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.
The Eleventh Circuit upheld the federal machine gun ban as applied to Glock-style conversion switches, ruling the 2A doesn't protect the devices. The opinion explicitly leaves semi-auto firearms unaffected.
Heckler & Koch revealed the VP9CC at NRAAM — the smallest VP9 yet, with a 3.13-inch barrel and a factory Vortex Defender CCW optic option — shipping to dealers May 1 at $1,049/$1,399.
The Department of Justice is drafting a replacement ATF frames and receivers rule, reversing its position from less than a week earlier when it said the Biden-era regulation would stay in place.
A three-judge First Circuit panel has reversed the preliminary injunction blocking Maine's 72-hour firearm waiting period, clearing the law to take effect April 24 unless further review intervenes.
Kentucky residents between 18 and 20 can now apply for a provisional concealed carry license after the General Assembly overrode Governor Andy Beshear's veto of HB 312 on April 14.
GOA Senior VP Erich Pratt formally asked the DOJ Inspector General to investigate after ATF lawyers exposed a gun owner's NFA records and tax data on a public court docket — twice.
Springfield Armory's Model 2020 Heatseeker puts bolt-action .308 Win. performance in a 12-inch NFA-free pistol at $1,999 MSRP.
The DOJ asked the Fifth Circuit to dismiss its appeal of the injunction blocking ATF's private-sale rule — a win for GOA and four state AGs.
Smith & Wesson's Bodyguard 38 2.0 adds an ambidextrous center-mounted cylinder release, upgraded sights, and a new one-piece alloy frame — starting at $449.
Beretta nominates four directors to Ruger's board and offers $44.80/share partial tender ahead of the contested May 27 shareholder vote.
Springfield Armory added a pistol-caliber variant to its SAINT Victor line Thursday, pairing a 5.5-inch barrel with an SB Tactical HBPDW collapsible brace. MSRP is $1,399.
FN America enters the optic market with the PUREVIEW, a holographic pistol red dot built for the 509, 510, 545, and Five-seveN. Debuts at NRAAM; on sale later in 2026.