by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 16, 2026
These are interim final rules, so I’ll update this article if anything changes before or after November 20. If you make suppressors, or you’re planning to, there’s a second regulatory change coming that has nothing to do with ATF: on November 20,...
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 Sep 30, 2026
In this article we will cover: Are armor-piercing bullets legal? A: Yes. Under federal law it is perfectly legal to make, sell and purchase “armor-piercing” ammunition as long as you have the proper licensing. However, there are some nuances to the...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Oct 1, 2026
As I mentioned in our article on reduced NFA wait times, NFATracker is an awesome resource for our community. These guys collect and display various ATF paperwork approval and NFA transfer information. I’m including some information from their website here, but...
by Ryan Cleckner | Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Many people looking to purchase NFA Firearms wonder if they should put the guns into a special kind of trust called an NFA Gun Trust. As we’ll explain below, a regular firearms trust no longer provides enough benefits to justify its use in most circumstances....