Trump DOJ Backs Gun Owners as SCOTUS Locks In December 2 for AR-15 Ban Arguments
The Supreme Court set December 2 oral arguments in Viramontes and Grant, and Solicitor General Sauer filed a brief arguing AR-15 bans are unconstitutional.
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Suppressors Move Off U.S. Munitions List November 20, Opening Global Markets for American Makers
Two coordinated federal rules published July 23 will transfer most suppressors from the USML to the Commerce Control List on November 20, ending the ITAR barrier that made suppressor exports economically impractical.
Federal Launches Cosmic Target Loads, UV Shotshells for Night Clay Shooting
Federal Ammunition's new Cosmic 12-gauge target load uses a UV-reactive Podium wad and neon hull that glow under black light, now shipping to dealers.
Beretta Adds Factory Porting to the Full-Size APX A1
Beretta introduces a factory-ported APX A1 in FDE and OD Green at $629, adding slide and barrel ports to reduce muzzle flip on the full-size 9mm.
MAC RA-9 SPORT Adds Aluminum Frame to Military Armament's 9mm Pistol Line
Military Armament Corporation's RA-9 SPORT swaps the polymer grip for machined aluminum in black and orange, adding a competition-focused variant to the RA-9 chassis pistol family at $699.99.
Smith & Wesson Brands Posts 32% Revenue Jump, Beating Q2 Estimates
Smith & Wesson Brands reported $112.6 million in Q2 revenue, 32.3% above year-ago levels and 14.1% ahead of analyst estimates, with the company swinging to a $0.06 non-GAAP profit.
FALCO Adds Light-Bearing Option to Its Kydex Chest Holster Lineup
FALCO's new D910 L chest holster brings weapon-light compatibility to the brand's popular open-carry chest platform, fitting 2,600-plus handguns and 180-plus WML combinations.
FPC Asks Federal Court to Block Louisiana's Under-21 Carry Permit Ban
FPC filed a preliminary injunction motion asking a Louisiana federal court to immediately block the state's ban on carry permits for 18-to-20-year-old adults.
PSA Mixtape Adds 158-Grain 9mm Subsonic Built for Suppressed Hosts
PSA has launched a 158-grain 9mm TMJ subsonic in its data-transparent Mixtape line, engineered and tested for suppressed pistols and PCCs.
Hawke Optics Launches the Vantage HD 30 SF, Seven Illuminated Scopes for Hunters
Hawke Optics has introduced the Vantage HD 30 SF, a seven-scope riflescope line with zero-stop, locking turrets, and 11-layer H2 optics for hunters.
Osight Opens Reservations for the Osight-R Enclosed Rifle Red Dot
Osight has opened reservations for the Osight-R, an enclosed-emitter rifle red dot on the Aimpoint T1/T2 footprint, with public sale opening September 21.
CZ TS 3 ORANGE Competition Pistol Arrives in US Dealer Inventory
CZ-USA confirms the TS 3 ORANGE — developed with 11-time IPSC World Champion Eric Grauffel — is now shipping to US dealers at $2,729.99 MSRP.