Montana Lawmakers Prepare Suppressor and Short-Barreled Firearm Bills

Three Montana Republican legislators are preparing parallel bills for the 2027 session to revise state restrictions affecting suppressors and short-barreled firearms. The proposals follow ATF's October 9 federal enforcement change, but Montana's existing statutes remain in effect unless lawmakers...

By Brandon Curtis •

Gun Groups Sue New Mexico to Broaden Protection From Firearm Waiting Period

Gun-rights organizations, three Albuquerque firearm retailers and a prospective buyer filed a new federal lawsuit October 19 challenging New Mexico's continued waiting-period enforcement. They seek protection for themselves, customers and members, not merely a declaration that another lawsuit was...

By Brandon Curtis •

Alaska AG Seeks State Gun-Law Fix After Federal NFA Enforcement Change

Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills is asking the next Legislature to clarify state firearm laws after federal NFA enforcement changed. Police have been asked to consult state prosecutors before filing affected charges. The post Alaska AG Seeks State Gun-Law Fix After Federal NFA Enforcemen...

By Brandon Curtis •

Suppressor Sales Go Same-Day: What Dealers Must Get Right

ATF has stopped enforcing NFA suppressor approvals, two states read the same policy in opposite directions, and the under-21 handgun case is still open. A dealer-focused digest of the week in firearms regulation and retail operations.

By Fred Thompson •
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