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.
XS Sights expands its DXT2 Pro and R3D 2.0 tritium night sight lines to cover major pistol platforms from SIG Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, and FN.
GrabAGun Digital Holdings (NYSE: PEW) posted Q2 revenue of $23.2M, up 9.4%, as gross margins expanded 290 basis points to 13.5%.
Guns.com is testing a proprietary AI platform that automates used firearm identification, photo editing, and listing — cutting the workflow to seconds for local dealers.
With DOJ missing its appeal deadline, Silencer Shop completed the first commercial suppressor transfers without NFA Form 4 or registry entry since June 1934.
MDT launches three Lone Peak Arms-built precision rifle actions starting at $1,199.99, marking the chassis maker's first move into bolt-action manufacture.
CZ USA is now shipping the CZ 75 Legend to dealers nationwide — a modern-production pre-B replica of the original 1975 CZ 75 with steel frame, 16+1 capacity, and a Shadow 2-spec trigger for $1,399.
Heckler & Koch's new VP9CC brings the VP9 platform down to micro-compact carry size with a 3.12-inch barrel, 10+1 capacity, a 40%-lower recessed optics mount, and the full VP9 trigger for $1,049.
Rep. Andrew Clyde and Sen. Steve Daines led 47 Republican lawmakers in urging ATF to extend NFA registration relief to all gun owners as the Texas ruling's 7-day stay expires August 12.
Outdoor Holding (POWW) Q1 FY2027: revenue up 22% to $14.5M, suppressor GMV surges 71%, EBITDA doubles, shares jump 23%.
Judge Hendrix rules NFA registration for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs unconstitutional. Stay expires August 12; Fifth Circuit is next.
Beretta USA ships the B22 Jaguar Tac Metal at $749 and previews the Metal Competition at $969, both purpose-built for training and rimfire competition.
Remington Ammunition has launched four new Nitro Dove shotshell loads in 12- and 20-gauge — including two velocity-forward 1,350 fps 12-gauge options — now arriving at dealers ahead of September dove season.