Gun Owners of America endorses Representative Lauren Boebert's Freedom from Taxes Act of 2026, which would eliminate the $200 NFA tax on machine guns and destructive devices. Erich Pratt, GOA's Senior Vice President, praised the bill for restoring Second Amendment rights without punitive taxation.
NSSF wrapped its 2026 Marketing & Leadership Summit in Hilton Head, South Carolina, bringing together firearm industry executives and business leaders to discuss AI, workplace culture, consumer trends, and e-commerce. Platinum sponsor 20North Marketing, silver sponsor Shopware, and bronze sponsors including BigCommerce, Listrak, and Payroc supported the event. The 2027 Summit is scheduled for May 11-13, 2027, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
The NSSF is funding a lawsuit against Virginia challenging HB 217/SB 749, which bans Modern Sporting Rifles, standard capacity magazines, and commonly owned handguns and shotguns. The complaint, filed by Erick Black, Britton Condon, Clark's Gun Shop, Inc., Optimus Arms, LLC, and Hexmag USA, LLC, argues the law violates the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions.
Arsenal Inc., a premier American importer and manufacturer of Kalashnikov pattern firearms, is offering 20% off its entire catalog to Virginia residents in response to the state's newly signed assault weapons and high-capacity magazine ban taking effect July 1, 2026. The Virginia Crisis Support initiative runs through June 22, 2026, and includes firearms, magazines, and accessories available through ArsenalInc.com and K-VAR.com.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and partners including Maryland Shall Issue, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review Novotny v. Moore, challenging Maryland's "sensitive places" carry ban that restricts firearm possession in numerous public locations despite the Bruen decision.
The NSSF funded a lawsuit challenging Virginia's ban on Modern Sporting Rifles and standard-capacity magazines, filing an emergency motion for preliminary injunction in Fauquier County Circuit Court. Plaintiffs including Erick Black, Britton Condon, Clark's Gun Shop, Optimus Arms, LLC, and Hexmag USA, LLC argue the law violates the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions, with enforcement set for July 1, 2026.
The Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and two private citizens filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia's new assault weapons and large-capacity magazine bans signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut and founder Alan M. Gottlieb argue the banned firearms are commonly owned and constitutionally protected.
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Firearms Policy Coalition's Christian v. James lawsuit that New York's ban on firearms at publicly accessible private property without owner consent violates the Second Amendment. FPC, joined by member Brett Christian and the Second Amendment Foundation, challenged the state's carry restrictions.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition, and Brett Christian secured a court victory in Christian v. James, striking down New York's ban on concealed carry on private property open to the public. The Second Circuit affirmed the permanent injunction while upholding the state's park carry ban.
Firearms Policy Coalition petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court in Novotny v. Moore to strike down Maryland's Gun Safety Act of 2023, which bans public firearm carry. The case involves FPC members, Maryland Shall Issue, and the Second Amendment Foundation, represented by Cooper & Kirk, PLLC and Mark W. Pennak.
Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC appointed Kristin Marlow as Head of Marketing, bringing over 25 years of marketing leadership experience. Marlow previously served as Chief Marketing Officer at Staccato and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer at CCW Safe, leading brand strategy and digital initiatives across the firearms industry.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), alongside the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation, filed a federal lawsuit challenging Virginia's ban on semi-automatic firearms and large-capacity magazines. The complaint, McDonald v. Katz, seeks a permanent injunction against enforcement of the bans, arguing they violate Second Amendment protections.
Gun Owners of America (GOA), Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL), and journalist John Crump filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia's SB749 and SB727, which ban "assault weapons" and public carry. The organizations seek declaratory judgment and injunction to prevent the laws from taking effect July 1st, citing violations of the Second Amendment and Virginia Constitution.
Walther Arms is hosting the Walther Shop Stop on May 22, 2026, at FrogBones Family Shooting Center in Melbourne, Florida. The event features live product demonstrations, private instruction from professional shooters Santiago Lopez, Parker Patrick, and Jay Beal, a Walther drift car driven by Caleb Quanbeck, and exclusive deals and giveaways.
Celerant Technology hosted its 2026 Client Conference in Dallas, introducing major product updates including Skylar IQ AI retail agent, Customer Engagement Suite, and redesigned POS interface. The event brought together firearms retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and industry partners including SIG SAUER, RSR Group, NASGW, Silencer Shop, and Project ChildSafe to discuss regulatory changes and retail technology solutions.
WOOX, an Italian-American manufacturer of premium gunstocks, axes, and knives, is expanding its Hickory, North Carolina facility with groundbreaking planned for late 2026. The expansion aims to meet growing customer demand while reviving local woodworking craftsmanship traditions in the region.
Derya, a Jacksonville-based precision firearms manufacturer, launched an advanced AI customer service agent available during business hours, supporting over 30 languages. Vice President Dustin Jones emphasized the company remains committed to hiring and live agent support for complex inquiries.
Live Free Armory announced a partnership with Walk the Talk America (WTTA), a nonprofit focused on reducing suicide and promoting mental health awareness within firearm-owning communities. Live Free Armory will include WTTA mental health resource cards in product packaging to connect firearm owners with free mental health support resources.
RetailBI, powered by Gearfire, released its monthly Firearm Sales Index showing a 12.2% year-over-year decline in April 2026 and a year-to-date decline of 7.9%. The index uses same-store adjusted methodology from over 2,000 U.S. firearms retailers to provide accurate new firearm demand data, replacing reliance on NICS figures.
Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) and FPC Action Foundation (FPCAF) filed comments with the U.S. Postal Service on proposed rule changes that would allow lawful handguns to be mailed under the same terms as rifles and shotguns, following a January OLC opinion determining the current prohibition violates the Second Amendment.