KelTec Debuts the SUB-SDP, a Folding 9mm Pistol for $599
KelTec's 'Nub Sub' turns the SUB2000 into a braced pistol with a threaded 6-inch barrel, Glock-mag compatibility, and a 10-inch folded length at $599.
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Firearms industry news — ATF actions, manufacturer announcements, trade shows, and breaking developments in the US gun market.
Virginia AR-15 Ban Cases Paused Until Supreme Court Rules, Statewide Injunction Holds
Two courts issued coordinated stays July 29, pausing all Virginia AR-15 ban lawsuits until SCOTUS rules in Viramontes — leaving the statewide sales injunction in place through 2027.
BCM Teases the BCM9, a New 9mm Carbine
Bravo Company is teasing the BCM9, a compact AR-pattern 9mm carbine that appears to run Colt SMG-pattern magazines. BCM has not released specs, pricing, or a date.
SB Tactical Launches the SBA6, Its Narrowest A-Series AR Pistol Brace
SB Tactical's new SBA6 stabilizing brace, designed with Die Free Co., is now shipping in Black at $124.99 MSRP, the narrowest A-Series model yet at 1.6 inches wide.
CMP Announces Sale of Over 100,000 Surplus M14 Rifles, Semi-Auto Only
The Civilian Marksmanship Program will sell more than 100,000 surplus M14 rifles converted to semi-auto, with order fulfillment expected as early as late 2026.
B&T USA Scales Utah Suppressor Plant to 7,000 Units a Month
B&T USA grew its Herriman, Utah facility from 3 employees to 55+ and hit 7,000 suppressors per month in under a year, adding seven CNC machines and nine 3-D printers.
DOJ Drops Post Office Carry Ban Appeal, Leaving Nationwide Injunction in Place
The Trump DOJ files a 41-word motion abandoning its defense of the federal post office carry ban, leaving Chief Judge O'Connor's nationwide injunction intact for all FPC and SAF members.
One in Eight Retail Gun Dealers Has Closed Since 2021, Federal Data Shows
ATF data show the nation's Type 01 retail FFL count has fallen from 52,993 to 46,072 since 2021 — a 13 percent drop — while new license applications are down 44 percent over the same period.
XTech Tactical Ships Two Flared AR-15 Magwells at $40 With Lifetime Warranty
XTech Tactical launches the X-Flare 556 and X-Flare Digital, injection-molded flared magwells for mil-spec AR-15 lowers at $39.95 each — 1.75x wider than stock and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Tippmann Arms Ships First Factory-Built .22 LR Firearms With Forced Reset Trigger
Tippmann Arms and Rare Breed Triggers launch the M4-22 ELITE FRT series — three factory-built .22 LR firearms engineered around the FRT-15L3, the first rimfire platform to ship with forced reset installed from the factory.
Palmetto State Armory Launches the PSA 570, a Modular 870-Compatible Pump Shotgun
Palmetto State Armory's PSA 570 brings AR-style modularity to the pump shotgun — an optics-ready, 870-compatible 12-gauge that owners can reconfigure at home. It launches Friday, July 24.
New Jersey AR-15 Ban Stays Live Until August 10 as AG Clarifies Mandate Timeline
New Jersey's AG revised the Third Circuit ruling's enforcement date from July 31 to roughly August 10, when the formal mandate directing the district court to act is expected.