TFB Behind the Gun #239: Gemtech to Gutting the NFA w/ Owen Miller

On August 5, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas ruled that the NFA's registration and approval requirements for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs lost their constitutional footing  the moment Congress zeroed out the $200 tax. Two months later, the DOJ has confirmed it won'...

By Luke C. •

Appointment-Only FFLs: What Customers Need to Find You

A new Illinois ordinance lets up to five home-based, appointment-only gunsmithing and transfer operations open their doors. For FFLs with no storefront, the entire business is being findable — here is the growth playbook.

By Gary Stone •

Curious Relics #143: Iron and Brass – The 1860 Henry Rifle Part II

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! In the last article, I covered the history of the 1860 Henry, from the Volcanic all the way up to Oliver Winchester taking the company out from under Benjamin Tyler Henry. This time I am getting into the variations, ...

By Sam.S •

The NFA Demand Map: Where FFL Dealers Should Market Now

September's NFA numbers show the category is concentrated in a handful of states, and ATF's own FAQ caps your sellable market at your state line. Here is where dealers should spend their attention this quarter.

By Fred Thompson •

SBRs and Suppressors: What’s Now Legal?

Editor’s note: All information presented here is for discussion purposes and is not legal advice. The author is not an attorney. Seek the advice of qualified legal counsel for any questions you have about the guidance issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Aft...

By Richard Johnson •

The Federal NFA Paperwork Is Gone. The States Are the Rulebook.

ATF's October 9 guidance ended federal NFA approval and registration nationwide, but it left state law in charge. What FFL dealers must verify before a transfer, where Georgia, Washington, Ohio and Wisconsin still bite, and how customers find a dealer who knows the answer.

By Claire Eason •

Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To

Hunters used to lean primarily on bullet drop and calculated energy to predict their effectiveness at distances beyond a couple hundred yards — but informed hunters find impact velocity to be most useful The post Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To appeared firs...

By Tyler Freel •

DOJ Opposes Broader NFA Court Protection After ATF’s Guidance

DOJ says ATF’s nationwide NFA nonenforcement makes further clarification unnecessary, while opposing court protection for everyone within the plaintiff states. The filing underscores why lasting protection and repeal remain unfinished work.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

ATF Retreats on NFA Registration, but State Laws Still Burden Gun Owners

ATF’s nationwide retreat from NFA registration enforcement is restoring gun owners’ freedom, but state laws still preserve barriers. Here is the breakdown of 15 states targeted for reform, including Mississippi’s clarification that suppressor Form 4 is voluntary.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

How to Find an FFL Dealer in Your State (2026 Guide)

Buyers searching for an FFL dealer near them shop state first, then metro. A step-by-step guide to finding a transfer dealer, verifying the license and comparing fees — plus what that search looks like from the dealer's side of the counter.

By Sara Owens •
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