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88 Million Gun Owners. 40 Million AR-15s. 2.2 Million Defensive Uses Per Year. The 2026 National Firearms Survey Just Changed the Viramontes Calculus.

September 11, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Georgetown's new National Firearms Survey: 88M owners, 461M guns, 40M AR-15s. It lands six weeks before SCOTUS hears the AR-15 ban case. Here's why it matters.

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The FBI’s 2025 Crime Data Just Demolished the ‘More Guns, More Crime’ Argument. Here’s What the Numbers Actually Show.

September 10, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Violent crime fell 9.3%, murder hit a 70-year low — during record gun sales and expanding concealed carry. Here's what the FBI's 2025 data actually shows.

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"We're Coming Back" - Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms & VG6 Under New Ownership

September 3, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

After two rocky years, Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms, and VG6 Precision are under new ownership. Here's what happened and what's next.

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Gun Talk Media Tops 2 Million Facebook Followers Amid Explosive 2026 Growth

September 1, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Gun Talk Media's Facebook page hits 2,007,630 followers — up 780% in 2026, with video views up over 4,000% as gun owners flock to the platform.

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Maryland Wants to Ban Every Glock Ever Made. Here’s the Law, the Lawsuit, and Why It’s Going to Lose.

August 20, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Maryland SB 334 bans every Glock over a device that's already illegal. NRA, SAF, and FPC are in court, fully briefed. Here's why the law is likely to lose.

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Ghost Gun Rule Struck Down. Here's Who's Actually Covered

August 19, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

A federal judge ruled the Biden ATF's frame-and-receiver rule unconstitutional — but this doesn't overturn SCOTUS, and it only protects specific parties.

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It Happened at 12:01 A.M. The DOJ Didn’t Stop It. Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell Just Made History.

August 13, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

At 12:01 a.m., Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell bought suppressors with no Form 4, no registration. The DOJ let it happen. Here's what it means now.

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A Federal Judge Just Called NFA Registration Unconstitutional. The Stay Expires Today. Here Is Everything You Need to Know.

August 12, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

A federal judge struck down NFA registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. The stay expires today. Here's who's covered and what to do right now.

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Leupold Just Solved a Big Problem in Straight-Wall Hunting

August 11, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

No reticle math, no holdover guessing. Leupold's VX-Freedom Straight-Wall solves bullet drop for .350 Legend, .400 Legend, and .450 Bushmaster hunters.

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ATF Director Cekada Just Said No One Will Be Arrested for Filing a Form 1. Here’s What’s Actually Going On.

August 7, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

"No one will be charged for complying with a Form 1." ATF Director Cekada's statement, the solvent trap context, and what it actually means for builders.

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Federal Court Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and Short-Barreled Firearms

August 6, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

A federal judge struck down NFA registration for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after Congress zeroed the tax. What the ruling does, who it covers, and what's next

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We Built the Channel the Shooting Sports Community Never Had. Here’s Why, and Where to Watch.

August 3, 2026 Ryan Gresham

Ryan Gresham on why Gun Talk Media built Shooting Sports Life — a free, 24/7 streaming channel for the shooting sports community, with no paywall.

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Texas-Made, Threaded Barrel, 24 Rounds, Optics-Ready. The Rost Martin RM1F Tactical Is the Best Value Full-Size 9mm of 2026.

July 31, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Threaded barrel, suppressor-height sights, a 24-round mag, and an RMR plate—all for $519. Our first look at the Rost Martin RM1F Tactical and full specs.

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