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Suppressors in 2026: no $200 stamp, 6 million registered, and what comes next

The Suppressor Tax Stamp Is Dead. Here's What Actually Happened. I didn't think I'd see this in my lifetime. On March 15th, 2026, the $200 federal excise tax on suppressors—the NFA tax stamp that's b

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Suppressors in 2026: no $200 stamp, 6 million registered, and what comes next
ATF's 34 New Rules: Which Actually Affect Your Carry Gun
LAW
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ATF's 34 New Rules: Which Actually Affect Your Carry Gun

The ATF dropped 34 rulemakings in late 2024. Most aren't new restrictions—here's what actually changes.…

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Home Defense Basics: What You Actually Need
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Home Defense Basics: What You Actually Need

Most home defense advice is either too tactical or too passive. Here is what actually works.…

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Why I Switched from OWB to AIWB Carry
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Why I Switched from OWB to AIWB Carry

I carried OWB at 4 o'clock for three years. Here's what finally pushed me to appendix.…

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ATF's Pistol Brace Rule: Two Years Later
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ATF's Pistol Brace Rule: Two Years Later

The ATF issued its pistol brace rule in January 2023. Courts have been unraveling it since.…

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The Suppressor Revolution Is Here — and Most Gun Owners Are Missing It
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The Suppressor Revolution Is Here — and Most Gun Owners Are Missing It

The $200 NFA tax is gone. Here is exactly what that means for your next purchase, your range routine, and the industry at large.…

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The Bruen Battles of 2026 — Every Court Fight That Will Determine Your Rights
LAW
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The Bruen Battles of 2026 — Every Court Fight That Will Determine Your Rights

Four years after NYSRPA v. Bruen, lower courts are still fighting about what it means. Here are the cases that matter most right now.…

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How to Actually Run a Red Dot on Your Carry Gun — The No-BS Guide
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How to Actually Run a Red Dot on Your Carry Gun — The No-BS Guide

Everyone is mounting optics on carry guns now. Most people are doing it wrong. Here is the complete framework for making it work.…

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