Firearms industry news — ATF actions, manufacturer announcements, trade shows, and breaking developments in the US gun market.
Kentucky residents between 18 and 20 can now apply for a provisional concealed carry license after the General Assembly overrode Governor Andy Beshear's veto of HB 312 on April 14.
GOA Senior VP Erich Pratt formally asked the DOJ Inspector General to investigate after ATF lawyers exposed a gun owner's NFA records and tax data on a public court docket — twice.
Springfield Armory's Model 2020 Heatseeker puts bolt-action .308 Win. performance in a 12-inch NFA-free pistol at $1,999 MSRP.
The DOJ asked the Fifth Circuit to dismiss its appeal of the injunction blocking ATF's private-sale rule — a win for GOA and four state AGs.
Smith & Wesson's Bodyguard 38 2.0 adds an ambidextrous center-mounted cylinder release, upgraded sights, and a new one-piece alloy frame — starting at $449.
Beretta nominates four directors to Ruger's board and offers $44.80/share partial tender ahead of the contested May 27 shareholder vote.
Springfield Armory added a pistol-caliber variant to its SAINT Victor line Thursday, pairing a 5.5-inch barrel with an SB Tactical HBPDW collapsible brace. MSRP is $1,399.
FN America enters the optic market with the PUREVIEW, a holographic pistol red dot built for the 509, 510, 545, and Five-seveN. Debuts at NRAAM; on sale later in 2026.
NRA's 155th Annual Meeting opened today in Houston with 800+ exhibitors, new Witness 2311 models from EAA, Dead Air suppressor debuts, and a governance vote.
Shooters Global's new Shotisize feature uses AI to listen to practice-video audio and auto-generate shot-timer overlays — total time, splits, and shot count — from any camera and any timer.
Virginia Gov. Spanberger signed HB 40 with no grandfather clause while the DOJ threatened litigation over the companion assault-firearms bill, HB 217.
ATF data show February 2026 Form 4 suppressor applications topped all of 2005 combined, with 394% above the 2025 monthly average and approvals running in days.