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ATF’s “New Era of Reform” – What Does it Mean?

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Last week in an optimistic press release, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) announced it is launching a “New Era of Reform,” a new chapter the agency promises will be marked by “transparency, accountability, and partnership with the firearms industry.” Aiming to rebuild trust with federal firearms licensees, gun owners, and the public, and distinguishing this new era from the “ATF of the last four years,” the press release states that ATF has already taken several “steps” under new leadership, including: [Read more…] about ATF’s “New Era of Reform” – What Does it Mean?

Exploring the FIME Group FM-VZ61-01 VZ61 Parts Kit: A Gem for Collectors and Enthusiasts

If you’re a firearms enthusiast, collector, or hobbyist with a passion for historical weaponry, the FIME Group FM-VZ61-01 VZ61 Parts Kit is a must-have. This kit, designed for the iconic VZ-61 Skorpion, offers an exceptional blend of authenticity, quality, and value that sets it apart in a crowded market. Let’s dive into why this kit is a standout choice for anyone looking to own a piece of firearms history. [Read more…] about Exploring the FIME Group FM-VZ61-01 VZ61 Parts Kit: A Gem for Collectors and Enthusiasts

K-Var’s 180-Day Layaway Program: Own Your Dream Firearm, Interest-Free!

At K-Var, we understand the passion for shooting sports and the challenges of today’s economic climate. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our 180-Day Layaway Program—the longest layaway plan in the firearms industry, designed to make owning your dream firearm more affordable and accessible.

Why Choose Our Layaway Program?

Inside FAIR: Why Arsenal Inc. Supports the Trade Group That Keeps Our Industry on Track

If you work in the firearms and ammunition industry—especially in the import/export space—you’ve probably heard of the FAIR Trade Group. And if you haven’t, now’s the time to pay attention.

FAIR (Firearms and Ammunition Import/Export Roundtable) has quietly, steadily been one of the most important organizations protecting the rights and business operations of companies like ours. Since the 1990s, they’ve worked hand-in-hand with federal agencies—including ATF, CBP, and the State Department—to simplify and clarify regulations, reduce red tape, and give our industry a voice in how we’re governed.

The Clock is Ticking: Why Imported Rifles Deserve Your Attention Now

If you’re a firearms enthusiast or collector, you’ve likely noticed the buzz around imported firearms lately. With tariffs making headlines and driving a wave of interest in pre-tariff stock, it’s no surprise that people are snapping up imported guns before prices climb. While Polish and Bulgarian imports like WBP and Arsenal products are stealing some of the spotlight, other standout [Read more…] about The Clock is Ticking: Why Imported Rifles Deserve Your Attention Now

Gun Owners: Wake Up

The Unintended Consequences of Bargain Hunting: How We’re Undermining the Firearms Market

In today’s economy, it’s second nature to hunt for bargains. With inflation climbing and everyday expenses rising, it makes sense that consumers want to stretch their budgets further. Within the firearms industry, online retailers have increasingly catered to this mindset by offering ultra-competitive prices. But while this seems like a win for consumers at first glance, the ongoing price war could be undermining the very structure of the firearms market, potentially leading to long-term consequences for local gun shops, the broader firearms community, and even the industry as a whole. [Read more…] about Gun Owners: Wake Up

No Need To Miss Out On The Action

The enjoyment of shooting sports isn’t something that needs to be cast aside because of a physical disability. With the wide variety of equipment and resources available, most anyone can maintain these pursuits while taking advantage of the benefits. [Read more…] about No Need To Miss Out On The Action

An Accident By Any Other Name

There was an incident in our area recently where someone at a range narrowly missed hitting their instructor with an accidental shot from their handgun. That’s how it was reported. The shot was unintentional for sure, but accidental maybe not so much. [Read more…] about An Accident By Any Other Name

Range Rules

Hitting the gun range for the first time can be exciting, but you’ll want to make sure that you’re at least somewhat familiar with how everything works before you get there. You don’t want to be unsafe in any way, or at the very least you don’t want to be that doofus newbie that everyone rolls their eyes at. There are also some basic rules that apply to even the most seasoned of shooters. [Read more…] about Range Rules

For the Sport of It

For almost as long as people have been shooting, there has been a desire for opportunities to showcase individual talents and to engage in competitive events. From archers in ancient civilizations to the earliest matchlock and flintlock shooting competitions in Europe and early America, expert marksmanship has been a much-lauded skill over time. [Read more…] about For the Sport of It

Safe Storage Continues To Be A Choice For Most

How safe are your guns?

How safe do they need to be?

Currently, there are more guns in personal possession in the U.S. than there are people. That’s a lot of firepower. Let’s take a look at the numbers:

Less than half of all households claim to own any firearms at all – that means that more gun owners certainly have multiple weapons within their homes
54% of those owners report that they do not take measures to store all of their guns safely
20% of those households have small children in the home
10% of owners indicate that they keep all of their weapons unlocked and loaded

For most people, the concept of gun safety really isn’t an issue. You’re not high-risk, you take care of your firearms and take reasonable steps to make sure that they’re secure after use. That’s probably why government intervention hasn’t really been all that necessary up to now. [Read more…] about Safe Storage Continues To Be A Choice For Most

Gun Safety for Quarantined New Gun Owners

Exact numbers from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System won’t be available for at least another week, but by all indications, there are potentially hundreds of thousands of new gun owners. Many could be owners who never held a gun until they stood in line, waited among the crowds and finally got their firearm. We want you all to know the tenets of gun safety. [Read more…] about Gun Safety for Quarantined New Gun Owners

Anti-Gun Democrats Force the 149th NRA Annual Meetings to Close

Of course this is a fake headline, but with all of the hysteria around the Coronavirus, would you have been surprised?

While the cancellation of the 149th NRA Annual Meetings was not a surprise—Nashville had been recently hit by a devastating tornado and concerns about the spread of the coronavirus led to an emergency declaration in Tennessee—it comes as a disappointment, considering this is an election year and NRA members use the meetings to energize.

The NRA issued the following notice on its website: [Read more…] about Anti-Gun Democrats Force the 149th NRA Annual Meetings to Close

Firearm Sales Are High, Prices Are Generally Low

The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks for February 2020 have broken all the previous records for the month, with 2,776,380 checks. This signifies very little, because more than half of the NICS checks are for carry permits and carry permit rechecks. That leaves us with the question of how to calculate the numbers of firearm sales. Fortunately, it is not that hard. [Read more…] about Firearm Sales Are High, Prices Are Generally Low

Suicide Prevention: Gun-Related Deaths are Everyone’s Problem

Recognizing that nearly two-thirds of all firearms deaths are by suicide, NSSF and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention have developed a Suicide Prevention Toolkit to help firearms retailers, shooting range operators, and customers understand risk factors and warning signs related to suicide, know where to find help, and encourage secure firearms storage options. NSSF asks retailers and ranges to participate in this program because doing so can help save lives. [Read more…] about Suicide Prevention: Gun-Related Deaths are Everyone’s Problem

NSSF Launches “Gun Owners Care” Initiative

With gun owners increasingly the target of efforts to shame and disrespect them simply for exercising their constitutional right to own a firearm, the NSSF^® is responding with a campaign to educate the public about the care gun owners have for their neighbors and communities. Visit the Gun Owners Care website to see how you can support this new initiative. [Read more…] about NSSF Launches “Gun Owners Care” Initiative

Did the U.S. Supreme Court Just Doom the Second Amendment?

In a case that could either uphold a federal law prohibiting legal actions against firearms manufacturers or potentially knock it cockeyed, the U.S. Supreme Court has “cleared the way” for families of several victims in the Sandy Hook school massacre to sue Remington Arms and Bushmaster. Does this mean the Pro Second Amendment forces are doomed? Not necessarily. [Read more…] about Did the U.S. Supreme Court Just Doom the Second Amendment?

The Democrats Really are Coming for Your Guns

What a difference three years makes. The first primary debates showed us just how far the Democrats have drifted on Second Amendment rights. Anti-gun politicians were once coy about their goals—that’s not so true today. President Barack Obama told PBS’s Gwen Ifill during a town hall in 2016, “And at no point have I ever, ever proposed confiscating guns from responsible gun owners. So it’s just not true.” Now the presumed front-runner, former Vice President Joe Biden has put the entire firearms manufacturing industry in his crosshairs. “Our enemy is the gun manufacturers, not the NRA, the gun manufacturers,” Biden said. [Read more…] about The Democrats Really are Coming for Your Guns

ATF Director: ASA Supports Chuck Canterbury

Washington, DC – The American Suppressor Association (ASA), the unified voice of the suppressor community, fully supports President Donald Trump’s nomination of Chuck Canterbury to serve as the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). ATF has been without a permanent director since B. Todd Jones resigned in 2015. [Read more…] about ATF Director: ASA Supports Chuck Canterbury

Big Tech Discriminates Against Gun Retailers

SAN FRANCISCO — On its website, Salesforce.com touts retailer Camping World as a leading customer of its business software, highlighting its use of products to help sales staff move product. A Camping World executive is even quoted calling Salesforce’s software “magic.” But behind the scenes in recent weeks, the Silicon Valley tech giant has delivered a different message to gun-selling retailers such as Camping World: Stop selling military-style rifles, or stop using our software. [Read more…] about Big Tech Discriminates Against Gun Retailers