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A federal judge has entered a permanent injunction barring ATF from enforcing major National Firearms Act registration and approval requirements against a broad coalition of plaintiffs. Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruled that the government could not preserve the NFA’s regulatory machinery after Congress reduced the tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms to zero.
The Trump Justice Department says the Supreme Court’s Wolford decision does not meaningfully affect a constitutional challenge to the National Firearms Act. Mark Smith argues DOJ is stretching Miller, shifting the burden onto gun owners and disguising a federal firearm registry as a licensing system.
Smith & Wesson enters the .300 Blackout market with new M&P15 AXE SBR and pistol models built around eight-inch barrels and Gemtech’s suppressor-optimized GVAC gas system.
Three federal lawsuits argue that Congress’s zeroed-out suppressor and SBR tax leaves ATF’s registration system without a leg to stand on.
Four major gun-rights groups say 1.17 million registered SBRs are protected arms. Their Sixth Circuit brief argues the NFA registry rests on a 1934 drafting accident, not American history.
ATF’s proposed rule would reduce NFA paperwork burdens by cutting duplicate fingerprint cards, allowing photo ID in place of passport-style photos, and ending automatic fingerprint submissions for responsible persons tied to trusts and legal entities.
ATF Director Robert Cekada announced that every Form 1 and Form 4 submitted by Virginians was processed before Virginia’s new gun restrictions were set to take effect July 1.
The May 2026 NICS numbers show a split picture: total FBI background checks are down, but NSSF-adjusted checks suggest retail firearm demand is up. Meanwhile, NFA-related checks for suppressors and short-barreled rifles surged more than 100 percent.
Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act (NFA) have filed a motion for summary judgment in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
A Missouri federal judge has ordered supplemental briefing in Brown v. ATF, a case challenging the National Firearms Act’s registration scheme and the regulation of suppressors and short-barreled rifles.
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
Now is the time to swap out your pistol brace for a buttstock. Let’s see if the Safety Harbor KES for the MP5k (and clones) is a good option.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is excited to offer SBR versions of the PC Carbine, 10/22 and Ruger American Rifle Generation II.
The rush to submit Form 1 and Form 4 NFA applications for suppressors, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and any other weapons continues.
The ATF published a rule in the Federal Register that would make it easier to transport National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms across state lines.
Solicitor General John Sauer filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to deny certiorari to Rush v. United States, a challenge to the inclusion of short-barreled rifles in the National Firearms Act.
The Supreme Court has shown interest in a challenge to the National Firearms Act requirement that short barreled rifles are required to be registered with the Federal Government.
Discover the Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) – the perfect balance of firepower and portability for those in need of a defensive weapon.
Do I have to carry my tax stamp with me?” The short answer is yes, but there’s a smart and safe way to do it.
Texas lawmakers are considering restoring short barreled firearms to legal status under Texas law. Here is how they became regulated.
Sig Sauer’s MCX Spear LT, continues to impress as a 7.62×39 Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) with high standards of performance, ergonomics, and adaptability.
When most people think of short-barreled AKs, guns like the Draco or the AKS-74u come to mind – not the KP-104.
Choosing a gun to SBR is a big decision. With all the time and money involved shooters need to pick the right one. Here’s our picks.
My go-to rifle, a Noveske Ghetto Blaster (modified), with Primary Arms optic, Federal ammunition, Surefire light, SAS suppressor.
Maxim Defense is unveiling their newly-designed PDX in 7.62x39mm and 5.56 NATO calibers at SHOT Show 2019 in both SBR and Pistol formats.
Progressives are not happy about it, but their ability to pick and choose what candidates are immune from investigation and prosecution is ending.
The CMMG MkG Banshee is a neat little pistol or SBR depending on which version you like. At great personal risk of denting the family budget, I want to send a check in for this one…
Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 series expands to include the all-new SAINT and SAINT EDGE SBR, featuring 11.5” barrels..
Lightweight AR Pistol project, the questions remains: How does it shoot and what are the Best 5.56 / .223 Loads for AR Pistols & SBRs?
The BATFE has issued SB Tactical a reversal letter containing a sensible clarification of the Bureau’s position on the lawful use of SB Tactical braces.
