by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Last updated: October 12, 2026. I’ll keep updating this article as the case moves. Big news for anyone who sells handguns, or is thinking about getting an FFL to do it. On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in Elite...
by Ryan Cleckner | Oct 10, 2026
One color-coded map tells the story better than any headline: after ATF’s October 2026 NFA policy change, the country isn’t split into “free” and “banned” states. FFLSafe’s new NFA Items: State-by-State Guide, published...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 16, 2026
NFA update (October 2026) In an Oct 12 court filing, DOJ confirmed ATF will no longer enforce the challenged NFA provisions against anyone, but argued the injunction protects only the plaintiffs and specified persons; everyone else relies on enforcement discretion ATF...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 16, 2026
NFA update (October 2026) In an Oct 12 court filing, DOJ confirmed ATF will no longer enforce the challenged NFA provisions against anyone, but argued the injunction protects only the plaintiffs and specified persons; everyone else relies on enforcement discretion ATF...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Even though we focus on helping people become FFLs and stay out of trouble with the ATF, we are still well within the “firearms law” realm and are often asked about “concealed carry insurance.” We frequently get questions such as: Should I get...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Biden administration introduced a horrible policy called “Zero Tolerance” that had a negative impact on the firearms industry, particularly on FFL holders. Instead of being an agency that is intended to regulate and work with the firearm industry, the...