NFA Ruling Shakes Industry: This Week in FFL News

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.

By Fred Thompson

Polite Society Industries Launches Six 3D-Printed Suppressors

The Temperance .22  is a 4-inch titanium suppressor weighing 3 ounces. It uses 1/2x28 direct threads and is rated for .22 LR, .22 Magnum, 5.7x28mm, and .223 Remington from a bolt-action rifle. MSRP is $250.

By Josh C

NFA Ruling Lapses Silencer Rules: What FFL Dealers Must Know

A Texas federal judge invalidated key NFA registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns after the DOJ declined to appeal. Here's what the resulting patchwork means for FFL dealers — and how to prepare for both the risk and the opportunity.

By Claire Eason

Suppressor Deregulation: The SEO Playbook for FFL Dealers

The NFA registration requirement for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs lapsed in August 2026 — and search demand for suppressor terms is spiking. Here's the keyword, local SEO, and technical playbook FFL dealers need to capture their local market before competitors do.

By Sara Owens

DOJ Revives Federal Firearm Rights Restoration After 30-Year Shutdown

The Justice Department is reopening the federal firearm-rights restoration process after more than 30 years. The final rule establishes application requirements, presumptive disqualifications, judicial review, and a marijuana exception following the Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. ...

By John Crump
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