Firearms Law Lapse: What FFL Dealers Need to Know

Part of a key firearms law lapsed after a federal court ruling — and suppressor sales are booming while dealers wait on ATF guidance. Plus: the ghost guns ruling, retail platform news, and compliance reminders for FFLs.

By Fred Thompson •

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 •

Silencer Rules Lapse, Direct-to-Home Shipping Looms

The administration let 90-year-old silencer regulations lapse after a federal court ruling, while a proposed rule could open direct-to-home gun shipping. Here is what FFL dealers need to know this week.

By Fred Thompson •

DOJ Lets Silencer, SBS & SBR Ruling Stand: Dealer Impact

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.

By Fred Thompson •

Five Things to Watch as Viramontes and Grant Head to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear consolidated challenges to AR-15 bans in Cook County and Connecticut. From the Trump Justice Department’s position to the battle over Heller’s common-use test, these are the major issues gun owners should watch as Viramontes and Grant move toward oral argu...

By Mark W Smith •