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The DOJ sued Virginia July 1 over SB 749's assault firearms ban while a state panel rejected consolidation of four parallel challenges, keeping the legal battlefield fragmented.
Staccato's HD P4X pairs a steel frame and full-size grip with the HD line's 4-inch compensated barrel, aimed at duty use and overt carry. Starting MSRP is $3,599.
ATF's July 6 proposed rule would reduce NFA fingerprint cards from two to one, eliminate trust fingerprinting entirely, and swap passport photos for a government ID scan.
Henry Repeating Arms is shipping three collector-grade lever-action rifles as America marks its 250th anniversary, with Cerakote flag receivers and fancy walnut from $1,199.
CZ USA is shipping the P-10 C Ported COA, a compact 9mm with factory porting and a factory-mounted Aimpoint COA red dot included, at $1,179 MSRP.
The Supreme Court agreed on June 30 to hear Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, the first direct challenges to state assault weapons bans.
ATF processed every outstanding Virginia Form 1 and Form 4 before July 1, protecting NFA applicants from a potential conflict with the state's new firearms restrictions.
XS Sights launches pre-drilled fiber optic front sights for S&W J-, K-, and L-Frame revolvers — no drilling required, with an adjustable rear and swappable green/orange rods for $118.89.
Extar Firearms upgrades its EP9 and EP45 pistol-caliber platforms with roller-delayed blowback, keeping Glock mag compatibility and direct-to-consumer pricing.
Washington County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Campbell granted the NRA and VSSA a statewide preliminary injunction June 29, blocking Virginia's assault firearms and magazine ban through December 31.
Osight launched two enclosed-emitter pistol red dots in June: the XE AMRS with a five-mode reticle system at $249.99 on the RMR footprint, and the SE 6 MOA at $199.99 on RMSc.
One Horse and Atrius Development Group ship the first factory AR-15 with a forced reset selector installed and tuned at $999.99, with July 4 delivery.