ATF Drops 34-Rule Reform Package: What Changed
ATF’s 34-rule reform repeals the pistol brace rule, bump stock language, and CLEO notice. Director Robert Cekada announced April 29, 2026.
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Steyr Debuts the RMS Wild Straight-Pull Hunting Rifle
Steyr’s new RMS Wild straight-pull hunter ships in .308 Win and .30-06 with monobloc barrel/receiver, polymer stock, threaded muzzle, and ambidextrous controls.
Century Arms BP-12 Bullpup Hits $199, 60% Off
Palmetto State Armory has the Century Arms BP-12 bullpup 12-gauge at $199.99, down from $499.99 MSRP. 60% off and stock is moving fast.
USPS Will Mail Handguns Again. Here’s What Changed.
USPS reversed a 1927 ban and now allows direct-to-consumer handgun mailing as of April 2, 2026. DOJ ruled the prior restriction unconstitutional.
Three NFA Suits Set Up a SCOTUS Showdown Over Registry
Three federal NFA suits argue Congress lost authority over the SBR and suppressor registry once the OBBB zeroed the tax. SCOTUS is the next stop.
Army Takes Delivery of First SIG XM8 Carbines
The U.S. Army received its first batch of SIG Sauer XM8 carbines, the 6.8mm carbine variant of the M7 rifle. Here’s what it replaces and what it means.
PSA AR-V 7-inch 9mm PDW Drops to $849
PSA’s AR-V 7-inch 9mm PDW is $849.99 this week, down from $949.99. Tri-lug barrel, Scorpion-mag compat, SB Tactical PDW brace, enhanced trigger.
Colt Brings Back the BOA for 2026 at $1,999
Colt is reviving the BOA in 2026 with CNC Firearms. Trooper Mk V frame, Python barrel, 4.25 or 6 inch, .357 Magnum, USD 1,999 MSRP. Same recipe as 1985.
GOA Asks DOJ IG to Probe ATF Gun Owner Data Leak
Gun Owners of America asked the DOJ Inspector General to investigate ATF and DOJ attorneys who filed a member NFA tax records on a public docket. Twice.