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.
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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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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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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 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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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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Gun Laws 2026: Essential Changes Effective January 1
As we approach the new year, gun laws 2026 bring a mix of victories and challenges for Second Amendment advocates. Effective January 1, 2026, federal reforms promise to reduce burdensome taxes on everyday tools like suppressors, while a few states introduce measures that demand vigilance, let’s dive in. Firearm Law Changes Coming January 1, 2026…
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2025 Election Gun Control: Threats to 2A in VA & NJ
2025 Election Gun Control: Threats to 2A in VA & NJ By Guns & Gadgets Daily Editorial Team | November 5, 2025 2025 Election Gun Control: A Wake-Up Call for Second Amendment Defenders 2025 election gun control fears are mounting after the blue blowout of November 4, 2025, off-year elections, delivering stinging Democratic victories in…
