The Curious Case of the 7-Day Reddit Ban: Coincidence, Censorship, or Something More Sinister in Virginia’s Gun Wars?
In the freewheeling world of r/VAGuns, a subreddit dedicated to Virginia firearm owners navigating an increasingly hostile political landscape, one promotion thread exploded with positivity. [Read more…] about The Curious Case of the 7-Day Reddit Ban: Coincidence, Censorship, or Something More Sinister in Virginia’s Gun Wars?
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Why the VZ-61 Still Has a Cult Following
There’s something compelling about old surplus firearm kits. Especially the ones tied to Cold War history. The VZ-61 Skorpion sits near the top of that list. Compact, recognizable, and full of old-school Czech engineering, the little .32 ACP platform still pulls in collectors and builders decades later. [Read more…] about Why the VZ-61 Still Has a Cult Following
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An Open Letter from Arsenal Inc. to the NSSF and the American Firearms Industry
May 18, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada
To the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the American firearms industry:
Arsenal Inc., writes today from Nevada, but this issue does not stop at any one state line.
The newly signed assault weapons and high-capacity ban in Virginia is not simply a Virginia problem. It is an American problem. When any state falls to unconstitutional restriction, when law-abiding citizens and lawful businesses are forced into confusion, uncertainty, and legal risk over the exercise of a fundamental right, it affects all of us at our core as Americans.
The right to keep and bear arms is not regional. It is not conditional upon state lines. It is not a privilege to be managed by political convolutedness. It is a constitutional guarantee belonging to the people. [Read more…] about An Open Letter from Arsenal Inc. to the NSSF and the American Firearms Industry
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ATF Proposes Streamlining Machine Gun Transfer Procedures for Licensees
May 18th, 2026
Wiley Law
By Michael D. Faucette
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) published a proposed rule on May 6 that would amend 27 C.F.R. § 479.105 to streamline and clarify the regulatory framework governing the transfer, manufacture, and possession of post-May 19, 1986 (post-86) machine guns by qualified manufacturers, importers, and dealers operating under the National Firearms Act (NFA). Wiley has advised and advocated on behalf of clients regarding this proposed regulatory revision.
ATF has invited interested parties to submit comments on this proposed rule. Submissions are due on July 6, 2026.
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Governor Spanberger Signs Virginia Assault Weapons Ban: What It Means for Gun Owners
Governor Abigail Spanberger has officially signed SB749/HB217 into law, enacting a ban on the future sale, manufacture, importation, purchase, and transfer of so-called “assault firearms” and [Read more…] about Governor Spanberger Signs Virginia Assault Weapons Ban: What It Means for Gun Owners
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Arsenal’s SAM7SF-84E: A Premium Milled AK Built the Right Way
Arsenal’s SAM7SF-84E continues to stand out among factory-built AK-pattern rifles because it delivers something many modern rifles don’t: genuine refinement built on a traditional military foundation. [Read more…] about Arsenal’s SAM7SF-84E: A Premium Milled AK Built the Right Way
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The Arsenal SAM7K: Bulgaria’s Premium AK Pistol
If you love AK-pattern firearms but are looking for something a little more compact, built like a tank, and still packs the punch of the traditional AK-47 round, 7.62×39, the Arsenal SAM7K deserves a serious look. Styled after the legendary AKS-74U Krinkov, this Bulgarian pistol delivers rifle like performance in a handgun sized package. [Read more…] about The Arsenal SAM7K: Bulgaria’s Premium AK Pistol
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