Supreme Court Eyes a Gunmaker Liability Case
The Supreme Court has asked for a response in Daniel Defense v. Lowy, a signal that at least one justice is interested in the gunmaker liability question.
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Federal Review Finds No Proof Microstamping Works
NIST told Congress the research does not establish that microstamping produces repeatable, legible marks. Ruger, Smith & Wesson and Glock say the same.
Pentagon Calls the M18 Safe and Reliable
A Pentagon review has declared the M18 service pistol safe and reliable, the official verdict on the uncommanded discharge claims that dogged the P320 family.
Aero Precision Is Back Under New Ownership
Aero Precision has new owners and restarted manufacturing after the White Wolf receivership, ending months of doubt over one of the biggest AR parts makers.
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.
Ruger and Beretta Sign Cooperation Deal: Beretta Lifts Stake to 25%
Ruger and Beretta signed a cooperation deal. Beretta to 25% Ruger stake, Ruger keeps independence. Closest soft-merger US firearms has seen in years.
OCC Bans Reputation-Risk Debanking of Firearms Firms
A joint OCC/FDIC final rule effective June 9, 2026 strips ‘reputation risk’ from regulators’ supervisory toolkit, giving FFLs and gun manufacturers concrete recourse against politicized debanking.
Wilson Combat Buys Guncrafter Industries
Wilson Combat acquired Guncrafter Industries April 21, 2026. Founder Alex Zimmermann stays as advisor. Custom 1911 consolidation and the .50 GI lives on.
Virginia Gun Sales Surge as New Bans Advance
NSSF’s Larry Keane: NICS checks in VA are spiking as assault weapons bills advance, exposing the gap between gun control rhetoric and what voters actually do.