Safe LivinG, in collaboration with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), will bring its firearms safety and suicide prevention experience to Fort Bliss Main Exchange on October 23–24. The event features a mobile range with FATS by InVeris simulators, demonstrations from SABRE and Streamlight, and family-friendly firearm safety education.
Firearms Policy Coalition filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in United States v. Cordova, challenging the use of historical death penalties to justify lifetime firearm bans. FPC argues that permanent disarmament must be based on demonstrated physical danger, not felony convictions or centuries-old punishments.
The Second Amendment Foundation and National Rifle Association filed an amicus brief in United States v. Cordova, urging the Fifth Circuit to adopt a dangerousness standard for lifetime federal firearms bans. The brief argues that historical tradition supports disarming only dangerous persons, not all felons, and that nonviolent felons who completed their sentences should retain Second Amendment rights.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. has acquired Savage Arms, Inc., the 132-year-old Massachusetts-based rifle and shotgun manufacturer, from JDH Holdings for $160 million. The acquisition combines two historic American firearms manufacturers, with Savage bringing approximately $160 million in annual net sales and 500 employees to create the largest commercial firearms manufacturer in the United States.
Brownells Global Solutions appointed ADN Enterprise as Brownells Europe to manage sales, marketing, and business development across European territories. The partnership leverages ADN's expertise in firearms, hunting, and defense sectors with Brownells' global brand network, providing localized warehouse, technical, and gunsmithing services.
RetailBI released its Q3 2026 Shooting Sports Report analyzing retail sales data from over 2,000 retailers. Despite a 7.8% decline in firearm unit sales, lever-action rifles grew 21.8%, premium handguns above $1,500 increased 33.6%, and suppressors surged 178.6% year over year.
The NSSF filed a lawsuit against New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez challenging the state's seven-day firearm waiting period, which federal courts have twice ruled unconstitutional. Despite rulings in Ortega v. Grisham, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Attorney General Torrez continue enforcing the law against law-abiding citizens.
GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc. applauds the Texas federal court's decision in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF and the October 9, 2026 ATF guidance ending federal enforcement of NFA registration requirements for suppressors and other covered firearms. The company, a leading online firearms retailer, supports the legal work protecting Second Amendment rights and remains committed to defending these freedoms.
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) contributed an additional $20,000 to NSSF's Protect Liberty PAC, bringing its 2026 commitment to $45,000 and total support since 2024 to $70,000. Lawrence G. Keane, Protect Liberty PAC's Treasurer, praised NASGW's consistent support for the PAC's mission to elect candidates who will protect Second Amendment rights.
The Second Amendment Foundation and partners including the National Shooting Sports Foundation and National Rifle Association filed a lawsuit challenging New Mexico's House Bill 129 waiting period for firearms purchases. The suit seeks to expand a previous Tenth Circuit ruling declaring the law unconstitutional to cover all SAF members, as New Mexico continues enforcing it despite the court decision.
SHIELD Sights opened a new U.S. distribution facility in Florida to improve shipping efficiency and reduce delivery times for dealers and customers. The facility will handle order fulfillment, warranty claims, and customer support while SHIELD continues manufacturing products in the United Kingdom.
Primary Arms announced the promotion of Robert Sheets to Vice President of Engineering. In this role, Sheets will lead the company's optics engineering division and work with the Product Development Team to develop innovative products that meet market and customer demands.
Walk the Talk America, Guns.com, and North American Arms raised nearly $16,000 through a benefit auction featuring six hand-engraved NAA Earl revolvers. All proceeds support WTTA's mission to educate the firearms community about mental health, suicide prevention, and responsible gun ownership.
Henry Repeating Arms launched 50 custom "Team Zach" lever-action rifles through their Guns For Great Causes program to benefit Zach Bryant, a three-year-old from Cambridge City, Indiana, undergoing treatment for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Proceeds from rifle sales and auctions are expected to exceed $35,000 to help cover Zach's medical and travel costs.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition and Connecticut Citizens Defense League, faces opposition briefs in Supreme Court cases Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins challenging assault weapons bans in Illinois and Connecticut. Oral arguments are scheduled for December 2.
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) secured a historic victory in Heeter v. James when U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. struck down New York's 2022 body armor ban, holding that defensive body armor is constitutionally protected under the Second Amendment. The court granted FPC summary judgment and issued a permanent injunction against the state's restrictions on purchasing and selling protective armor.
Brownells reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the European market, with Chairman and CEO Pete Brownell stating the company is not leaving Europe. The company is finalizing its European distribution strategy and will announce additional details regarding products, ordering, and distribution partnerships through official channels.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed that the federal government cannot impose a lifetime gun ban on Edward Williams based on his decades-old nonviolent DUI conviction. Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) supported the case, with the court ruling that America's historical tradition permits disarming dangerous people, not permanently disarming peaceable citizens for nonviolent offenses.
Following an October 9 ATF announcement, the agency will no longer enforce NFA requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and related items. SilencerCo explains the implications for suppressor ownership, including federal non-enforcement of registration and interstate transport restrictions, while emphasizing state laws remain applicable.
Dead Air Silencers welcomes the ATF's new guidance eliminating approval and registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns following Congress's reduction of the federal tax to $0 effective January 1, 2026. The change removes barriers established since 1934, making hearing protection devices more accessible to responsible gun owners while state and local laws remain in effect.