June 2026 NSSF-adjusted NICS checks rose 11.7% from last year, while NFA background checks exploded 177% as suppressor and SBR demand continued to climb.
June NICS Checks Jump as NFA Background Checks Surge 177%
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Hawaii Firearms Coalition Warns Businesses: ‘No Guns’ Signs Could Cost More Than Customers
Following the Supreme Court’s Wolford decision, the Hawaii Firearms Coalition is urging businesses to think twice before posting “No Firearms Allowed” signs, arguing they deter only law-abiding permit holders while raising broader questions about customer safety and security responsibilities.
United States v. Rose: A Second Amendment Skeptic Embraces the Present-Danger Rule
A Seventh Circuit panel led by Judge Frank Easterbrook signaled that lifetime gun bans for people once committed to a mental institution may require proof of present dangerousness.
Viramontes Could Be The Beginning Of The End For AR-15 Bans
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear Viramontes and Grant could finally force lower courts to answer whether AR-15-style rifles are protected arms under the Second Amendment.
Virginia Judges Reject State’s Bid To Combine Gun-Ban Lawsuits
Virginia tried to pull four separate challenges to its new gun-control laws into one courtroom. A judicial panel rejected the move, ruling the cases are too different and too far along to justify transfer.
Japan’s Bear Attacks Are Breaking Records. Strict Gun Laws Leave Rural Residents Waiting for Help
Japan’s record bear attacks are exposing a dangerous mix of rising bear populations, aging hunters, abandoned rural land, and strict gun laws that leave residents waiting for help when seconds matter.
Johns Hopkins Public Carry Guide Revives Old Gun-Control Myths
A new Johns Hopkins policy guide urges states to tighten public carry laws, but its history and crime claims leave out key facts gun owners should know.
Springfield Kuna 9mm Pistol With FSA Brace: $1,199.99 — Save $300!
Palmetto State Armory currently has the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm Pistol with Strike Industries FSA Folding Brace on sale for $1,199.99. With its roller-delayed operating system, threaded 6-inch barrel, folding brace, and two included 30-round magazines.
Daniel Defense Complete Lower Receiver Group – $499.99
Palmetto State Armory has the Daniel Defense Complete Lower Receiver Group on sale for $499.99 as a Daily Deal. This USA-made complete lower includes an ambi safety, H buffer, flared magwell, and Daniel Defense furniture.
America Turns 250 as the Second Amendment Movement Keeps Winning
In 1976, many gun owners believed the Second Amendment was nearly lost. As America turns 250, the movement has delivered Heller, McDonald, Bruen, permitless carry in 29 states, and a Supreme Court showdown over AR-15 bans.
California Tells Court Glock-Style Pistols Aren’t Protected by Second Amendment
California is fighting the DOJ’s lawsuit over AB 1127 by arguing Glock-style pistols can be restricted because of their alleged convertibility into machine guns.
5 Red Dot Pistol Drills to Find the Dot Faster and Shoot Better
Learning a pistol red dot takes practice. These five drills help shooters find the dot faster, stay target-focused, track recoil, and build cleaner follow-up shots.
PSA Sabre AR-15 Review: Testing PSA’s Duty-Grade Rifle
The PSA Sabre AR-15 is Palmetto State Armory’s move into a more serious rifle category. Travis Pike tests the Sabre 15 for accuracy, reliability, handling, controls, and whether it lives up to the duty-grade label.
Daniel Defense DDM4V7P 10.3” AR Pistol – $1,199.99, Save $200
The Daniel Defense DDM4V7P 10.3” 5.56 NATO AR Pistol is on sale at Palmetto State Armory for $1,199.99, marked down from $1,399.99.
Vortex SPARC AR 2 MOA Red Dot + 10 Magpul PMAGs – $139.99
Palmetto State Armory just dropped this Vortex SPARC AR + 10 PMAG bundle to $139.99, saving you $53.00 off the combined price.
ATF Moves to Cut Fingerprint, Photo Requirements for NFA Gun Owners
ATF’s proposed rule would reduce NFA paperwork burdens by cutting duplicate fingerprint cards, allowing photo ID in place of passport-style photos, and ending automatic fingerprint submissions for responsible persons tied to trusts and legal entities.
Facing Legal Obstacles To Gun Bans, Prohibitionists Shift The Narrative
Gun-control advocates know outright bans are losing ground in court and politics, so the messaging is shifting. The new pitch is “gun violence prevention,” but the long-term goal remains the same.
PSA 11.5” 5.56 AR Pistol w/ HAR-15 Pistol Blade – $459.99
The PSA 11.5” 5.56 HAR-15 AR Pistol is on sale for $459.99, saving shooters 8% on a compact AR pistol with a nitride barrel, M-LOK rail, forged 7075 receivers, and H&R adjustable stabilizing blade.
PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 “The Black Album” 300 BLK Pistol – $1,199.99
The PSA Sabre Enhanced Mixtape Vol. 1 “The Black Album” 300 BLK pistol is listed at $1,199.99 and comes loaded with premium parts, including a Maxim Defense CQB brace, Radian controls, adjustable gas block, and Microbest chrome BCG.
ATF Clears Virginia NFA Forms Ahead Of July 1 Gun Ban Deadline
ATF Director Robert Cekada announced that every Form 1 and Form 4 submitted by Virginians was processed before Virginia’s new gun restrictions were set to take effect July 1.
DOJ Sues California Over Glock Ban And Handgun Roster
The Justice Department has sued California over its new Glock ban and Handgun Roster, arguing the state is violating the Second Amendment rights of lawful gun owners.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over AR-15 Ban Targeting Commonly Owned Rifles
The Justice Department has stepped into Virginia’s fight over its new “assault firearms” ban, filing a federal lawsuit as state court injunctions already block enforcement of the July 1 law.
Sportsman’s Select Reman 9mm 124gr FMJ 1,000 Rounds – $204.24 w/ Code
Stock up and hit the range hard with this bulk deal on Sportsman’s Select Remanufactured 9mm 124 Grain FMJ — now just $204.24 at checkout with code ALAND5.
PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ-BT 420 Rounds Ammo Can Bundle – $189.99 w/ Code
PMC Bronze .223 Rem 55gr FMJ-BT is down to $189.99 with code ALand5 at Ammunition Depot, bringing this 420-round ammo can bundle to about $0.45 per round.
Finally! SCOTUS Will Hear Two ‘Assault Weapon’ Ban Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two major Second Amendment challenges to bans on modern semiautomatic rifles. For gun owners, Grant v. Higgins and Viramontes v. Cook County could become the long-awaited test of whether AR-15-style rifles are protected “arms.”
Virginia Gun Ban Backfires: 1,000+ Rifles Sold at XCAL Before July 1 Deadline
Virginia’s new gun ban was supposed to limit so-called “assault weapons.” Instead, it helped drive massive crowds to XCAL, where more than 1,000 rifles were sold.
Judge Refuses To Toss Most Claims In Fatal ATF Raid Lawsuit Over Bryan Malinowski Killing
A federal judge has allowed most of Maer Malinowski’s lawsuit to move forward after ATF agents killed her husband, Bryan Malinowski, during a predawn raid over alleged unlicensed firearm sales.
Why the US Supreme Court Skipped AR-15s This Term — And Why It’s Coming
A packed Supreme Court docket may explain why AR-15 and magazine ban cases did not make the cut this term. But the next term could be a different story.
Federal Champion 9mm 124-Grain FMJ 200-Round Pack – $50.25 w/ Code
Ammunition Depot has dropped the price of a 200-round Federal Champion 9mm 124-grain FMJ value pack to $52.89. Use code ALand5 to pay $50.25, or approximately 25 cents per round.
PSA AR-15 “Stealth” Stripped Lower Receiver – $79.99
Save on the PSA AR-15 “Stealth” Stripped Lower Receiver, now just $59.99 at Palmetto State Armory. A budget-friendly start for your next AR build.