Springfield Armory Expands the Echelon Platform With the New Alpha 4.0C
Springfield Armory's Echelon Alpha 4.0C brings the full Central Operating Group chassis to dealers at $599, with factory optics mounting and modular grip options intact.
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Shell Shock Technologies Clears Testing for Its .50 BMG NAS3 Case
Shell Shock Technologies completes live-fire validation of its .50 BMG NAS3 case, confirming a 40% weight savings over brass and 3,111 fps in testing. Sales open August 2026.
PHLster Launches the Enigma Micro, a Beltless Carry System for Pocket Pistols
PHLster's new $150 Enigma Micro extends beltless carry to micro-compact pistols, with fitments for the Bodyguard 2.0, Glock 42, and Ruger LCP family.
Maryland Defends Glock Ban by Framing Common Pistols as Machine Guns
Maryland has filed its defense in Bathras v. Moore, the federal Second Amendment challenge to SB 334, arguing that standard Glock pistols are machine-gun convertible.
SAF and FPC Petition Supreme Court to End New York City's Stun Gun Ban
SAF and FPC filed a SCOTUS petition in Calce v. NYC on July 7, challenging the city's blanket ban on civilian possession of stun guns and tasers.
Leupold Expands Mark 4HD Line With Three New Illuminated Reticle Options
Leupold adds illuminated PR2-MOA, PR2-MIL, and PR3-MIL reticles to the Mark 4HD in 6-24x52 and 8-32x56 configurations, backed by Motion Sensor Technology.
PSA Retires the AAC Ammo Name, Launches Three-Line PSA Ammo Lineup
Palmetto State Armory retires AAC Ammo and launches PSA Ammo with three focused lines: Guardsman for everyday carry, Sabre for precision, and Mixtape for suppressor use.
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.
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.