ATF Updates NFA Transfer Guidance for Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs
Posted by Jason Hansen on Oct 9th 2026
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice released an open letter to all federal firearms licensees, permittees, and the public titled "Update to the National Firearms Act (NFA) Transfer Guidance," along with a set of FAQs. The guidance follows the federal court ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. A
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Federal Firearms Funding in 2026: What the Latest ATF Budget Signals for Gun Owners and the Industry
Posted by Jason Hansen on Jan 13th 2026
ATF Funding in 2026: What H.R. 6938 Signals for Gun Owners, FFLs, and the Firearms Industry
A major federal spending package moved quickly through Congress this month, and one piece of it matters directly to the firearms community: the 2026 funding level for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
1) The bill and where it stands
The House passed H.R. 6938
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