Packing a Punch: A History of the M14

The M14 rifle holds a significant place in the history of American military firearms, serving as a bridge between the battle rifles of World War II and the US’ military’s modern assault rifles. Developed in the post-World War II era, the M14 was the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. m...

By Patrik O

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

FFL Week in Review: Gun Law Lapse, Ghost Gun Ruling

A key firearms law lapsed, ghost gun rules fell in court, DOJ opened a rights-restoration path, and direct-to-home shipping surfaced as a quiet margin threat. Fred Thompson's Friday digest for FFL dealers.

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

Kent Cartridge Has New Pheasant And Duck Loads And A New Rebate, Too

Waterfowl and upland hunting seasons are starting soon for 2026, and Kent Cartridge is ready for it. They have a new pheasant load for 12-gauge and 20-gauge and a popular waterfowl load is being reintroduced. And if you’re cash-strapped in our brave new economy, good news Kent can help with...

By Zac K.

Faster Reloads Afield With XTech’s New X-Flare & X-Flare Digital

Whether it’s for your latest hog hunt, prairie dog cull, or you’re just trying to get some reps in with the carbine at the range, XTech Tactical’s new X-Flare and X-Flare Digital magwells are built to close that gap on your old AR-platform hunting rifles, claiming a funnel openi...

By Luke Cuenco
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