Firearms industry news — ATF actions, manufacturer announcements, trade shows, and breaking developments in the US gun market.
The DOJ's revived § 925(c) firearm rights restoration program takes effect September 21, with invited-round applications opening September 25 and a public window following November 4.
Garmin has acquired Applied Ballistics LLC, the company behind the radar-validated bullet library and ballistic solver embedded in its tactical watches and shooting accessories.
Scalarworks has rolled out a fully redesigned LEAP/08 30mm QD scope mount with No-Gap Split-Rings, an integrated LevelDrive leveling system, and KICK ecosystem compatibility.
An ATF open letter dated August 28 replaces the agency's 2008 suppressor guidance, allowing qualified manufacturers to recaliber and fully repair registered suppressors without new NFA registration.
Vortex Optics has expanded its Pro Cantilever Mount into a full accessories system with offset, overhead, and Diving Board attachments for running multiple devices on one base.
SIG Sauer expands the piston-driven SIG516 G3 platform with an 11.5-inch pistol and SBR, offering a compact AR alternative suited for close-quarters and vehicle use.
A 27-state attorney general coalition filed September 4 backing gun owners in Viramontes and Grant, part of a wave of pro-gun amicus briefs ahead of SCOTUS oral argument on December 2.
Leaked retailer planning boards and SIG's own optic FAQ have confirmed the P385 exists. A September 24 launch date is now the working target.
Washington has set its forthcoming gun permit-to-purchase fee at $126, on top of required training and the state's $33 background check charge. Effective May 1, 2027.
SureFire's new XC3 Sub delivers 1,000 lumens on a rechargeable cell in a housing built for the short rails of micro-compact carry pistols. MSRP $369.
ATF completes its new FFLAlert BEACON notification system, which pushes firearms theft alerts, disaster warnings, and administrative notices to licensed dealers via email, text, or voice call.
NSSF-adjusted NICS for August 2026 reached 1,115,410, up 2.2% for the seventh straight month of growth. NFA checks surged 201.6% to 185,744.