80 Percent Lower Ruling: What It Covers and Who It Protects
A federal judge struck down two ATF frame-or-receiver provisions on August 18, 2026. Here is what the 80 percent lower ruling covers, who it protects, and what did not change.
Laws & Rights
Gun laws and Second Amendment news for 2026: state-by-state changes, court rulings, ATF rules, and what every gun owner needs to know to stay legal.
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Guns & Ammo | News | Reviews
Staccato HD P4X: The Steel-Frame Duty 2011 Built for the Belt (2026)
The Staccato HD P4X is a steel-frame, compensated 9mm 2011 duty pistol. Specs, the $3,599 price, the July 13 release date, and who it is built for.
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The 2026 Glock Ban Wave: What Illinois HB4471, New Jersey’s Subpoenas, and Minnesota’s Lawsuit Mean for Lawful Owners
Illinois HB4471, New Jersey’s FFL subpoenas, and Minnesota’s lawsuit are reshaping Glock ownership in 2026. Here’s what each action actually does — and what lawful owners need to do next.
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Gun Rights | Laws & Rights | News | Top News | What's Legal
ATF’s 34-Rule NFA Reform: The 6 Changes That Actually Reshape Suppressor and SBR Ownership in 2026
ATF dropped 34 NFA rule changes April 29. We unpack the 6 that actually change how you buy, own, and travel with a suppressor or SBR in 2026 — comment period closing.
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Gun Rights | Laws & Rights | News | Top News
ATF 34-Rule Changes (April 2026): The 5 DOJ Reforms That Matter Most
Acting AG Todd Blanche signed a five-rule ATF package this afternoon under EO 14206. Robert Cekada was confirmed as ATF Director the same hour. Here’s what changed for FFLs, prohibited persons, and rights restoration.
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Ammo | Buying Info | Guns & Ammo | News
Ammo Shortage 2026: Current Status, Causes & Which Calibers Are Hit
Yes — there is an ammo shortage in 2026, but it is narrower and milder than the 2020–2022 crisis. The squeeze is concentrated in high-volume defensive calibers: 9mm, 5.56/.223, and .22 LR are the first to thin out, driven by military and law-enforcement contracts pulling factory capacity, a smokeless-powder bottleneck, and 35% tariffs on imported…
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Gun Rights | Laws & Rights | News | Top News
Beyond the Gun Counter: 5 Ways to Defend the Second Amendment Every Day
For many Americans, supporting the Second Amendment starts with responsible gun ownership. But protecting our right to keep and bear arms requires more than purchasing firearms or ammunition. The Second Amendment survives when millions of Americans actively support the culture, organizations, and businesses that defend it. If you want to strengthen the pro-freedom movement, here…
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Ghost Guns: What ‘Serialization Rules’ Change (Simple Timeline + What to Verify)
If you’re trying to follow ghost gun rules without drowning in jargon, focus on one practical question: when does a “pile of parts” become a regulated firearm under federal law, and when do serialization and paperwork requirements actually attach? That question sits at the center of today’s ghost guns rule environment. It also explains why…
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Virginia House Advances Major Gun Control Package
Virginia lawmakers advanced a major Gun Control package on February 5, 2026, with House Democrats approving multiple firearm-related bills over Republican objections. The measures now move to the Virginia Senate, where amendments and committee review will determine what ultimately becomes law. What Passed in the House The package includes several separate bills rather than a…
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SHOT Show 2026: The 3 Most-Scanned New Products Worth Your Time
SHOT Show 2026 is where the industry throws everything at the wall. Most of it is incremental. However, a few items cut through because people kept scanning them, saving them, and circling back with questions. This week’s Guns & Gadgets Daily post focuses on SHOT Show 2026 standouts pulled from the New Product Center’s “most…
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Suppressors Explained: What’s Legal in 2026
Suppressors explained in plain English: what they are, what they do, what changed, and how to stay compliant. If you’ve been waiting for a clean, practical firearm suppressor guide, this is it. We’ll cover suppressor legality, answer “what is a suppressor,” and settle the big question: are suppressors legal where you live?Quick note: This is…
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Gun Laws 2026: Essential Changes Effective January 1
The $200 NFA tax stamp ended January 1, 2026 — and in August a federal judge struck down registration itself for a defined group. What changed, and who it covers.
