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Alternative Ballistics Corporation will begin selling The Home Defense, a muzzle device that converts live pistol fire to a less-lethal impact round, at a Las Vegas retailer starting July 17.
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.
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.
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.
ASA reports 660,744 suppressor Form 4 applications in January–April 2026, about 90% of all 2025 filings, as the $0 NFA tax stamp drives historic demand.
An ATF proposed rule open for comment until July 6 would lift the 1997 blanket import ban on firearms and ammunition from Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine.
BANISH Suppressors has launched two stainless-steel rifle cans, the VRMT 223 SS and HNT 30 SS, both priced at $579, aimed at the post-NFA-tax-cut market.
NSSF's April 2026 NICS release shows NFA checks at 190,086 — up 130.3% year-over-year — as the post-tax-stamp suppressor boom carries into spring.
Davidsons and Hi-Point team up on a Burnt Bronze Cerakote edition of the $239 Hush-Point 22 rimfire suppressor, available only through Davidsons.
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.
ATF data show February 2026 Form 4 suppressor applications topped all of 2005 combined, with 394% above the 2025 monthly average and approvals running in days.
Taurus's new RPC pairs a roller-delayed 9mm action with a 4.5-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and Glock-pattern magazine compatibility.