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News from the NRA-ILA

----Read More----NRA Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court “Assault Weapons” CasesSat, 05 Sep 2026 15:58:33 GMT
The National Rifle Association, alongside the Independence Institute and the American Suppressor Association, filed an amicus brief on Friday in the consolidated cases Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, which challenge the assault weapons” bans of Cook County, Illinois and Connecticut, respectively.
----Read More----California: Legislature Adjourns, More Anti-Gun Bills Head to Governor's DeskTue, 01 Sep 2026 15:12:15 GMT
The California Legislature adjourned its 2026 legislative session late last night, sending three additional anti-gun measures to Governor Newsom for consideration. Among them is AB 2047, a phantom regulation on 3-D printing that has drawn opposition from a broad coalition.
----Read More----NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Denver’s Nonresident Handgun Carry BanMon, 31 Aug 2026 20:34:40 GMT
Today, the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Colorado State Shooting Association (CSSA), together with members Greg Howeth of Hawaii and Zackary Dougherty of South Carolina, announced a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado challenging Denver’s carry prohibition for nonresidents.
----Read More----The NRA Gun Bus Battleground Tour ScheduleMon, 31 Aug 2026 18:45:36 GMT
Come see the NRA Gun Bus at an event near you as we travel the country for our 2026 Battleground Tour leading up to the midterm elections!
----Read More----All Flags, No Fix: Michigan’s Real Public Safety ProblemMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:54:24 GMT
Sorry, Michiganders, but the state has developed a serious problem with crime and consequences.
----Read More----Australia Remains Committed to Eliminating Guns from the Law-AbidingMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:48:44 GMT
It’s been a long time since Australia had relatively sensible gun laws. While national regulations did not really come into play until the 1990s, the states and territories began imposing severe restrictions on lawful gun owners in the 1920s, starting with handguns.
----Read More----Biden-Era “Engaged in the Business” Rule (Again) Ruled IllegalMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:37:21 GMT
The anti-gun programs and policies of the Biden-Harris administration have been falling like dominoes, lately.
----Read More----Commerce Dept. Explains Why Unconstitutional Microstamping is Also IneffectiveMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:26:37 GMT
On August 12, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sent a letter to U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology Chairman Brian Babin (R-Texas) reiterating what gun rights supporters have long understood – that firearm microstamping is a flawed and ineffective policy.
----Read More----A New Era of Access for Hunters: Trump DOI Expands Opportunities in Historic MoveMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:14:05 GMT
Heading into hunting season, America's sportsmen and women have another significant development from the Trump administration worth celebrating.
----Read More----EXCLUSIVE: NRA Hits The Road For Midterm Battleground State TourMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:09:33 GMT
The National Rifle Association is going on the road for the 2026 midterm elections, launching its first-ever national bus tour Thursday to mobilize gun owners across 13 states where control of Congress and statehouses is up for grabs, the group exclusively told The Daily Wire.
----Read More----NRA-ILA Launches First-Ever National “Gun Bus Battleground Tour” to Mobilize Gun Owners for 2026 MidtermsMon, 31 Aug 2026 14:47:22 GMT
FAIRFAX, Va. — The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) todaylaunched its first-ever national bus tour, the 2026 NRA’s Gun Bus Battleground Tour, a more than two month, 13-state campaign to energize and turn out gun owners in key battleground states ahead of theNovember midterm elections.
----Read More----District Court Enters Final Judgment Striking Down New Mexico’s Waiting Period Law in NRA VictoryFri, 28 Aug 2026 15:43:39 GMT
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico granted summary judgment holding New Mexico’s 7-day waiting period law unconstitutional in Ortega v. Grisham—a case brought by the National Rifle Association and Mountain States Legal Foundation, in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
----Read More----California: Anti-Gun Bills Pass the Legislature, Now Heading to the Governor's DeskWed, 26 Aug 2026 15:20:18 GMT
This week, three anti-gun bills received final passage from the legislature and will now be transmitted to the Governor's desk for his consideration. The most egregious among these measures is Senate Bill 948, which imposes sweeping new firearm training requirements on law-abiding Californians.
----Read More----SCOTUS Statutory Ruling Not the Final Word on Biden-Era “Frame or Receiver” RuleMon, 24 Aug 2026 19:27:31 GMT
For years, NRA-ILA has closely followed and reported on the legal and regulatory saga surrounding the Biden-Harris administration’s so-called “Frame or Receiver” rule.
----Read More----FBI Releases Final Crime Report for 2025 to the Dismay of Firearm ProhibitionistsMon, 24 Aug 2026 19:25:08 GMT
There has been a certain amount of anticipation while the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) analyzed the available crime data for last year. The speculation among many was that the report would be, not just good news, but record-setting good news.
----Read More----DOJ Relaunches Federal Firearms Rights Restoration with New Final RuleMon, 24 Aug 2026 19:19:27 GMT
On August 20, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule in the Federal Register that establishes application standards for those seeking relief from federal firearm disabilities under the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (GCA).

News from AmmoLand.com

Supreme Court Sets Dec. 2 Arguments in AR-15 Ban Cases as DOJ Backs Gun OwnersSun, 06 Sep 2026 14:34:45 GMT
The U.S. Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments in the consolidated cases of Viramontes v. Cook County (Illinois) and Grant v. Higgins (Connecticut) for Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m.
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27 States Tell Supreme Court AR-15 Bans Violate the Second AmendmentFri, 04 Sep 2026 20:29:59 GMT
Twenty-seven states are urging the Supreme Court to strike down Illinois’ and Connecticut’s AR-15 bans, arguing that commonly owned rifles cannot be prohibited under the Second Amendment.
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Trump Pardons Patrick ‘Tate’ Adamiak, George Peterson After ATF ProsecutionsFri, 04 Sep 2026 19:30:59 GMT
President Donald Trump has pardoned Patrick “Tate” Adamiak and George Peterson, freeing two men whose cases became national examples of ATF overreach, disputed firearm classifications, federal gun registration, and excessive punishment for nonviolent conduct.
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Supreme Court Brief Makes the Case Against Banning Militia ArmsFri, 04 Sep 2026 16:49:39 GMT
A new Supreme Court brief argues that Cook County and Connecticut have the Second Amendment backward: The AR-15’s militia utility strengthens its constitutional protection rather than justifying a ban.
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Taurus GX4 Carry .380 Review: 15+1 Capacity and Range ResultsFri, 04 Sep 2026 14:02:40 GMT
The new Taurus GX4 Carry T.O.R.O. packs 15+1 rounds into a soft-shooting, optics-ready .380. Its capacity and ergonomics impressed us, is it ready for everyday carry?
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PSA GOA-15 Stripped Lower Is $79.99 Shipped–Help Fund the Fight to Abolish the NFAFri, 04 Sep 2026 12:50:09 GMT
Palmetto State Armory’s GOA-15 stripped lower is $79.99 shipped, with $25 from every sale supporting GOA’s continuing lawsuit to dismantle the National Firearms Act.
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Massachusetts Fails to Kill Lawsuit Over Nonresident Carry Permit DelaysThu, 03 Sep 2026 20:30:21 GMT
Massachusetts failed to dismiss the central claims in an SAF lawsuit alleging that recurring delays, one-year licenses, and no renewal grace period leave nonresident gun owners disarmed for months.
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Supreme Court Considers Concealed Carry Reciprocity FightThu, 03 Sep 2026 19:19:57 GMT
A long-haul truck driver is asking the Supreme Court whether Minnesota can deny his right to carry because the state refuses to recognize his valid Georgia and Florida permits.
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Maryland Carry Case Asks Supreme Court to Finish What Wolford StartedThu, 03 Sep 2026 18:15:05 GMT
With briefing complete in Novotny v. Moore, the Supreme Court will consider whether to review Maryland’s sweeping “sensitive places” carry restrictions at its September 28 conference.
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Aero Precision Leaves Private Equity, Begins Manufacturing ComebackThu, 03 Sep 2026 15:24:52 GMT
Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 are leaving private-equity ownership. Their new owners say manufacturing is ramping up, supply chains are being restored, and backorders will be addressed.
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Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured 9mm 115gr FMJ 1,000 Rounds – $192.22 w/ CodeThu, 03 Sep 2026 12:15:30 GMT
Sportsman's Select Remanufactured 9mm 115gr FMJ Ammunition 1,000 rounds available now, marked down to $192.22 after code at checkout.
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PSA “M4A1″ 14.5” P&W 5.56 Quad Rail Rifle – $499.99Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:10:24 GMT
The PSA “M4A1” 14.5" P&W 5.56 nitride quad-rail rifle is currently listed at $499.99 at Palmetto State Armory — a great price for a retro-rifle.
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Palmetto State Armory Sabre Mixtape-300 300 BLK TI Suppressor – $799.99Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:05:38 GMT
Palmetto State Armory has dropped the Sabre Mixtape-300 titanium .300 Blackout suppressor to $799.99 with free shipping. This is an 11.6-ounce suppressor powered by B&T and built around the universal HUB mounting system.
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California Passes Conditional Ban on 3D Printers Without Firearm-Blocking SoftwareWed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:13 GMT
California lawmakers approved AB 2047, creating a pathway for the state to require 3D printers to inspect and block firearm-related design files.
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ATF Statement in Rare Breed Trigger Litigation Raises Questions on Legal AuthorityWed, 02 Sep 2026 17:20:49 GMT
ATF says restricting competing forced reset triggers through Rare Breed’s private patent lawsuits would advance the agency’s public-safety interests.
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Armed Felons, Gun Traffickers Prosecuted as Oregon Pushes More Gun ControlWed, 02 Sep 2026 16:15:18 GMT
Four federal cases involving gun trafficking, armed felons, alleged threats, and explosives show Oregon lawmakers who they should target—not citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights.
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Third Circuit Upholds Machine Gun Ban, Creates Bruen Loophole for Gun RegistrationWed, 02 Sep 2026 15:10:10 GMT
The Third Circuit acknowledged that machine guns are protected “Arms” but upheld the federal ban anyway. Its decision to place supposedly “minimal” suppressor-registration requirements outside the Second Amendment may be even more dangerous for gun owners.
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Federal Champion 9mm: 1,000 Rounds Drop to $239.22Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:20:00 GMT
Ammunition Depot has 1,000 rounds of Federal Champion 9mm 115-grain FMJ for $239.22 with code LABORDAY6. That works out to roughly 24 cents per round.
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PSA 7.5-Inch .300 Blackout Pistol Drops to $399.99—Save 13%Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:10:18 GMT
Palmetto State Armory has its compact 7.5-inch .300 Blackout HAR-15 pistol marked down to $399.99. The complete pistol includes an adjustable H&R brace and one 30-round magazine.
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Judge Uses ‘Infancy Doctrine’ to Uphold Hawaii’s Under-21 Gun BanTue, 01 Sep 2026 20:17:23 GMT
A federal judge upheld Hawaii’s sweeping gun ban for adults under 21 by treating Founding-era contract law as a historical firearm restriction. The ruling admits these adults are protected by the Second Amendment but still allows Hawaii to deny them access to firearms and ammunition.
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Qilin Hackers Leak ATF Investigation Files After Ransomware BreachTue, 01 Sep 2026 17:32:30 GMT
Qilin published approximately 6.3GB of files allegedly stolen from ATF’s legacy CALEA system, exposing investigative records while leaving eForms and other operational systems untouched.
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Armed Customer Shoots Knife-Wielding Bank Robbery Suspect in TexasTue, 01 Sep 2026 16:24:36 GMT
A knife-wielding suspect reportedly entered a Texas Chase Bank and demanded money from employees before an armed customer intervened and opened fire.
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Chicago Targets Gun Vendors While Its Homicide Rate RisesTue, 01 Sep 2026 15:02:02 GMT
Chicago is preparing new purchasing requirements for firearm and ammunition vendors, but the order does not address the repeat offenders and concentrated violence driving the city’s bloodshed.
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SilencerCo Explains Form 4473 Suppressor Sales, Warns Buyers About Interstate TravelTue, 01 Sep 2026 13:51:29 GMT
SilencerCo says qualifying customers in 27 states can purchase new suppressors through Form 4473, but unresolved NFA questions have prompted a warning about taking them across state lines.
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PSA PA-15 5.56 AR-15 Rifle M4 Carbine BLEM – $499.99Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:45:21 GMT
The popular Palmetto State Armory PA-15 5.56 AR-15 Rifle 16" Nitride M4 Carbine for $499.99 with free shipping!
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PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ-BT 420 Rounds Ammo Can Bundle – $189.33 w/ CodeTue, 01 Sep 2026 12:05:57 GMT
PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ-BT is down to $189.33 with code ALand5 at Ammunition Depot, bringing this 420-round ammo can bundle to about $0.45 per round.
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New Survey Finds 60 Million AR-Style Rifles as Supreme Court Weighs AR-15 BansMon, 31 Aug 2026 20:14:25 GMT
A new national survey estimates that Americans own approximately 60 million AR-15-type and similarly styled rifles. The findings are now being used to challenge Cook County’s and Connecticut’s rifle bans before the Supreme Court.
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Rheinmetall’s HAMMR Brings Semi-Auto 40mm Firepower to Army CompetitionMon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:22 GMT
American Rheinmetall’s HAMMR is a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 40mm grenade launcher built for the U.S. Army’s Precision Grenadier System competition. Here is how the weapon, ammunition and computerized fire control work together.
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Ninth Circuit Leaves California’s 24/7 Gun-Store Surveillance Law in PlaceMon, 31 Aug 2026 13:43:14 GMT
A divided Ninth Circuit panel has left California’s 24/7 gun-store surveillance mandate in place. Judge Kenneth Lee warned that forcing FFLs to record customers’ conversations threatens both free speech and privacy.
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New Survey Estimates 180,000 Defensive Gun Uses Against Animals Each YearMon, 31 Aug 2026 12:22:37 GMT
A major new national firearms survey estimates that Americans use guns defensively against animal threats roughly 180,000 times every year.
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Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm Drops to $599.99—Plus $200 Store CreditMon, 31 Aug 2026 12:13:40 GMT
Palmetto State Armory has the optics-ready Shadow Systems XR920 Elite 9mm pistol for $599.99—$200 below PSA’s regular price. Buyers can also claim $200 in Shadow Systems store credit for a limited time.
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Fatal Glacier Grizzly Attack Report Confirms Hiker Emptied Bear SpraySun, 30 Aug 2026 20:22:05 GMT
Investigators confirmed Anthony Pollio fully discharged his bear spray during the fatal Mount Brown grizzly attack. The official review still recommends spray while ignoring the documented effectiveness of handguns.
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New Mexico Loses 7-Day Gun Waiting Period Case—Still Enforces It Against Most BuyersSat, 29 Aug 2026 15:55:31 GMT
New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period has lost on the merits in federal court. The victory is significant, but the injunction currently protects only Samuel Ortega and Rebecca Scott.
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ATF Confirms Major Cyberattack After Qilin Claim—Were Gun-Owner Records Exposed?Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:36:50 GMT
ATF confirmed that hackers compromised a standalone computer system after the Qilin ransomware operation claimed the agency as a victim. Sources tell AmmoLand that gun-owner records were not exposed, but the bureau has not revealed whether other files were stolen.
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Beretta Model 84 BB .380ACP Pistol, Police Trade in — $299.99Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:33:34 GMT
Police Trade-in BERETTA MODEL 84 BB, 13 round, .380ACP Pistols in excellent condition $299.99 each while supplies last.
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New York Tracked Gun Owner for 15 Months After Online PurchasesFri, 28 Aug 2026 16:22:37 GMT
Legal purchases of a 3D printer, Glock springs, and a New York-compliant magazine reportedly put Demetrio Daga on a government-generated target list. After 15 months of surveillance produced no observed trafficking, New York authorities raided two homes and charged him over privately manufactured fi
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WA State Patrol Begins Accepting Applications for ‘Training Providers’Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:13:21 GMT
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is now accepting applications for “certified firearm safety training providers” who will be offering mandated gun safety courses for Evergreen State residents who want to obtain a “permit-to-purchase” a gun
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Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5″ Review: Short Slide, Full Grip, 18+1 RoundsFri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:49 GMT
Springfield’s new Prodigy 3.5 combines a compact slide with an 18-round, full-length grip. After 300 malfunction-free rounds, the unusual crossover proves it was built to shoot.
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Supreme Court AR-15 Brief Defends Militia Arms—Then Abandons Machine GunsFri, 28 Aug 2026 12:38:51 GMT
A new Supreme Court brief correctly argues that the AR-15’s militia value strengthens its Second Amendment protection—then undercuts that principle by abandoning machine-gun rights.
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PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 “The Black Album” 300 BLK Pistol – $999.99Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:20:37 GMT
The PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 “The Black Album” 300 BLK pistol is listed at $999.99 and comes loaded with premium parts, including a Maxim Defense CQB brace, Radian controls, adjustable gas block, and Microbest chrome BCG.
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News from CheaperThanDirt.com

277 Fury vs. 5.56×45Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:13:36 GMT
If the United States Army never updated its rifle ammunition, then it would still be issuing Harpers Ferry Model 1803…Read More > The post 277 Fury vs. 5.56×45 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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Need a Challenge? Give the .410 TriStar Cypher a try this Upcoming Dove SeasonThu, 06 Aug 2026 19:02:22 GMT
It’s late July and dove season is now less than a month away in many states. Most folks consider dove…Read More > The post Need a Challenge? Give the .410 TriStar Cypher a try this Upcoming Dove Season appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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5.7×28 vs 9mmThu, 30 Jul 2026 19:44:13 GMT
During the spring of 2022, an armed man attacked shoppers at a Buffalo grocery store. The store’s security guard, a…Read More > The post 5.7×28 vs 9mm appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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Hunting with .458 Win Mag vs. Cape BuffaloThu, 16 Jul 2026 21:10:59 GMT
The .458 Winchester Magnum was designed by Winchester in 1956 for the sole intent of hunting dangerous game. The idea…Read More > The post Hunting with .458 Win Mag vs. Cape Buffalo appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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TriStar APOC 9mm ReviewThu, 09 Jul 2026 13:51:11 GMT
Seems like every striker gun company has its own take on the iconic Glock 19. Some are more successful than…Read More > The post TriStar APOC 9mm Review appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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Versatile Big Brother to the 22 Long Rifle: 22 WMRThu, 02 Jul 2026 14:27:25 GMT
If you’re like me and grew up in a hunting family in all likelihood you learned to shoot on a…Read More > The post Versatile Big Brother to the 22 Long Rifle: 22 WMR appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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303 British vs 308 WinchesterThu, 18 Jun 2026 14:17:02 GMT
When the heroes of Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1897) set out to kill the fiend, what did they bring with them?…Read More > The post 303 British vs 308 Winchester appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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PRC Comparison: 6.5 PRC vs 7mm PRC vs 300 PRCThu, 04 Jun 2026 13:25:02 GMT
So which PRC or Precision Rifle Cartridge is right for you? I suppose it depends on what your intended purpose…Read More > The post PRC Comparison: 6.5 PRC vs 7mm PRC vs 300 PRC appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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300 Win Mag vs 30-06Thu, 21 May 2026 19:08:45 GMT
If you want to bag medium or large game with America’s all-time favorite hunting cartridge – and, not coincidentally, the…Read More > The post 300 Win Mag vs 30-06 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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Testing 20 Gauge Turkey Ammo with the TriStar Upland HunterWed, 22 Apr 2026 18:33:03 GMT
It’s been more years than I can count since I’ve hunted spring turkey. This year however with the new TriStar…Read More > The post Testing 20 Gauge Turkey Ammo with the TriStar Upland Hunter appeared first on The Shooter's Log.
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News from TheFirearmBlog.com

Silencer Saturday #448: Liberty Suppressors Infiniti X First LookSat, 05 Sep 2026 19:32:39 GMT
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . This week we have the Liberty Suppressors Infiniti X in hand for a first look. It is a lightweight yet adaptable silencer t
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TFB Weekly Web Deals 203: Deals for Labor Day, 2026Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Sale Price: $419.99
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POTD: Made in India, Built for NATO: The SSS M72 Assault PlatformFri, 04 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Photo Of The Day and we go to India to take a closer look at some marketing images of SSS Defence’s M72. Chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and built around a short-stroke piston architecture, the design distills lessons learned by others and mimics similar systems already in use. In case you d
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Fudd Friday: Some Thoughts On Suppressed Hunting OptionsFri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
We’re still waiting to see how all the fallout lands after the Supreme Court ended the National Firearms Act’s registration and approval requirements for short-barreled rifles and suppressors. However, some hunters are going to be very keen to take advantage of what appears to be a massi
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The World is our Oyster! Savage AXIS Rifles - All Barrels Now ThreadedFri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Savage Arms has carved out a confident following for their Axis series of rifles because of their affordability, reliability, and surprising accuracy as well as how attainable these rifles are. Now, they are adding an even better value proposition into the mix by announcing that they will be threadi
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Range USA Celebrates Monroeville, PA Grand Opening and Store RedesignsFri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Range USA continues to make big moves across the US as they expand their retail store locations and remodel/update all of their current stores at the same time. Most recently, they are celebrating a grand opening in Monroeville, Pennsylvania as well as store updates across the country.
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FN and Kalyani Strategic Systems Partner on Anti-Drone SolutionsFri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Here's the announcement in full:
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Front Line Friday #31: Suppressor Review - Dead Air Sandman XFri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a suppressor review, and the topic is the Dead Air Sandman X, a short, full-auto-rated .30 caliber can I ran on two very different host rifles and watched do something I did not expect. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose
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Russian Quad PKT Zubr C-UAS SystemFri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
As the War in Ukraine shifts once again, Russia has moved to a defensive approach to the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), particularly as drone attacks have increasingly reached targets inside Russian territory. This expanding threat has created a clear need for systems that ca
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POTD: Clint's Chosen Caliber Lives On - 1981 Smith & Wesson Model 29-2Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Smith & Wesson 1981 Model 29-2, 6” .44 Magnum with a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder. This revolver has been immortalized by Clint Eastwood's 1971 turn as Harry Callahan, and I’m sure you can hear some of his most famous quotes ringing in your head.
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Concealed Carry Corner: Key Maintenance TipsThu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at how bigger handguns aren't always better. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. Now this week, I thought it would be appropriate to go over some key mai
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CMMG's 6.5” Zeroed Banshee Ships With The Can AttachedThu, 03 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
CMMG adds a super-interesting model to their Zeroed Banshee lineup with a factory-suppressed pistol, built around a Glock-pattern lower. The pistol runs CMMG's Fixed Ejector Radial Delayed Blowback operating system, paired with a ZEROED 36 suppressor mounted on a 9x19mm barrel with a 1:10 twist
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TENET’s New Ultralight VESPER Suppressor LineThu, 03 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Suppressor manufacturers have spent years chasing a tradeoff that additive manufacturing is starting to remedy. Typically, shaving weight off a can also leads to a reduction in its sound suppression capabilities. TENET released its smaller and obviously lighter Limited series around solv
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Rost Martin's RM1X Series Brings Threaded Barrel & Comp OptionsThu, 03 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Rost Martin is expanding its RM1 lineup with the RM1X series, a trio of pistols built around a compact slide paired with a full-size grip. According to the press release, this configuration comes directly from customer feedback, aimed at giving shooters both capacity and concealability in one packag
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TFB Behind the Gun #233: Keeping Britain's Guns Alive in AmericaThu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Evan Murdoch , founder of Murdoch & Co , the only company building a true-to-spec, stamped-receiver semi-auto version of Britain's SA80 service rifle here in the United States. Today we'll dig into
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Truck Guns, Part 4: BullpupsThu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Nothing stirs more of an emotional divide in the 2A community than the bullpup. While there are factual arguments for the practical use of the platform design, the emotional responses are rarely middle ground. The bullpup is a rifle that end users either love or hate; rarely is it undecided.
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POTD: Lobaev Arms’ SKL ZOV - The Russian HK417?Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Photo Of The Day, and we go to Russia to see what’s going on at Lobaev Arms. I could be wrong, but their approach to the AR-10 platform reads like applied study notes from the HK417. Rather than using the AR's direct impingement system, Lobaev engineered an improved gas piston design
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Wheelgun Wednesday: Chiappa Rhino Stormhunter Edition ReviewWed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Welcome back to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. In this edition, we are going to be taking a closer look at the Chiappa Rhino Stormhunter edition. The Stormhunter is a special color edition of the classic 6” Chiappa Rhino chambered in 357 Magnum. Over my time with the Stormhunter edition of th
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CZ TS 3 ORANGE Competition Pistol Now Available In The USWed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
CZ-USA has announced that the CZ TS 3 ORANGE is now shipping in the United States. This is the newest generation of its Tactical Sports competition line, built on the foundation of the CZ TS 2 ORANGE, and it just helped my good old friend Eric Grauffel to win his 11th IPSC World Champion title.
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Springfield's New Super Grip Cerakote Model 2020 WaypointsWed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Springfield Armory is adding three new Model 2020 Waypoint rifles to the lineup, and this time the story is as much about the finish as it is about the mechanics underneath it. All three get a Super Grip SG-100 Cerakote treatment on a bead-blasted carbon fiber stock sourced from AG Composites.
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MKU Netro NW-3000 Night Vision Sights for Indian Army's SIG 716 RiflesWed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The Indian Army is fielding a locally produced night vision weapon sight on its SIG 716 assault rifle in 7.62x51mm, with the first batch of roughly 4,000 MKU Netro NW-3000 Gen 3 units scheduled to arrive by year's end. The broader procurement spans 29,762 sights valued at USD 62.1 million, effe
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Smith & Wesson Model 1854 America 250: Heritage Double DutyWed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Smith & Wesson marked the nation's 250th anniversary with a rifle that carries two origin stories on a single receiver. The Model 1854 America 250 Limited Edition lever gun honors both 1776 and 1854, the year Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson patented their first lever action, a lineage the co
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The Geissele HICAR - Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault RifleWed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Back in May, when NSWC Crane posted the Hypervelocity Improved Capability Assault Rifle (HICAR) solicitation, I closed my article by asking whether any currently available carbine platform was genuinely built to handle sustained fire at 82,000 PSI, or whether every vendor would need a cl
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POTD: Trijicon’s Full-Spectrum Combat PlatformTue, 01 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Trijicon has a way of building what you might call the "desert island" rifle, the kind of rifle equipped with every capability at arm's reach. The rifle looks like a LWRCI IC-DI 14.7" , stacked with optics and accessories that will get most people’s attention immediately. A
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Bersa USA Enters Suppressor Market With A Four-Model LineupTue, 01 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Bersa USA has entered the suppressor market with its B-Series line , a four-model lineup (B22, B9, B556, B762) built from premium materials and engineered for user serviceability across rimfire, pistol, and rifle platforms. All four models are available now through authorized Bersa dealers and distr
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New CZ 612 TAC ShotgunTue, 01 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT
CZ isn't reinventing the wheel with the 612 TAC , and that's probably the point. You already know the 612 platform , so here's what's new: a 6+1 extended tube, an 18-inch chrome-lined barrel with a tactical brake, a telescopic stock, and ghost ring sights baked in. The company al
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Kalashnikov On Wheels - Ukrainian Forces Deploy Robotic TurretsTue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Ukrainian Defense Forces units have begun testing new robotic turrets equipped with Kalashnikov-system assault rifles in combat conditions on the front line. The strike systems were developed based on technical specifications provided by Brave1 , a defense innovation cluster, received grant f
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Roni Micro Now For Gen 6 Glock PistolsTue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Roni Corporation has dropped a Micro Roni conversion kit built specifically for Gen 6 Glocks, which means support for the G17, G19, and G45. If you've been eyeing a Roni chassis but stuck with newer Glock platforms, this is worth your attention.
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TFB Review: Q Honey Badger 5.56 - 1 Year LaterTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
When I visited Q in Dover New Hampshire, over a year ago, I walked out of there with one quote in my mind that I can still remember. "Nobody really minds what you're up to, as long as you're enjoying yourself," explained Nick Schaefer, an engineer who has played a key role in dev
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POTD: The Mk 11 and Close-Quarters Combat In King Crab CompetitionMon, 31 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Every August, the Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal community assembles for King Crab, a multi-day gauntlet that separates the elite from the merely excellent. This year's third iteration brought two-person teams from across the force to a California training site, where they faced a rele
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The Rimfire Report: PMAC Supernova .22LR Tracer - Plink In ColorMon, 31 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
I don’t think anyone would deny that rimfire is equally as valuable as a training cartridge as it is as a recreational one. While tracers are primarily designed for military use, most often in automatic guns, they are neither impossible to find nor illegal to purchase in the civilian world. Mo
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The Teneta MITLA-1 Ukrainian Anti-Drone Net LauncherMon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Some things are developed out of necessity, under the pressure of war. Ukrainian defense company Teneta has released a disposable net launcher designed to intercept FPV drones by entangling their propellers in flight. The device addresses a specific threat vector in positional warfare where lightwei
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Polymer SixPAC - First Major Ammunition Packaging Revision Since WW2Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center has introduced SixPAC, a polymer and steel ammunition packaging system designed to replace the wood wirebound boxes that have been standard for small-caliber munitions since World War II. The system consists of two lightwei
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New Short-Barrel TAO50-18 Brings .50 BMG Power in a Portable PackageMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Auto-Ordnance has added an 18-inch barrel variant to its TAO50 lineup, built on the same roller-bearing bolt technology as the standard models but configured for a compact profile. The TAO50-18 combines the platform's single-shot bolt-action mechanism, precision-machined receiver, and adjustabl
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TFB Weekly Web Deals 202: Deals for August 31st, 2026Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Welcome to TFB Weekly Web Deals 202, brought to you by Strike Industries , manufacturer of innovative, high-performance firearm accessories. We’re back with more deals on guns, gear, ammunition, and accessories from some of our most frequented online retailers like Strike Industries, 5.1
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Silencer Saturday #447: Thunder Beast Silencer Summit 2026Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:29:18 GMT
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . 2026 has flown by, and it is once again time to look at some data from the Thunder Beast Silencer Summit . This is an event
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Packing a Punch: A History of the M14Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
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. mili
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POTD: Two Genesis Gen-12 Shotguns - One 1650 Pelican CaseFri, 28 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Photo Of The Day: Dual-wielding isn't just for action movies anymore. Savior Equipment's new SUP28 case insert manages to accomplish what seemed geometrically impossible: fitting two complete Genesis Arms Gen-12 systems into a single Pelican 1650 , creating the kind of redundant fire
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Fudd Friday: The Winchester Model 42 Is Sub-Gauge SweetnessFri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
“In the beginning, there was the Winchester Model 12, and it was very good.” Not quite—Winchester’s Model 12 was not the first pump-action shotgun ever made; they had their own series of pump guns before the Model 12, including the popular Model 1897, and the competition had
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Springfield's New Tri-Lug Kuna Offers Quick Suppressor SwapsFri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Springfield Armory's Kuna is a 9mm roller-delayed PDW design, now paired with an integrated Tri-Lug suppressor-mounting system, allowing compatible suppressors to be installed and removed without tools, using a push-and-twist connection. I don’t have a Kuna, but I have the tri-lug system
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Staccato Removes Ownership Restriction From Lifetime Warranty ProgramFri, 28 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Staccato has expanded its lifetime warranty program, shifting coverage from the original owner to the pistol itself. Now every Staccato-built 2011 platform handgun carries warranty protection for its operational life, regardless of how many owners it has had or where it was purchased.
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Savage Expands The Ultralite Lineup With Carbon Fiber Barrel ModelsFri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Savage Arms has revamped its Ultralite series with four new models engineered around carbon fiber barrel technology, the updated AccuFit V2 adjustment system, and modular components tailored for specific hunting applications. All four rifles incorporate Savage's lightweight construction philoso
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Front Line Friday #30: Cold Weather Patrol GearFri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is building a cold weather patrol layer system that keeps you functional across a twelve-hour shift instead of just warm for the first hour. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps this
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G3 vs World: Trials of Modern Battle Rifles in PakistanFri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT
When I was a kid, I kept asking my father the same stupid question: ‘Daddy, what is the best gun ever?’ He kept patiently explaining that it depends on the mission and circumstances. I understood that, but deep down, the question always remained with me.
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POTD: The Lightweight M26 Modular Shotgun In Action With MPsThu, 27 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Soldiers with the 554th Military Police Company conduct range training and qualification on the M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System at Panzer Range Complex in Böblingen. The M26 MASS, a 12-gauge manually operated shotgun, mounts directly under the M4 carbine or fires as a standalone weapon.
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Concealed Carry Corner: Bigger Isn't Always BetterThu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner . Last week, we took a look at some of the keys to successfully carrying a concealed handgun. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here to check it out. This week, I want to look at why certain individuals, es
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Beretta APX A1 Ported Adds Ported Barrel & Optics-Ready SlideThu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Beretta's APX A1 family just got faster. The company has introduced the APX A1 Ported , a variant built around a precision ported barrel and slide system designed to manage recoil impulse and get the gun back on target quicker for follow-up shots. It's a straightforward addition to an alre
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Vortex Adds Green Dot Option To Venom Enclosed Micro LineupThu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Vortex Optics has added a green dot variant to its Venom Enclosed Micro platform, recognizing that shooter preference for reticle color varies across lighting conditions and individual visual acuity. The new Venom Enclosed Micro Green Dot maintains the core specifications and design of the existing
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Winchester Launches Super Match Competition Ammunition LineThu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The six handgun loads currently cataloged include four 9mm choices: 115- and 124-grain round-nose FMJ, plus 115- and 147-grain flat-nose FMJ. A 180-grain .40 S&W flat-nose load and 230-grain .45 ACP round-nose load round out the live listings. All come in 50-round boxes. Winchester says it uses
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TFB Behind the Gun #232: FAST Auto Rifle Division ft. Russell PhaganThu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Russell Phagan has never met a shooting sport rule he didn't want to push. From building out the Brutality match series with InRangeTV, to founding FAST (Firearms Action Shooting Trials) as its own standalone series, to his day job as Director of KE Arms, he's spent two decades
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News from Gun Owners of America

GOA LEADS INDUSTRY COALITION IN SUPREME COURT FIGHT TO DEFEND AR-15sFri, 04 Sep 2026 18:42:57 GMT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2026 GOA LEADS INDUSTRY COALITION IN SUPREME COURT FIGHT TO DEFEND AR-15s WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF)—along with Century Arms, Canik USA, B&T USA and Fostech—filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supr
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This Week In Gun ControlSat, 29 Aug 2026 15:20:38 GMT
THIS WEEK IN THE FIGHT Here’s what you may have missed this week in the fight for the Second Amendment… Biden’s “Ghost Gun” rule was struck down by the courts. GOA’s case against it is still active. Gun shops are passing ATF inspections after selling suppressors w
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PA: Legalize SuppressorsTue, 25 Aug 2026 19:55:01 GMT
Let’s Eliminate Suppressor and SBR/SBS Restrictions in Pennsylvania Pennsylvanians should NEVER be treated like criminals for exercising their constitutionally-protected rights. Yet under Pennsylvania’s archaic Title 18, Section 908, law-abiding citizens face state criminal charges simply for
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ATF MUST PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO GUN DEALERS!Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:08:03 GMT
We won our case, but ATF is stalling, so let’s turn up the heat and make them clear things up for dealers and gun owners nationwide… On August 5th, GOA won our “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit,” against the registration requirements of the NFA. But, in the weeks following the decision, many GO
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NFA Victory FAQ: What Gun Owners Need to KnowMon, 24 Aug 2026 18:13:01 GMT
On August 5, 2026, a federal judge in Texas ruled that the National Firearms Act’s registration requirements are unconstitutional for certain firearms whose NFA tax has been reduced to $0. This ruling was thanks to GOA’s historic “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit.” Since then, we’ve received thousands of
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THIS WEEK: Here’s Where Things Stand!Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:17:43 GMT
THIS WEEK IN GUN RIGHTS! At GOA, we’ve been hard at work fighting for your Second Amendment rights, here’s a recap of the things you should know… A federal judge ruled the registration requirements on short, barreled firearms and suppressors are unconstitutional. DOJ had a week to
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FL VICTORY: Byron Donalds Wins Primary ElectionWed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:30 GMT
Florida’s gun owners get to celebrate the Second Amendment wins that happened during last night’s primary elections. Why? Because GOA was the only gun rights organization involved in this election. Not just the only group to endorse. GOA was the only gun rights organization that showed u
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Florida: Vote GOA on August 18Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:55 GMT
Florida gun owners, Election Day is TODAY, Tuesday, August 18 — and it’s time to VOTE. The future of our Second Amendment rights in Florida will be shaped by who shows up to the polls in this primary election. At the top of the ticket, Gun Owners of America is backing Byron Donalds for Governor of F
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Here’s How Gun Shops Can Transfer NFA ItemsSat, 15 Aug 2026 14:20:41 GMT
YOU ASKED, WE BUILT IT. Since our “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” win, people have been joining GOA in numbers we have never seen. So much so, that our payment processor crashed. We understand the interest, because thanks to the ruling, GOA members are now protected from the registration req
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GOA Members Make History With First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:40:28 GMT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2026 GOA Members to Make History with First Suppressor Transfers Without NFA Registration Since 1934 Leander, TX — Gun Owners of America (GOA), along with lead plaintiff Silencer Shop, made history tonight as GOA members Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell lawfully acq
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