The federal government filed an amicus brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals supporting Firearms Policy Coalition's Granata v. Campbell lawsuit challenging Massachusetts's ban on modern handguns. FPC is joined by individual members and The Gun Runner, LLC, represented by attorneys from Cooper & Kirk, PLLC and Chambers Law Office.
Beretta USA kicked off its 500-year anniversary celebration at the 2026 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, featuring an exclusive Range Day with over 200 media members, Team Beretta ambassadors, and partner brands including Sako, Tikka, Burris, and Garmin. The celebration unveiled a limited-edition Beretta x Garmin MARQ® Commander watch and a commemorative medallion designed by the Italian State Mint, with anniversary events continuing throughout 2026.
RetailBI, powered by Gearfire, released its 2025 Shooting Sports Executive Report showing same-store new firearm unit sales declined 13% year-over-year. The report, built on point-of-sale and eCommerce data from over 2,000 U.S. firearms retailers, reveals continued demand compression and ongoing inventory correction across the shooting sports industry.
Staccato 2011 announced three executive appointments: Jeremy Morton as Vice President of Business Development for Government Programs, Jay Helmick as Executive Vice President of Sales, and Willem Driessen as Chief Marketing Officer. The hires bring extensive experience from military, premium sporting goods, and tactical industries to strengthen the precision firearms company's leadership.
SLG2, Inc. released its 2025 Fourth Quarter Report highlighting record attendance of 1,013 guests across Shoot Like A Girl and Safe LivinG experiences. The company, which operates three experiential marketing brands focused on firearms safety and education, added Matt Rice as director of business development and partnered with Bass Pro Shops and Beretta for Q4 events.
The Second Amendment Foundation, California Rifle & Pistol Association, Second Amendment Law Center, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in United States v. Hemani, challenging the federal lifetime ban on firearm possession for marijuana users.
GunBroker.com and Master FFL announced a collaboration to improve firearm transfer processes. FFL licensees are encouraged to claim dealer profiles through Master FFL to ensure accurate information, reduce manual steps, and support more efficient transfer workflows for online transactions.
Seven governors including Jim Pillen, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Greg Gianforte, Joe Lombardo, Mark Gordon, Larry Rhoden, and Brad Little pitched their states' pro-Second Amendment policies at the 5th Annual NSSF Governors' Forum at SHOT Show 2026, with Montana's Gianforte highlighting recruitment of firearm manufacturers and South Dakota's Rhoden praising Silencer Central's Brandon Maddox.
FastBound has launched TraceDesk, a compliance tool designed to help Federal Firearms Licensees respond to ATF firearm trace requests through FFL Direct while maintaining audit trails and limiting data collection to legal requirements. The platform modernizes trace management by replacing phone, fax, and email workflows with a centralized system that integrates with FastBound's compliance platform or operates standalone.
Silencer Central supports South Dakota legislature efforts to deregulate suppressors by removing them from the state's controlled weapons definition. The bill, which passed the South Dakota senate unopposed, would eliminate Federal Stamp requirements. Silencer Central and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are working across 17 states with similar suppressor regulations to advance comparable legislation.
VKTR Industries, an AR-15 rifle and Double Stack 1911 handgun manufacturer, is expanding operations in House Springs, Missouri. The company launched its Vanguard line of Double Stack 1911 handguns and will showcase the VKP Ported model at SHOT Show 2026. VKTR also relaunched White Label Armory to supply AR parts to retailers.
Orchid announced Orchid POS Spark, a cloud-based point-of-sale and eCommerce platform for Federal Firearms Licensees at $99 per month. The solution includes integrated POS, eCommerce, ATF compliance tools, FFL bound book, and electronic Form 4473 storage without third-party plugins.
Tim Dillon has been appointed CEO of BERSA USA, bringing over 40 years of firearms industry experience. Dillon previously held senior leadership roles at Christensen Arms, Noveske Rifleworks, STI International, and Brownells Inc., and is a U.S. Army Veteran with extensive government program support experience.
Celerant Technology announced a strategic integration with Armslist.com enabling FFL dealers to list inventory directly from their point-of-sale system. The integration automates inventory syncing and order management, allowing dealers to reach Armslist's network of local buyers without manual data entry.
Custom & Collectable Firearms announced Anthony Munguia as its new Director of Engraving. With over a decade of engraving experience, Munguia will lead the East Texas company's efforts to create limited-edition, handcrafted firearms featuring high polishing, gold plating, engraving, and custom details for collectors.
WATCHTOWER Defense, led by founder and CEO Jason Colosky, is relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility in Tomball, Texas, providing a 50 percent increase in production space. The veteran-founded firearms manufacturer will optimize operational layouts and embrace 21st-century manufacturing practices to better serve military, law enforcement, and civilian customers.
Gearfire announced a new integration with FastBound, the firearm industry's leading compliance platform, allowing independent FFL retailers to sync their digital bound books with eCommerce inventory. The integration streamlines operations, reduces overhead, ensures real-time inventory accuracy, and helps retailers operate compliant online firearm businesses with confidence.
VKTR Industries relaunches White Label Armory, a retail and e-commerce AR parts manufacturer specializing in barrels, bolt carrier groups, and assembly kits. Led by owner Dave Rybacki and sales manager Bill Vitello with Jones and Co, products are available through Sports South, Kinseys, and Turners Outdoors for commercial and law enforcement markets.
Brian Hedeen, President of Viridian Weapon Technologies, discussed the company's Weapon-Mounted Camera system on iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas, highlighting how the purpose-built law enforcement tool captured crucial evidence in a Vernon, Texas case that led to successful prosecution.
Thomas Thacker has been named Chief Executive Officer of Azimuth Technology, effective January 12, 2026, succeeding co-founder Len Zaiser IV. Thacker, a firearms industry veteran with 30+ years of experience, previously served as Chief Operations Officer and held senior positions at Ammo Inc., Armalite, and FN America.