The Justice Department is leaving in place a court ruling that deregulates silencers, short-barreled shotguns and certain rifles — the biggest federal story for FFL dealers this week. Plus: state pushback, Guns.com's new ecommerce platform, and the Celerant-Slingit used gun partnership.
The DOJ let silencer, shotgun and rifle deregulation stand, and a direct-to-home shipping rule is on the table. Here's what that means for FFL economics — and how dealers should position for the next 12 months.
South Dakota has removed suppressors from its definition of a “controlled weapon,” ensuring they remain legal if Congress repeals the National Firearms Act. The move positions the state ahead of potential federal reforms like the Hearing Protection Act and signals continued momentum for suppr...