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ATF Pistol Brace Rule is Finally Dead – Here’s How We Got Here

By Jacob Paulsen / July 26, 2025

The ATF Pistol Brace Rule that threatened millions of gun owners is finally dead. Trump’s DOJ just ended Biden’s unconstitutional brace ban for good.

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DOJ Retreats in Forced Reset Trigger Fight — What Gun Owners Need to Know

By Jacob Paulsen / May 20, 2025

The DOJ just backed down in the fight over forced reset triggers. Here’s what the landmark settlement means for gun owners, the ATF, and future 2A battles.

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Justice Department Ends ATF’s Crackdown on Gun Stores

By Jacob Paulsen / April 7, 2025

The DOJ has repealed the ATF’s zero-tolerance policy for gun dealers, easing pressure on FFLs and marking a major win for gun owners and small firearms businesses.

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Supreme Court Deals Major Blow to Gun Rights Re: Ghost Guns

By Jacob Paulsen / March 28, 2025

The Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. VanDerStok upholds ATF ghost gun rules, expanding federal power and dealing a major blow to Second Amendment rights and gun owners.

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S10E8: SCOTUS Has Been Busy and Other News

By Jacob Paulsen / July 10, 2024

Today we look at all the recent Supreme Court actions that have impact on the 2nd Amendment as well as other court battles and news relevant to all American gun owners. Please tune in, listen, learn, and SHARE today’s episode!

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ATF Pistol Brace Rule VACATED – Onward to August 5th

By Jacob Paulsen / June 13, 2024

The ATF’s pistol brace rule has been vacated. This doesn’t change the upcoming hearing on August 5th which will address all the pending pistol brace rules.

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The Biden Gun Control Campaign: A Tale of Ineffectiveness

By Mitch Goerdt / November 29, 2023

As President Biden’s reelection campaign kicks into high gear, it’s fixated on one major target: gun control. Amidst the unprecedented economic chaos our country faces today, the Biden Gun Control…

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Unveiling ATF’s Abuse of Power: Revoking FFL Licenses

By Matthew Maruster / September 15, 2023

Concerns are mounting over the obvious abuse of power by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), particularly in the agency’s assault on Federal Firearm License (FFL) holders.…

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S9E4 – News and Legislation – “The Most Extreme Gun Control Bill EVER”

By Riley Bowman / August 14, 2023

Riley and Matthew share the latest industry news updates. We cover legal challenges in Oregon and Illinois. Plus how the Biden administration has been illegally funding red flag laws, and how another Biden rule has been overruled by the courts.

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Leaked ATF Doc Shows Plan To Enact Universal Background Checks by End of Year

By Matthew Maruster / August 7, 2023

After Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) in June of last year, Joe Biden triumphantly signed the bill as making good on a campaign promise to enact tougher…

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ATF’s Latest Failed End Run Attempt to Curtail Gun Rights Makes America More Volatile

By J. Gibson / June 12, 2023

The May 31 deadline to register pistol braces came and went. With more 30-million pistol braces in circulation, the ATF reports that a quarter of a million pistol brace owners…

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Overcoming the Top 4 Reasons People Are Scared to Get a Federal Firearms License (FFL)

By Matthew Maruster / March 17, 2023

The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) is the agency that regulates any entity that sells or manufactures a firearm. Those businesses need a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to…

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S8E5: The Battle over Gun Registration & Assault Weapon Ban Rages On

By Jacob Paulsen / February 27, 2023

Jacob and Matthew review 7 recent stories that affect your gun rights and the gun industry at large. The ATF is being called out, judges are making important decisions, and those in Constitutional Carry States are getting an important reminder.

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What is the Legal Definition of Firearm, Receiver, Frame

By Matthew Maruster / November 3, 2022

When discussing or debating any topic, especially one as contentious as guns, it is essential that the people engaged in discussion use agreed upon terms. We can’t properly convey all…

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S7E14: Legislative Updates – Handgun Ban in Canada

By Riley Bowman / November 1, 2022

Riley and Matthew discuss Legislative News from around the world including stories about how there’s disagreement apparently between members of the Senate and the ATF on the “Ghost Gun Rule.” We take a look at the mess regarding concealed carry in the state of New York and we discuss the travesty taking place across our northern border where Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has implemented a freeze on all handgun purchases and transfers throughout the country.

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