The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) achieved a major victory in Jensen v. ATF when the government failed to appeal a ruling declaring the NFA registration scheme unconstitutional. The injunction is now in effect after President Trump eliminated the $200 tax on short-barreled rifles, suppressors, and other weapons.
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms announced that current and future members are covered by a U.S. District Court ruling striking down NFA registration requirements for short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and suppressors. The case, Jensen v. ATF, was supported by FPC Action Foundation, Texas Rifle Association, Hot Shots Custom, and the Second Amendment Foundation.
Gun Owners of America, Silencer Shop, Brandon Herrera, and Wes Virdell completed the first lawful suppressor transfers without NFA registration since 1934 at Silencer Shop's Leander, Texas location. The historic transfers followed a federal court order enjoining ATF enforcement of NFA registration requirements, made possible through GOA's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and lawsuit efforts.
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) plaintiffs in Jensen v. ATF submitted a letter to the ATF and DOJ seeking guidance after a federal judge ruled the NFA's registration scheme for short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and suppressors unconstitutional. SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut and founder Alan M. Gottlieb requested clarification on government compliance and enforcement plans.
Dale McCully set a new world record at the South Beaver Tactical GBA 1,000-Yard Tactical Match with a 1.558-inch five-shot group, verified by the Global Benchrest Association. McCully credited sponsors Redding Reloading Equipment, Kelbly's Inc., and Krieger barrels for their quality products.
Team Leapers achieved eight national match wins at the 2026 CMP National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, with James Fox winning his fourth National Service Rifle Championship using the Integrix Service Rifle Scope. The team, including Conrad Young, Roy Mitchell, Nick Till, and Randy Olds, dominated the competition alongside decorated shooters Brandon Green, Bob Gill, Liam McKenna, and Justin Patton-Rynders.
Hornady shooter Bennie Cooley won the Factory Division and Top Senior honors at the NRL Hunter Grand Slam near Clovis, New Mexico, using Hornady 6mm 110 gr A-Tip bullets in his 6mm Creedmoor paired with a Leupold BX-6 binoculars' 4DOF solver.
Jason Krause of Team Remington won the 2026 Grand American Handicap Championship at the World Shooting & Recreational Complex in Sparta, Illinois, capturing his second ATA World Championship title in consecutive years. Krause shot Nitro 27 No. 7.5 ammunition to secure the prestigious ring, with Team Remington also achieving strong performances from Aaron Willoughby, Zach Nannini, Ian Lawrence, and junior competitors.
Team SK shooter Jake Stine delivered an exceptional performance at the 2026 NRA National Silhouette Championship, finishing 3rd in the Lapua Monarch Cup and 2nd in Smallbore Hunter Class, while also placing 2nd in hunter rifle and 3rd in standard rifle at the NRA High Power National Championships.
Bond Arms congratulates Robert of Pecos, Texas, as the first owner of the revolutionary Bond Arms LVRB lever-action rifle. CEO Gordon Bond personally delivered the rifle and demonstrated its capabilities at the range. Additional LVRB winners will be selected monthly through January 2027.
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI) is urging industry professionals to register for the 2026 SAAMI Ballistics Conference scheduled for September 15-17 in Baltimore. Critical registration deadlines include August 24 for international attendees, August 25 for hotel reservations, and August 28 for online registration.
CCW Safe, founded by retired Oklahoma City police officers Mike Darter and Stan Campbell and attorney Kyle Sweet, marks its 15th anniversary as a national leader in self-defense legal protection. The company recently acquired the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network and launched the Certified Partner Program at SHOT Show 2025, expanding coverage to 47 states with partnerships including the California Rifle & Pistol Association.
NSSF and Project ChildSafe partnered with Little Rock Police Department, Little Rock Fire Department, and Pulaski County Sheriff's Office to launch Project ChildSafe Little Rock, distributing 1,000 free gun locks to promote secure firearm storage and prevent accidents, thefts, and suicide.
Real Avid announces support for National Shooting Sports Month through its Range Ready educational platform featuring world champion shooter Doug Koenig. The initiative provides instructional content to help shooters develop safe practices and build confidence for the upcoming hunting season.
Black Rifle Coffee Company has renewed its partnership with SLG2, Inc. to provide premium coffee tastings at Shoot Like A Girl events nationwide. Founded by Evan Hafer, Mat Best, and Jarred Taylor, BRCC will offer complimentary beverages and ready-to-drink energy products to attendees, enhancing the event experience across SLG2's brand portfolio.
XS Sights now offers pre-drilled Standard Dot tritium sights, Fiber Optic sights, and an ACRO Optic Plate for the Taurus 66 Combat revolver. The products feature dual-illumination design, fiber optic technology, and CNC-machined construction for enhanced durability and target acquisition.
TEKTO Knives released the X1 // Atlas, its first fixed blade knife featuring a 3.30-inch CPM MagnaCut blade, full-tang construction, and skeletonized G10 handles. Made in the USA and available in Black, OD Green, and Desert, the knife is designed for everyday carry, hunting, and field use at $249.99.
Polite Society Industries announced its first line of premium silencers covering rimfire through .36 caliber, designed using laser powder bed fusion technology. Founded by industry veterans in Tampa, Florida, PSI offers competitive pricing and a comprehensive warranty covering repairs, replacements, or refunds for properly used silencers.
KDG announced pre-order notifications for its new Kinect™ Arca Rail, a 6-inch Arca rail that attaches to M-LOK equipped rifles using tool-free mounting technology. The product launches in September 2026 and is designed for precision shooters, hunters, and competitors seeking flexible Arca interface solutions.
Taurus Holdings, Inc. announced the GX4 Carry chambered in .380 Auto, expanding its award-winning GX4 family. The new model offers manageable recoil, a slim profile, ergonomic grip with interchangeable backstraps, and 15-round magazine capacity, available through authorized dealers beginning August 13, 2026.
Fiocchi of America launched Golden Dove Duplex, a duplex shotshell combining #8 and #6 lead shot designed for dove hunters. The 1-1/5-ounce payload at 1,275 feet per second delivers dense patterns for close shots while maintaining energy for extended-distance harvests.
FALCO Holsters introduced the D910 L Light-Bearing Kydex Chest Holster, compatible with over 2,600 handguns and 180 lights. Designed for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, the custom-molded chest holster features an adjustable harness, quick-release buckle, and optional optics-ready configuration, with an MSRP of $189.95.
Federal Ammunition launched six rebate programs for big-game hunters this fall, offering 20 percent rebates on qualifying ammunition purchases of at least two boxes. Programs include Big Game Bigger Bucks, Big Game Bounty, Full-On Fusion Deals, Power-Shok Pays, Safari of Savings, and Slug Savings, with a maximum rebate of $60 per person through December 31, 2026.
HEVI announced its Killer Deals rebate program offering up to $100 back on HEVI-Steel waterfowl and upland hunting loads at $2.50 per box. The promotion runs through December 31, 2026, with a minimum purchase of two boxes required and a January 31, 2027 submission deadline.
Federal Ammunition launched two rebate programs for waterfowl hunters: Steel Savings offering $2.50 per box rebates on Speed-Shok and Rob Roberts Raptor Steel, and Flyway Rebate providing $5 per box rebates on Black Cloud and Ultra Steel. Valid purchases run through December 31, 2026.
Sako and Beretta USA concluded three sessions of their Zeroed-In dealer training program at K&M Shooting Complex in Tennessee, featuring hands-on instruction with Tikka, Sako, and Beretta rifle platforms, Sako Ammunition, and optics from Burris and Steiner to enhance retailer product knowledge.
Air Venturi, a leading airgun manufacturer and distributor, is showcasing its 2026 product lineup including the Alpha and Ascent air rifles and Nomad Nano compressor at the Mid States Fall 2026 Rendezvous in Phoenix, Arizona. The event connects retailers and trade partners with exclusive distribution opportunities.
Gearfire, a technology provider for shooting sports and outdoor retailers, will exhibit at the 2026 Sports, Inc. August Outdoor Show August 13-15 in Nashville. The company will showcase its AXIS Point of Sale and Gearfire eCommerce platforms at Booth 101, offering exclusive deals to attendees.
Dead Air Silencers will exhibit at the 2026 Sports Inc. August Outdoor Show in Nashville, Tennessee, showcasing new suppressor products including the Nomad Ti OTB, RXD910Ti developed with Ruger® Firearms, and the CT5P patrol rifle silencer designed for law enforcement and tactical applications.
BERSA USA will exhibit at the Sports, Inc. 2026 August Outdoor Show on August 13-15 at Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The firearms manufacturer will showcase its full product lineup including Thunder series, BPCC, TPR, B1911, M2XI, BAR9, and BAR15 at Booth 276.
1791 Outdoor Lifestyle Group will exhibit at the Sports, Inc. 2026 August Outdoor Show (August 13-15) in Nashville, Tennessee at booth #649. The company will showcase new HUNT Line accessories, the Tac Leather Rifle Sling, holsters, and the Roni line of pistol-to-carbine conversion kits including the new Nano Roni.
Major League Fishing's Starlink Team Series Bass Pro Shops Patriot Cup streams live on MyOutdoorTV from Charles County, Maryland, August 16-21, 2026, featuring 12 two-man teams competing for $560,000 in prize money with hosts Chad McKee and J.T. Kenney providing commentary.
Pursuit Channel premieres Face Off: The Tactical Decathlon, a new competition series from American Stories Entertainment featuring elite competitors tested across ten tactical disciplines. The series debuts August 21 at 10:00 PM ET, hosted by Don Mann, Tim Harmsen, and Dr. Jenn Stankus, and will air on Pursuit Channel and Pursuit UP.
MyOutdoorTV celebrates whitetail deer seasons with comprehensive hunting programming including shows like JUST SHOT: Drury's Deer Season, Bowhunting Whitetails with Bill Winke, and Realtree Road Trips. The platform launches WhitetailStream, a 24/7 ad-free live channel, and introduces the new Whitetail Legends Channel presented by Rhino Metals on August 30.
Noted firearms trainer Claude Werner once said that the best decisions in life tend to be made in advance. This is true of so many things, but it’s especially true of living the armed lifestyle.
Carrying a firearm with you wherever and whenever possible is a good idea, as it’s the best response we’ve come up with to the threat of someone threatening you with death or grievous bodily harm. However, carrying a firearm isn’t enough. You also have to have a mindset and a plan to go with it as well. This is where a lot of gun owners get into trouble, because they’ve created plans in their head which are rigid and inflexible.
For instance, I recently watched a video put out by a large gun rights group where the presenter showed off the contents of his “get home bag.” The purpose of this bag, he said, was to help him get back home no matter what might happen.
In the bag, he had a half-dozen AR-15 magazines, three smoke grenades and a tactical tomahawk. That’s it. No way of procuring water, nothing to create a shelter, just a bunch extra mags for his truck gun, some smoke grenades for concealment and evasion…and a tomahawk.
Clearly he had scripted out a scenario in his head where the only dangers he’d face on the way back home would be man-made and not something more mundane like inclement weather.
I’m guilty of something similar. For years, I’ve had a dedicated home defense gun in a secure location in my house, ready to go. It’s a gun that would bring more to the party than just my everyday carry pistol. I knew I’d need that sort of gun (and only that sort of gun) because the only home defense scenario I could think of was someone breaking into my house to do harm to my family and me.
But that’s not the only threat I might face. For instance, I might inadvertently let in someone who becomes a threat. Now before you say, “I would never do that,” have you ever been at a party and someone’s friend of a friend got out of control? Think that can’t happen at a social occasion in your house? Think again.
And then there’s less-lethal threats outside of my four walls. There are coyotes and wild dogs in my neighborhood. Can they attack someone or something on my property? Of course they can. Will I just sit back inside my home and watch some child get brutalized on my lawn because it’s not happening to me or my family? Probably not.
The home defense script I had created was too rigid. I failed to take into account that nature has a long history of foiling the best-laid plans of men. Rather than rely on just one option (which is currently a Mossberg 500 loaded with Federal FliteControl), I now also have a large can of pepper spray and a bright tactical flashlight in a safe location, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.
A plan is your starting point, not the endpoint. Your plan shouldn’t be rigid and inflexible, but rather be more like a guitar solo in a pop song. The guitarist playing the solo is free to create a melody, but that melody has to be built on a set of rules and complement what’s already happened in the song.
So it is with self-defense planning. Having a wide variety of skills to draw on helps you formulate the correct response when it’s needed. A rigid response, such as loading up your get-home bag with spare magazines and little else, will fail spectacularly when the situation changes.
As I said before, having a plan gives you a starting point, which is better than what most people have. But it’s just a starting point, not the end point. The end point is always living our lives with as few hiccups as possible.
