ATF Purges Bump Stock Language from Machine Gun Rules, Rule Effective May 6
ATF published a final rule May 6 removing the 2018 bump stock language from its machine gun definitions, completing the regulatory cleanup required by Garland v. Cargill.
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Ruger Beats Q1 Sales Estimates on New-Model Surge, Beretta Costs Weigh on Profit
Ruger reported Q1 2026 net sales of $141.4M, topping estimates by $2.8M, as new products drove 41% of firearm revenue — but one-time Beretta proxy costs hammered the bottom line.
DOJ Sues Denver Over 37-Year AR-15 Ban, Files Separate Colorado Magazine Suit
The Justice Department sued Denver over its 1989 AR-15 ban on May 5 and filed a parallel suit against Colorado's magazine-capacity limit a day later.
Ruger, Beretta End Proxy Fight; Beretta Gets 25% Stake, Two Board Seats
Ruger and Beretta Holding announce a cooperation deal ending the proxy contest: $44.80 tender offer, 25% ownership cap, two future board seats, and a three-year standstill.
ATF's Pistol-Brace and Dealer-Definition Repeals Land in Federal Register
ATF posted 21 proposed and final rules to the Federal Register on May 6, including formal repeals of the pistol brace rule and the Biden-era 'engaged in the business' dealer definition expansion.
Ruger and Magpul Debut LCP MAX EHG Edition at $449, Standalone Grip Ships This Month
Ruger's factory LCP MAX Magpul EHG Edition bumps capacity to 13+1 and overhauls the ergonomics at $449 MSRP, with the standalone grip module hitting dealers in May.
States Clean Up Suppressor Laws as Federal NFA Transfer Tax Hits Zero
South Dakota, Arizona, Missouri, and Ohio are revising statutes that tied suppressor legality to the now-eliminated $200 NFA transfer tax to protect compliant owners.
Minnesota Senate Passes Unconstitutional Semi-Auto and Magazine Ban 34-33, House GOP Says It's Dead on Arrival
SF 4067 cleared the Minnesota Senate 34-33 on party lines, banning future semi-auto sales and requiring existing owners to register with the BCA. House GOP calls it dead on arrival.
Kaine and Warner Introduce Bill to Extend Virginia's Stupidity Nationwide
Virginia's Democratic senators introduced a 53-page federal bill that would ban semi-automatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines across all 50 states.
Maryland Supreme Court Voids Montgomery County's Blanket Carry Restriction
Maryland's high court ruled the Montgomery County carry ordinance is preempted by state law, a complete win for Maryland Shall Issue and Engage Armament that restores full carry rights for permit holders countywide.
House FY27 Bill Cuts ATF $285M, Moves to Strip Suppressors and SBRs From NFA
The House Appropriations Committee's FY27 DOJ bill cuts ATF's budget $285M below Trump's request and includes riders to remove suppressors and short-barreled firearms from NFA registration.
Cekada Confirmed as ATF Director; DOJ Announces 34-Rule Regulatory Overhaul
Senate confirms Robert Cekada 59-39 as ATF director while DOJ announces 34 rules repealing the pistol brace rule, revising engaged-in-business regs, and modernizing FFL and NFA paperwork.