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California AB 1263: What the New Firearms-Industry E-Commerce Law Really Means

Ryan Stout

Published on: 02/12/2025

California’s new Assembly Bill 1263 (AB 1263) is set to dramatically reshape how firearm-related products are sold and shipped to residents across the state. Signed in October 2025, the law extends the existing Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (FIRA) and adds new identification, notice, and compliance requirements for all firearm-industry members, including online retailers, manufacturers, and distributors.

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SHOT Show 2026 Prep Guide: smarter travel, sharper networking, and a plan that actually pays off

Ryan Stout

Published on: 21/11/2025

SHOT Show isn’t a one-and-done sales event. It’s tee box number 1 for your entire year. Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran with scar tissue on both heels, this guide turns hallway chaos into a repeatable playbook you can actually execute.

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Lead-free on public lands in 2026

Ryan Stout

Published on: 12/11/2025

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) extended its Voluntary Lead-Free Hunting Ammunition Incentive Program for the 2025–26 season across selected national wildlife refuges. The expansion now covers 25 hunting seasons at 13 refuges in 11 states [1].n

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Why the ATF Shutdown is the Perfect Time to Prepare Your NFA Products for Market

Ryan Stout

Published on: 12/11/2025

As of now, the ATF shutdown has created major bottlenecks for manufacturers of NFA items, including suppressors, short-barrel rifles (SBRs), and other regulated products, with Form 4 processing stalled and no clear timeline for return.

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