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Congress Authorizes CMP to Acquire and Sell Surplus Shotguns in 2026 Defense Bill
The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has long provided American shooters and collectors with rare access to historic military firearms. Now, thanks to a provision in the latest National Defense Authorization Act, Congress has expanded the CMP’s authority to include the sale of surplus military shotguns for the first time. While restrictions still apply, the move opens the door for collectors to acquire scarce firearms with deep military history—signaling a notable shift in

Austin Reville
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Governor Walz's Executive Orders on Gun Control Raise Concerns Among Minnesota Gun Owners
Following a deadly weekend of mass shootings and growing political pressure, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed two executive orders aimed at addressing so-called “gun violence.” While the orders do not change existing firearm laws or impact what gun owners can buy, sell, or transfer, they signal a renewed push for gun control in Minnesota. With the state legislature evenly divided and major elections looming in 2026, these actions serve as a warning shot for gun owners a

Austin Reville
Dec 18, 20253 min read


ATF Readies for eForm Blackout Ahead of Significant Bill Changes
As New Year’s approaches, major changes to federal gun law are set to take effect. A provision in the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” reduces the tax stamp on certain National Firearms Act (NFA) items—including suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs—to $0. To prepare for this change, the ATF will shut down its eForms system from December 26 through January 1, temporarily halting all NFA transfers and dealer restocking nationwide. Gun owners and FFLs alike should act quickly,

Austin Reville
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Trump Administration Awards Unprecedented Grant to Strengthen 2nd Amendment Support
The Trump Administration surprised many this week by issuing a groundbreaking $908,991 grant to the University of Wyoming to create pro-2A educational content. With experts like Ashley Hlebinsky guiding the effort, this initiative marks a major step toward restoring the original intent of the Second Amendment in America’s classrooms.

Austin Reville
Dec 11, 20252 min read


ATF Simplifies Paperwork for Machine Guns and Other NFA Items
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, and Firearms quietly released an update into the registry to streamline the crossing of state lines. It signals a bit of a shift inside ATF that we have been watching over the past year. It also signals that the ATF is finally working toward entering the 21 st century. Since the inception of the National Firearms Act (1934) it has placed onerous requirements on the owners of various items. Short Barreled Rifles (SBRS), Short

Austin Reville
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Glock Unveils the Next Generation: Exploring the Features of the New Gen 6 Pistol
Leaked photos reveal Glock’s upcoming Gen 6, showcasing significant updates from grip texture to a flat trigger. As Glock moves past its troubled “V” series rollout, gun owners are watching closely to see whether this new generation delivers real improvements or more unanswered questions.

Austin Reville
Dec 7, 20253 min read

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