DOJ Defends the NFA Registry After Winning Wolford
DOJ told a Missouri court that Wolford does not affect the NFA challenge, calling federal registration a presumptively constitutional shall-issue scheme.
Nick Hall
B&T Now Builds 7,000 Suppressors a Month in Utah
B&T USA’s Herriman plant hit 7,000 suppressors a month, running nine industrial 3D printers against seven CNC machines. What that means for supply.
Kel-Tec SUB-SDP: A 9mm That Folds to 10 Inches
Kel-Tec’s SUB-SDP folds to 10 inches, runs Glock magazines and ships as a brace pistol at USD 799.99. Specs, the SBR question, and a 200-unit first run.
California Glock Ban Survives DOJ’s Injunction Bid
A federal judge declined to enjoin California’s AB 1127 Glock ban, questioning whether DOJ can sue a state under a 1994 police-conduct statute.
CMP to Sell Surplus M14 Rifles, Semi-Auto Only
CMP will sell surplus M14 rifles converted to permanently semi-automatic, first orders late 2026 to early 2027. Eligibility, legal basis, open questions.
S&W Puts the M&P15 AXE in 300 Blackout
The Smith & Wesson M&P15 AXE 300 Blackout arrives as an 8-inch SBR at $1,499 and a pistol at $1,479, both running Gemtech’s GVAC gas system.
New Jersey’s Assault Weapons Ban Falls: What Changes
The Third Circuit struck down New Jersey’s assault weapons ban and its 10-round magazine limit en banc, 10-5. State Police say it takes effect July 31, 2026.
ATF Moves to Repeal the Engaged in the Business Rule
ATF proposes scrapping the engaged in the business rule, citing Type 01 dealer licenses falling 52,993 to 46,072. Comments close August 4, 2026.
Diana 34 Review (2026): The Break-Barrel Accuracy Benchmark
The Diana 34 is the German-built spring-piston break-barrel that sets the standard for traditional airgun accuracy and durability. Our full review, its T06 trigger, and verdict.