DOJ Restores Federal Gun Rights for Nonviolent Felons
Justice Department published its final rights restoration rule August 20, reviving a 26-year dead relief process for nonviolent federal firearms disabilities.
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FBI Data Puts the Murder Rate at an All-Time Low
New FBI crime data shows the US murder rate has fallen to an all-time low, the third consecutive year of decline against record civilian firearm ownership.
Judge Strikes Down the ATF Frame and Receiver Rule
A federal judge held the ATF frame and receiver rule unconstitutional and too vague to enforce, the third Biden-era firearms regulation to fall this month.
ATF Engaged in the Business Rule Is Finally Dead
A federal judge delivered the final blow to the ATF engaged in the business rule, ending the 2024 regulation that redrew the line for private gun sellers.
Suppressors Are Moving Without Registration Now
Texas injunction against NFA registration took effect August 13, first suppressors transferred with no Form 4, and DOJ let the appeal window close.
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.
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.
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.