Michael is the editor and lead writer at Guns & Gear HQ, covering the firearms industry: federal and state legislation, court rulings, ATF regulatory action, manufacturer M&A, earnings, and new product launches. He writes for an audience of enthusiasts, industry professionals, and gun owners who care about accurate, fact-based reporting on the Second Amendment beat. Tip line: gear@gunsgearhq.com.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis filed H.R. 9009 to repeal the 1986 Hughes Amendment — the first bill ever to propose fully reopening the civilian machine gun registry — and GOA endorsed it on introduction.
At least five Commonwealth's Attorneys and seven sheriffs say they won't enforce Virginia's July 1 assault firearms ban, as the governor and AG push back.
Florida AG James Uthmeier gave the Tradition Community Association until June 1 to rescind its ban on lawful carry in HOA common areas or face legal action.
New York's budget bill passed May 21 banning any pistol with a cruciform trigger bar — a design element in virtually all Glock-style handguns sold in the state.
NSSF-funded Black v. Hook was filed May 15 in Fauquier County Circuit Court seeking an emergency injunction before Virginia's July 1 assault firearms ban takes effect.
Indiana's top court declined 4-1 to hear Gary's appeal, finally closing a 1999 suit targeting Smith & Wesson, Glock, Beretta, and dozens of other manufacturers.
PROOF Research's PXT rifling cuts initial engraving force 30 percent and claims 30-100% longer barrel life; ships now in Elevation FDX and MTR FDX from $3,499.
The Freedom from Taxes Act zeros out the $200 NFA transfer tax on machine guns and destructive devices and eliminates SOT fees for Class 2/3 FFLs. GOA endorses.
The House passed HR 1041, 217-198, permanently barring the VA from sending veterans to NICS solely for having a fiduciary. The bill now heads to the Senate.
Beretta USA and Langdon Tactical Technology's factory collaboration arrives at dealers: a suppressor-ready, comp-equipped 92G with three 22-round mags at $1,299.
PSA's Harrington & Richardson brand begins shipping the Model 606, a recreation of the first HBAR AR-15 ever built, at $1,249.
Auto-Ordnance releases a commemorative USA 250th Anniversary 1911 in .45 ACP with patriotic engraving and custom walnut grips at a $1,494 MSRP.