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

Military Clears SIG M17 and M18, but P320 Safety Questions Remain

The military says its M17 and M18 pistols are safe and reliable after nearly 114,000 M18s were inspected. The findings strongly support the military sidearms, but differences between the M17/M18 and civilian P320 configurations leave broader safety questions unresolved.

By AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

Polite Society Industries Launches Six 3D-Printed Suppressors

The Temperance .22  is a 4-inch titanium suppressor weighing 3 ounces. It uses 1/2x28 direct threads and is rated for .22 LR, .22 Magnum, 5.7x28mm, and .223 Remington from a bolt-action rifle. MSRP is $250.

By Josh C

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

What the 2026 ATF Deregulation Means for FFL Dealers

The DOJ let silencer, shotgun and rifle deregulation stand, and a direct-to-home shipping rule is on the table. Here's what that means for FFL economics — and how dealers should position for the next 12 months.

By Mark Edwards
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