The federal NFA change settled one question and reopened another: what your state requires. Florida, Montana, Alaska and Maryland answered differently this month. Here is how to find and vet a dealer now.
The Civilian Marksmanship Program has launched direct memberships starting at $65, allowing gun owners to satisfy CMP purchasing requirements without joining a separate affiliated club. Silver and Gold members also receive expanded annual purchase limits for upcoming surplus M14 rifle sales.
October's adjusted NICS checks rose 7.9 percent while the raw FBI count fell 8.1 percent. The election did not change this quarter's demand, but it changed the state map that sets your 2027 compliance costs and product mix.
An Iowa State student with a carry permit is suing Ames, saying its CyRide bus firearms ban violates state firearms law. Read the original story: Iowa State Student With Carry Permit Sues Ames Over CyRide Bus Gun Ban, Seeks Up to $25,000
St. Augustine removed visitor center gun ban signs and agreed to pay Florida Carry $40,000 to settle a state preemption lawsuit. Read the original story: Florida Carry Lawsuit Ends With St. Augustine Pulling Visitor Center Gun Ban Signs and Paying $40,000
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.
A federal judge refused to block Colorado's permit-to-purchase law and found gun owners failed to show AR-15s are protected arms. Read the original story: Federal Judge Says Gun Owners Failed to Prove AR-15s Are Protected ‘Arms,’ Refuses to Block Colorado’s Semiauto Permit-to-Purchase Scheme
Arkansas voters approved Issue 2 with 70% of the vote, adding ammunition and firearm accessories to the state's right to keep and bear arms. Read the original story: Arkansas Voters Approve Issue 2 With 70%, Writing Ammunition, Firearm Accessories and ‘Shall Not Be Infringed’ Into the State C...
An Iowa State student who helped change Iowa gun law as a kid is suing Ames, saying CyRide’s bus gun ban violates state preemption. Read the original story: Iowa State Student Who Helped Change Iowa Gun Law as a Kid Sues Ames Over CyRide Bus Gun Ban