ATF Proposes to Cut NFA Fingerprint and Photo Burden on Gun Owners
ATF's July 6 proposed rule would reduce NFA fingerprint cards from two to one, eliminate trust fingerprinting entirely, and swap passport photos for a government ID scan.
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Henry Ships Collector-Grade 250th Anniversary Lever Guns as Nation Turns 250
Henry Repeating Arms is shipping three collector-grade lever-action rifles as America marks its 250th anniversary, with Cerakote flag receivers and fancy walnut from $1,199.
CZ Ships the P-10 C Ported COA With Factory Aimpoint Red Dot at $1,179
CZ USA is shipping the P-10 C Ported COA, a compact 9mm with factory porting and a factory-mounted Aimpoint COA red dot included, at $1,179 MSRP.
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear First-Ever Challenges to Assault Weapons Bans
The Supreme Court agreed on June 30 to hear Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, the first direct challenges to state assault weapons bans.
ATF Clears All Pending Virginia NFA Applications Before July 1 State Deadline
ATF processed every outstanding Virginia Form 1 and Form 4 before July 1, protecting NFA applicants from a potential conflict with the state's new firearms restrictions.
XS Sights Adds Pre-Drilled Fiber Optic Sights for S&W J-, K-, and L-Frame Revolvers
XS Sights launches pre-drilled fiber optic front sights for S&W J-, K-, and L-Frame revolvers — no drilling required, with an adjustable rear and swappable green/orange rods for $118.89.
Extar Launches EP9 MDB and EP45 MDB With Roller-Delayed Blowback Action
Extar Firearms upgrades its EP9 and EP45 pistol-caliber platforms with roller-delayed blowback, keeping Glock mag compatibility and direct-to-consumer pricing.
NRA and VSSA Win Statewide Preliminary Injunction Against Virginia's Assault Firearms Ban
Washington County Circuit Judge Jeffrey Campbell granted the NRA and VSSA a statewide preliminary injunction June 29, blocking Virginia's assault firearms and magazine ban through December 31.
Osight Ships XE AMRS Multi-Reticle Pistol Red Dot at $249, SE 6 MOA at $199
Osight launched two enclosed-emitter pistol red dots in June: the XE AMRS with a five-mode reticle system at $249.99 on the RMR footprint, and the SE 6 MOA at $199.99 on RMSc.
One Horse Ships First Factory AR-15 With Forced Reset Selector Installed
One Horse and Atrius Development Group ship the first factory AR-15 with a forced reset selector installed and tuned at $999.99, with July 4 delivery.
Supreme Court Topples Hawaii's No-Carry Default in 6-3 Wolford Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Wolford v. Lopez that Hawaii's law requiring carry permit holders to get property-owner permission before entering any business violates the Second Amendment.
Federal's 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Outpaces the 6.5 PRC and Ships in August
Federal Ammunition brings its Peak Alloy steel-case technology to the 6.5 Creedmoor, promising 300 fps over standard loads in existing rifles, with dealer shipments beginning in August.