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Suppressor Demand Surges as NFA Barriers Fall: What the Numbers Show
NFA background checks more than doubled in September, and suppressor registrations passed 1.1 million for the year. Here is what the data shows, and why it is about to get harder to measure.
ATF & NFA
Suppressor Demand Surges as NFA Barriers Fall: What the Numbers Show
NFA background checks more than doubled in September, and suppressor registrations passed 1.1 million for the year. Here is what the data shows, and why it is about to get harder to measure.
Maryland State Police: ATF’s NFA Change Does Not Apply to Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns in Maryland
Maryland gun owners still need ATF approval and federal registration for short-barreled rifles and shotguns, the Maryland State Police said in an October 15 advisory.
Security & Privacy
OPSEC for Gun Owners: Eight Habits That Keep Your Collection Off the Radar
Most gun owners who become targets give the information away themselves. Eight simple habits to protect your privacy, your home and your accounts.
3D Printing & Tech
Where 80% Lowers Stand in Late 2026: The Frame Rule, the Courts and Your State
ATF kept the 2022 frame-or-receiver rule, the Supreme Court upheld it on its face, and a Texas judge just blocked parts of it for some buyers. Here is where unfinished frames and receivers stand now.
Meshtastic for Gun Owners and Preparedness: Off-Grid Text Messaging Without Cell Service
Meshtastic turns cheap LoRa radios into an encrypted, license-free text network that works when cell service does not. Here is what it is good for and where it falls short.
GMRS Explained: The $35 Radio License for Families, Hunting Camps and Emergencies
GMRS radios reach farther than walkie-talkies, work without cell service, and one $35 license covers your whole family for ten years.