Palmetto State Armory Opens SBR Direct-Ship to 17 States After NFA Victory
PSA expands its short-barreled rifle ship-to-FFL program to 17 states following its federal court win, skipping NFA registration and the $200 tax stamp.
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Springfield Armory Adds a Polished Blued 4-Inch SA-35 to Its Hi-Power Lineup
Springfield Armory's compact Hi-Power variant gets the mirror-bright hot salt blued treatment at the same $799 MSRP as the matte model.
SIG Sauer Custom Works Unveils the P320-NIGHTSHIFT, a Compensated Full-Size in Platinum and Burnt Titanium
SIG's newest Custom Works build puts a compensated 4.6" threaded P320 in Platinum Cerakote and Burnt Titanium PVD with 21-round mags at $2,479 MSRP.
NRA, SAF, and NSSF Sue New Mexico to Force Statewide Waiting Period Injunction
Three major gun-rights groups filed suit October 19 to extend to all New Mexicans an injunction currently protecting only two named plaintiffs from the state's 7-day waiting period.
Supreme Court Rejects Maine Waiting Period Challenge, Deepens Circuit Split
SCOTUS denied cert in Beckwith v. Frey, leaving Maine's 72-hour gun purchase waiting period standing and deepening the split with the Tenth Circuit.
Foxtrot Mike Debuts the ISU-9, an Integrally Suppressed AR9 Upper
Foxtrot Mike's ISU-9 is a complete integrally suppressed AR9 upper in 9mm, priced at $499 — a fraction of what the category typically commands.
Jacob Grey Releases the Nox Gentleman, a Comp-Ready 2011 in Four Finishes
Jacob Grey's Nox Gentleman brings a factory comp, direct-mount optics, and a patent-pending trigger to its double-stack 1911, from $5,999.
Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms in $160 Million Cash-and-Stock Deal
Smith & Wesson Brands closed its acquisition of Savage Arms on October 21, a $160 million cash-and-stock deal that makes JDH Capital its largest stockholder and expands its reach into bolt-action hunting rifles.
SAAMI Accepts 5.56 Commercial as a New Rifle Cartridge Standard
SAAMI has formally standardized the 5.56 Commercial (5.56 COMM) cartridge, introduced by Hornady, with a 62,000 psi pressure ceiling and publicly available chamber specs.
Silent Steel Unveils the Baffle Streamer Gen 2, Its 3D-Printed Suppressor Family
Silent Steel has launched the Baffle Streamer Gen 2 suppressor family, featuring 3D-printed aluminum or Inconel 718 baffle modules, four models, and backward compatibility with older bodies.
OCC Report Confirms Firearms Industry Banking Discrimination, Opens Enforcement Path
The OCC released a report on October 14 documenting politically motivated banking discrimination against firearms manufacturers, retailers, and dealers, and outlining new enforcement tools.
Spike's Tactical Debuts the Mini-Recluse, a Compact Integrally Suppressed 9mm
Spike's Tactical's Mini-Recluse brings the integrally suppressed 9mm PCC format into a shorter package, priced at $2,495 built-to-order with Colt and Glock magazine compatibility.