Firearms industry news — ATF actions, manufacturer announcements, trade shows, and breaking developments in the US gun market.
A Fifth Circuit majority struck down the Gun Control Act's interstate handgun sales restriction, ruling the transfer-fee requirement unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Primary Arms is shipping the PLxC 2.5-20x48 and 4.5-36x56, two 34mm first-focal-plane precision scopes with Japanese ED glass and a new Cartridge Turret System.
Taurus is launching the TTX series — three additive-manufactured titanium suppressors for rimfire, 9mm, and rifle calibers, starting at $299.99 MSRP.
SIG Sauer launched the P385 at its SIG NEXT event, a new 9mm striker platform in five models starting at $599 with an updated FCU and MAGSTRAP grip system.
Lynx Defense has added a taller version of its Policy backpack insert. The Policy XL adds 4.5 inches of height to the original carrier, sizing it for AR pistols, short-barreled ARs and AR folders, and sells for $84.99.
Olight launched the PL X GL on September 19, pairing its dual-beam 1,200-lumen floodlight and 260-meter spotlight with an independent Class 3R green laser on a single rail mount.
Remington's new Premier AccuTip 400 Legend load — a 195-grain Power Port tip bullet at 2,215 fps — is now shipping to dealers at $48.99 per 20-round box.
Langdon Tactical has launched the LTT Mossberg 590, bringing NP3-coated internals, a lightened trigger, Magpul furniture, and an optic-ready sighting package to the classic pump-action platform.
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.