Beretta Adds Factory Comp and Threaded Barrel to 80X Cheetah in Tactical Edition
Beretta's 80X Cheetah Tactical Launch Edition debuts at NRAAM with a 4.4-inch threaded barrel, removable factory comp, and optics-ready slide at $1,049 MSRP.
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Firearms industry news — ATF actions, manufacturer announcements, trade shows, and breaking developments in the US gun market.
Blanche Rejects Gun-Control Push After WHCD Attack, Points to D.C.'s Failed Laws
Acting AG Blanche shut down calls for new gun restrictions after a California man was charged with attempting to assassinate the President at the WHCD on April 25.
SIG Sauer Debuts M400-FORGE at $999, Ships With Factory Optic and TriggerTech
SIG Sauer ships the M400-FORGE at $999, an AR-15 that includes a factory TriggerTech two-stage trigger and Romeo MSR Gen II red dot as standard equipment.
Tennessee Sends Property-Defense Expansion to Governor Lee
Tennessee HB 1802 expands the Castle Doctrine to cover defense of property and livestock and now awaits Governor Bill Lee's signature.
Connecticut House Passes Glock-Style Pistol Ban, Heads to Senate
Connecticut's House voted 86-64 to advance HB 5043, a bill that would ban sale of Glock-pattern 'convertible' pistols starting October 2026.
Glock Adds OEM 15-Round Magazines for G43X, G48, and G44, Shipping in May
Glock announced factory 15-round magazines for the G43X, G48, and G44 at NRAAM 2026, with the G43X/G48 metal version at $32.73 MSRP, shipping in May.
Wilson Combat Acquires Guncrafter Industries, Uniting Two Arkansas 1911 Makers
Wilson Combat announced the acquisition of Guncrafter Industries on April 20, adding the .50 GI platform and No-Name series to its Berryville, Arkansas operation.
D.C. Full Court to Rehear Magazine Ban, Vacating Panel's Second Amendment Win
The D.C. Court of Appeals vacated a panel ruling that struck down the city's magazine limit, granting en banc rehearing that expands to include registration requirements.
11th Circuit Affirms Switch Conviction in Alsenat Case, Ruling Stops Short of Lawful Semi-Autos
The Eleventh Circuit upheld the federal machine gun ban as applied to Glock-style conversion switches, ruling the 2A doesn't protect the devices. The opinion explicitly leaves semi-auto firearms unaffected.
H&K Unveils the VP9CC Micro-Compact at $1,049, Shipping May 1
Heckler & Koch revealed the VP9CC at NRAAM — the smallest VP9 yet, with a 3.13-inch barrel and a factory Vortex Defender CCW optic option — shipping to dealers May 1 at $1,049/$1,399.
DOJ Reverses Again, Will Rewrite ATF Frames and Receivers Rule Instead of Keeping Biden Version
The Department of Justice is drafting a replacement ATF frames and receivers rule, reversing its position from less than a week earlier when it said the Biden-era regulation would stay in place.
First Circuit Clears Maine's 72-Hour Waiting Period to Take Effect April 24
A three-judge First Circuit panel has reversed the preliminary injunction blocking Maine's 72-hour firearm waiting period, clearing the law to take effect April 24 unless further review intervenes.