Coming To America

The 'Made In America' Industry Trend In 2023

The number of international companies that produce firearms or related gear that are opening factories or expanding in the United States has accelerated in recent years. There’s no doubt stateside demand is the primary motivation, along with the advantages of streamlined shipping and the American enthusiasts’ preference for “Made in U.S.A.” labels.

ATF To Launch New Electronic Form 4

In December 2021, the ATF announced it would move to an electronic filing system designed to speed up transfer approval of NFA items.

ATF Targets Stabilizing Braces

A June 2021 ATF published notice of proposed rulemaking would make nearly all firearms configured with a pistol stabilizing brace subject to the National Firearms Act.

Silencer Central: Suppressor Buying Simplified

Buying a suppressor is more complicated than it should be—discouragingly so—but by handling the paperwork and streamlining the process, Silencer Central has made it as stress-free as possible.

BATFE Releases New Form 4473

The new BATFE Form 4473 includes a number of notable changes and will be required for use starting in November 2020.

ATF Issues Drive-Through Gun Transfer Clarification

As the United States deals with a nationwide shutdown over COVID-19, the ATF clarified the ability of gun dealers to do business outside their store fronts.

Fear & Loading: Strange Claim On New NICS Record

The FBI processed a record number of NICS background checks for the reporting period of March at 2,223,213, nearly 80,000 more than the monthly high water mark set in 2016.

ATF Straightens Out Stabilizing Brace Regulations

The legal status of the SB Tactical stabilizing wrist brace for pistols has taken a few turns in the last five years

Mossberg Introduces 590A1 and 500 Compact Cruiser AOWs

The introduction of the Compact Cruisers marks the beginning of a new generation of 12-gauge sub-compact, pump-action NFA firearms.

Fear & Loading: Firearm Laws Broken in Making Couric’s Documentary

Katie Couric’s apology over misleading edits in her “Under The Gun” video may or may not be sincere, but an interview on YouTube.com highlights an extreme, and illegal, method producers pursued in making the piece.

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