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.
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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.
NRA and VSSA Win Statewide Preliminary Injunction Against Virginia's Assault Firearms Ban
Washington County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Campbell granted the NRA and VSSA a statewide preliminary injunction June 29, blocking Virginia's assault firearms and magazine ban through December 31.
Osight Ships XE AMRS Multi-Reticle Pistol Red Dot at $249, SE 6 MOA at $199
Osight launched two enclosed-emitter pistol red dots in June: the XE AMRS with a five-mode reticle system at $249.99 on the RMR footprint, and the SE 6 MOA at $199.99 on RMSc.
One Horse Ships First Factory AR-15 With Forced Reset Selector Installed
One Horse and Atrius Development Group ship the first factory AR-15 with a forced reset selector installed and tuned at $999.99, with July 4 delivery.
Supreme Court Topples Hawaii's No-Carry Default in 6-3 Wolford Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Wolford v. Lopez that Hawaii's law requiring carry permit holders to get property-owner permission before entering any business violates the Second Amendment.
Federal's 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Outpaces the 6.5 PRC and Ships in August
Federal Ammunition brings its Peak Alloy steel-case technology to the 6.5 Creedmoor, promising 300 fps over standard loads in existing rifles, with dealer shipments beginning in August.
Colt Optics Enters the Red Dot Market with the MRS-1, CSQ-1, and C3X-1
Colt Electro Optics LLC announces its first American-made red dot line: the MRS-1 pistol optic, CSQ-1 rifle red dot, and C3X-1 3x magnifier, all designed and assembled in Michigan.
B&T AG Settles Trademark Fight, Reclaims US Brand
B&T AG and B&T USA reached a comprehensive settlement June 25, returning US trademarks to the Swiss manufacturer and clearing the way for a new Swiss-owned US o
Canik Prime Radian Hits Dealer Shelves With Radian Weapons Package
Canik's Prime Radian — built on the Mete MC9 Prime with a Radian RAMJET barrel and AFTERBURNER compensator — is now available at dealers for $899.99 MSRP.
H&R Revives the M16 605 Carbine as a 5.56 NATO Retro Rifle
Harrington & Richardson reproduces one of the earliest M16 carbine experiments with the 605, a 5.56 NATO retro rifle built around a 15.3-inch pencil barrel. MSRP is $1,199.99.