Industry News
Nationwide Injunction Issued Against Pistol Brace Rule
Federal District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk granted a preliminary injunction against the rule, staying it “in its entirety.”
US Fish and Wildlife Service Bans Lead Ammo on New Hunting Lands
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has announced a Final Rule banning traditional lead hunting ammunition on eight National Wildlife Refuges that have recently been opened for hunting.
Did Lake City Ammo Cancel its Commercial Contracts?
In October 2023, news broke that the Lake City ammo plant was canceling commercial contracts. The story now seems to be a panic-buy rumor.
New York to Regulate 3D Printers to Combat Ghost Guns
New York has some of the strictest gun control laws in the country, but lawmakers now want to require background checks to purchase and/or own a 3D printer.
Hornady’s .22 ARC Cartridge: A .22-250 Killer?
Hornady has just rolled out a new cartridge they’re calling “the most versatile and high-performance .22 cal option that you can put in an AR-15 and a bolt gun.”
Supreme Court Allows Frames & Receivers Enforcement to Proceed
The US Supreme Court has issued a stay on the ATF's Frames and Receivers Rule despite a Federal District Judge's ruling that it was unconstitutional. But, it might not be as bad as it sounds.
Smith & Wesson Moves Headquarters to Tennessee
Smith & Wesson just celebrated their grand opening at their new facility in Tennesee, and Jerry Miculek set a new world record at the event.
The ATF has announced changes to Form 4473, which is the form required for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. The new Form 4473 was made available in August 2023, but FFLs don't have to start using them until February 1, 2024.
Trijicon Shipping MGRS to US Army
Trijicon is now shipping the MGRS (Machine Gun Reflex Sight) to the US Army. It is a part of the Mountain Machine Gun Optic (MMO) program for the .50 caliber weapon system.
Sig Sauer P320: Now Available in California
Sig Sauer has released a California-compliant P320. According to the company, the P320-M18 (P321-M18 CA) was recently added to the California roster and is now available at California retailers.