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.
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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 a Factory Aimpoint Red Dot
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.
ATF Clears All Pending Virginia NFA Applications Before July 1 State Deadline
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 Adds Pre-Drilled Fiber Optic Sights for S&W J-, K-, and L-Frame Revolvers
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 Launches EP9 MDB and EP45 MDB With Roller-Delayed Blowback Action
Extar Firearms upgrades its EP9 and EP45 pistol-caliber platforms with roller-delayed blowback, keeping Glock mag compatibility and direct-to-consumer pricing.