Benitez Retires, Leaving California's Landmark Gun Cases in Flux
Judge Roger Benitez, author of Duncan v. Bonta and Miller v. Bonta, retired April 2 from the Southern District of California, leaving both cases unresolved.
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Firearms industry news — ATF actions, manufacturer announcements, trade shows, and breaking developments in the US gun market.
Taurus Launches the RPC, a Roller-Delayed 9mm PDW Built Around Glock-Pattern Mags
Taurus's new RPC pairs a roller-delayed 9mm action with a 4.5-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and Glock-pattern magazine compatibility.
ATF Reverses Course, Keeps Biden-Era Frames and Receivers Rule
ATF reversed plans to issue a new frames-and-receivers rule, telling VanDerStok plaintiffs the 2022 Biden-era regulation stays in place.
Trump DOJ Will Keep Biden-Era Frames Rule, Drawing Fire From 2A Groups
DOJ told VanDerStok and Defense Distributed plaintiffs April 8 it will keep ATF Final Rule 2021R-05F, the Biden-era ghost gun rule, in place.
Lynx Defense Launches the Lunch Box, a Discreet Single-Pistol Range Bag
Lynx Defense's new Lunch Box is a 12-by-10 compact range bag built around one handgun, six magazines, and 500 rounds of ammo. Made in North Carolina.
Canik and Otter Creek Labs Launch VOID Rifle Suppressor Line
Canik USA entered the suppressor market with Otter Creek Labs, launching three rifle cans at $649.99 each and a titanium 9mm model coming this year.
Firearms Industry Roundup — Apr 04–Apr 11, 2026
ATF keeps the Biden-era ghost-gun rule, the First Circuit upholds Maine's 72-hour wait, 1,350 Winchester workers strike at Lake City, and Beretta tightens its grip on Ruger's proxy fight.
New at SHOT Show 2026
The shooting world's biggest trade event is right around the corner. SHOT Show 2026 (January 20–23 in Las Vegas) promises a huge slate of new firearm…
OCC Report Confirms Major Banks Illegally Discriminated Against Firearms Businesses
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released preliminary findings that confirm what many in the firearms industry have long suspected…
Best of Shot Show 2024
As the sun sets on another thrilling edition of the Shot Show, the world's premier exposition for firearms, ammunition, and outdoor gear, we look back at…
ATF Brace Rule
The ATF in true overreaching fashion have published their "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached “Stabilizing Braces”" rule.
Springfield Armory Announces SA-35 a Remake of the Browning Hi-Power
The market hasn't seen a new Browning Hi-Power produced since they stopped production in 2018. This gap is now potentially going to be filled by…