The GAO found that the ATF failed to comply with its policies on storing FFL records and keeping records that should have been destroyed.
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GAO Report: ATF Failed to Comply with its Record-Keeping Policies
Published: August 4, 2016 { 32 comments }
Ruger CEO Mike Fifer to Retire, Goes Out on High Note
Published: August 3, 2016 { 3 comments }Sturm, Ruger’s universally respected and well-liked CEO Mike Fifer is retiring, the company announced this week.
Appeals Court: SIG Muzzle Brake is Suppressor Component
Published: August 1, 2016 { 15 comments }Ultimately the U.S Court of Appeals ruled that the device was designed as a suppressor component first, then re-classified as a brake.
New ITAR Guidelines Look a Lot Like Executive Gun Control
Published: July 31, 2016 { 142 comments }But the actual reason behind this sweeping change in guidelines may have a darker goal: to increase the cost of offering gunsmithing services. The changes were implemented without warning or input from the people and the industry.
Citing New Cali Gun Laws, Mesa Tactical Relocates to Nevada
Published: July 29, 2016 { 31 comments }In the wake of the passage of harsh gun control laws, Mesa Tactical has announced that it will leave California and relocate its distribution and shipping operations to Reno, Nevada.
District Judge Dismisses FireClean Lawsuit Against Bloggers
Published: July 27, 2016 { 10 comments }Last week, a district judge dismissed FireClean’s lawsuit — Fireclean v. Tuohy — against a pair of bloggers on jurisdictional grounds.
Smith & Wesson Acquires Crimson Trace for $95 Million
Published: July 25, 2016 { 2 comments }Smith & Wesson has signed a deal to acquire Crimson Trace for $95 million.
Feds Release ‘Smart Gun’ Requirements Outline
Published: July 20, 2016 { 44 comments }The NIJ has released a draft outlining their “smart gun” size and performance requirements. The draft is open to comment until September 13.
Kahr Unveils Carbon Fiber Pistol
Published: July 11, 2016 { 14 comments }Kahr’s CW9 is getting a carbon fiber makeover!
Primary Arms Platinum Scopes Are Here and Looking Good
Published: July 8, 2016 { 2 comments }Primary Arms has a new higher-end series of riflescopes called the Platinum Series. The Platinum series is a big departure from their increasingly popular budget optics but that doesn’t make it any less of a value.