ATF Direct-to-Home Shipping Rule: What FFLs Face Next

ATF's direct-to-home shipping proposal could undercut transfer revenue, courts are reshaping enforcement, and retail tech is moving fast — the week's top stories for FFL dealers, with the publisher's take.

By Fred Thompson

SETAF-AF Hosts Joint Ghanaian Delegation to Advance Partner Drone Production

VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) hosted Ghana Armed Forces representatives for a showcase of U.S. unmanned aircraft systems innovation, technical management and production capabilities at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, July 21-22. The five-member de...

By Eric G

Polish PM-63 RAK Compact Machine Pistol

What we are discussing here today is a rare military and police firearm that dates back to a time when Poland was behind the Iron Curtain. As a result, it was rarely seen in the United States during the Cold War, yet it still managed to earn a level of infamy as it was a Read More The post Polish...

By Peter Suciu

PEW Science Tests the OCL Infinity 556K

The rear of the Infinity 556K accepts common HUB-pattern mounts, but PEW Science specifically cautions against assuming that every compatible muzzle device will preserve the measured behavior. A device that reflects too much blast into the first expansion chamber can increase effective back press...

By Josh C

The Rimfire Report: Does Remington’s 22 Viper 36gr Have the Fangs?

I was recently able to pick up a handful of sleeves of this often overlooked 36-grain offering from Remington. Their 22 Viper 36-grain Copper Plated Truncated Cone  load is primarily intended as a small game load, but according to Remington also serves you just as well on the target board. T...

By Luke C.

MATBOCK Monday: ARC Ghost Carrier

The ARC Ghost was released at Shot Show and the MATBOCK team just shared this with us. During Shot Show the ARC Ghost was undoubtedly our most requested product and is currently on trial with several units. UCAS is coming as soon as the standards are released. Here is an overview video of the car...

By Eric G

Courts, ATF Reforms, and E-Commerce: The FFL Week in Review

A federal judge weakens a key gun-control law, the Supreme Court takes up Washington's AR-15 ban, and ATF reforms continue to reshape the regulatory landscape. Fred Thompson's weekly digest of the stories FFL dealers need to watch.

By Fred Thompson

The Duty Pistol Package Nobody Can Match

This overview of the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F paired with the Aimpoint COA is focused as a possible law enforcement duty pistol. Because if you’re carrying a pistol for the job, the question isn’t “Should I run a dot?” anymore. The real questions when looking at a duty pistol with ...

By Rick Hogg

Historic NFA Rulings: What FFLs Need to Know

Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.

By Fred Thompson
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