate Gun Control Gets a Reality Check in New Gallup Poll
A new Gallup poll finds most Americans oppose businesses taking public positions on current events. NSSF points to Dick’s Sporting Goods and financial institutions’ reversals as reminders that corporate gun control can alienate customers and cost business.
Felony for Carrying on a Times Square Sidewalk: FPC Tells Court Letitia James Cannot Escape Lawsuit Over New York’s Carry Ban
FPC fights NY AG Letitia James's motion to dismiss Goldberger v. James, the lawsuit challenging New York's felony Times Square carry ban. Read the original story: Felony for Carrying on a Times Square Sidewalk: FPC Tells Court Letitia James Cannot Escape Lawsuit Over New York’s Carry Ban
The NFA Demand Map: Where FFL Dealers Should Market Now
September's NFA numbers show the category is concentrated in a handful of states, and ATF's own FAQ caps your sellable market at your state line. Here is where dealers should spend their attention this quarter.
SBRs and Suppressors: What’s Now Legal?
Editor’s note: All information presented here is for discussion purposes and is not legal advice. The author is not an attorney. Seek the advice of qualified legal counsel for any questions you have about the guidance issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Aft...
The Federal NFA Paperwork Is Gone. The States Are the Rulebook.
ATF's October 9 guidance ended federal NFA approval and registration nationwide, but it left state law in charge. What FFL dealers must verify before a transfer, where Georgia, Washington, Ohio and Wisconsin still bite, and how customers find a dealer who knows the answer.