SAF and FPC Petition Supreme Court to End New York City's Stun Gun Ban
SAF and FPC filed a SCOTUS petition in Calce v. NYC on July 7, challenging the city's blanket ban on civilian possession of stun guns and tasers.
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Leupold Expands Mark 4HD Line With Three New Illuminated Reticle Options
Leupold adds illuminated PR2-MOA, PR2-MIL, and PR3-MIL reticles to the Mark 4HD in 6-24x52 and 8-32x56 configurations, backed by Motion Sensor Technology.
PSA Retires the AAC Ammo Name, Launches Three-Line PSA Ammo Lineup
Palmetto State Armory retires AAC Ammo and launches PSA Ammo with three focused lines: Guardsman for everyday carry, Sabre for precision, and Mixtape for suppressor use.
June NFA Background Checks Surge 177% as Tax-Free Suppressor Demand Rolls Into Summer
NSSF data shows June 2026 NFA background checks hit 166,677 — up 177% year-over-year — as tax-free suppressor and SBR demand continues to accelerate.
Maryland Appellate Court Upholds Under-21 Firearms Possession Ban, Setting Up Appeal
A unanimous Maryland appeals court upheld the state's ban on firearms possession by 18-to-20-year-olds, finding historical precedent under Bruen. An appeal is expected.
CrossBreed Adds Five Holster Configurations for the Staccato HD C4X
CrossBreed rolls out five holster fitments for the Staccato HD C4X, covering IWB, hybrid, and chest rig carry for the 4-inch compensated 9mm.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over Assault Firearms Ban as Consolidation Strategy Fails
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 Introduces the HD P4X, a Full-Size Steel-Frame Compensated 9mm
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 Proposes to Cut NFA Fingerprint and Photo Burden on Gun Owners
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 Ships Collector-Grade 250th Anniversary Lever Guns as Nation Turns 250
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 Ships the P-10 C Ported COA With Factory Aimpoint Red Dot at $1,179
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.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear First-Ever Challenges to Assault Weapons Bans
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.