We Don’t Know About the Chinese Calendar, But 2026 is the Year of the Suppressor
On Friday, NSSF announced that it got word that ATF processed over 150,000 eForms on Jan. 1. The normal daily volume is closer to 2,500.
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Happy 2026: NFA $200 Tax Stamps On Most Popular NFA Items Relegated to the Ash Heap of History
Some on our side bitched that eliminating a 91-year excise tax on these items somehow isn’t really a win and that we should castigate our allies in Congress for failing to remove registration entirely.
ATF Will Shut Down eForms After Christmas to Retool for Zero Dollar Tax Stamps
To make the necessary upgrades to handle the law change, they’re going to shut the eForms system down for Form 1 and Form 4 submissions after Christmas to let their geeks get to work.
ATF Proposes Changes to Make Travel With NFA Items Easier
This latest proposal by ATF appears to be part of the ongoing effort announced as a “new era of reform” as posted on the ATF website earlier this year.
Silencer Review: Mack Brothers Vapor (.22 Cal)
Second in a short series of Mack Brothers suppressor reviews (Zenith titanium .30 cal review is HERE) is the Vapor.
Silencer Review: Energetic Armament NYX Mod2 (.22 Cal)
The Energetic Armament NYX Mod2 is a top-notch suppressor. Its machining, fit, and finish quality really can’t be beat, and it’s insanely quiet to be sure.
Silencer Review: Mack Brothers Zenith (Titanium .30 Cal)
Overall the Zenith proved itself to be an extremely high quality suppressor with absolutely fantastic machining, welding, and finish.
Common Sense: Now That the Tax is History, the NFA is Plainly Unconstitutional
The law should be simple: if you can lawfully own a firearm, you should be able to own a suppressor, an SBR, or SBS without begging for government approval or paying for a permission slip that no longer even collects revenue.
Angstadt Arms’ Vanquish 22 Match-Grade Suppressed Barrel for Ruger Precision Rimfire
The Vanquish 22 brings Angstadt’s patented, baffle-free suppression technology to the popular Ruger Precision Rimfire, delivering whisper-quiet performance, match-grade accuracy, and near-zero maintenance.
This Is What We Voted For: ATF Removes CLEO Notification Requirement From NFA Forms
Yesterday ATF published a laundry list of proposed changes to NFA form in the Federal Register and among them is removal of the CLEO notification mandate.