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Form 4 Applications Are Up

Since January of 2026 through March of 2026 over 557,000 have been filed with the ATF, based on available statistics that number in the first four months has surpassed all of 2025 with only 503,000 being filed in 12 months. Here are some numbers to make your jaw drop.

NFA demand is Exploding and fast. The surge in suppressor and NFA-item interest isn’t slowing down. In just the first three weeks of January, the ATF pulled in roughly 178,000 applications. By March, that number jumped to 206,871—a massive 121% increase over the same month last year.

Companies Making Waves On The Market

William Lyman founded Lyman Products in the late 1800s with a tang sight that outperformed the era’s vernier designs in low‑light conditions. Since then, the company has grown by consistently delivering innovative tools for shooters and handloaders. Known as a staple in the reloading world, Lyman made waves at this year’s SHOT Show by unveiling a new suppressor line—priced aggressively at just $199 to $299, depending on the model.

Hi Point, you heard that right – widely acknowledged for its ability to deliver reliability without breaking salary caps, took to the field at the same event. It introduced a pair of its own hearing-healthy muzzle devices at the Las Vegas gathering, with the rimfire version wearing and MSRP of $239. The company’s 45/9 model comes in at $439. This one may seem a bit controversial but the company has been around for years and continues to make weapons. The old adage they either work or they do not there seems to be no in between.

Canik may be a relatively young name in the firearms world opening its doors in Turkey in 1998 but it didn’t take long to make waves in the U.S. market through Century Arms. Demand for the company’s well‑regarded pistols surged so quickly that by 2017, Canik USA was launched as its own operation in West Palm Beach, Florida. And they’re not slowing down. On April 1, the company rolled out a brand‑new line of centerfire suppressors, making Canik the latest manufacturer to jump into a category that’s expanding by the day.

New Companies To Keep A Close Eye On

We’re not suggesting these newcomers lack skill or quality far from it but with so many fresh names entering the suppressor space, shooters may need a roster card to keep track, and chances are these brands won’t stay “new” for long. Silent Steel, a Finnish company that opened U.S. operations late last year, arrived with its 2022 Flow‑IQ suppressor technology already proven among European hunters, competitive shooters, and tactical teams. Ambient Arms joined the field in early January as a new suppressor manufacturer based in Richardson, Texas, offering three models that claim “up to 75% cooler operating temperatures” thanks to the company’s Ambient Intake System, which actively draws outside air into low‑pressure zones inside the suppressor to manage heat.

Idaho SB 1430 Explained: Firearm Preemption, Penalties, and Local Rules

If you’ve ever wondered why Idaho tries to keep gun laws consistent from one city to the next, that’s the idea behind firearm preemption: the state sets the rules, not individual cities and counties. Idaho SB 1430 is a bill aimed at reinforcing that statewide approach especially when local policies drift into firearm regulation territory.

What SB 1430 is trying to do

At a high level, SB 1430 strengthens Idaho’s preemption law by emphasizing that only the Idaho Legislature regulates firearms statewide, and by adding real consequences when a local government adopts measures that conflict with that rule.

Public bill summaries describe SB 1430 as expanding the kinds of local actions that would be prohibited (not just ordinances), and making violations easier to challenge and stop.

What Local Governments Can’t Regulate Under Preemption

Under Idaho’s preemption framework (and as SB 1430 reinforces it), local governments generally cannot create or enforce local rules about things like:

• buying/selling, transferring, owning, possessing firearms
• carrying/transporting, storing firearms
• ammunition or firearm components

Your summary also emphasizes that if a local government tries to regulate in those areas, the rule is treated as void and unenforceable and can be stopped with a permanent injunction.

The enforcement “teeth”: injunctions, lawsuits, and penalties

This is the part that makes SB 1430 stand out. The bill summary describes:

• A civil penalty of $10,000 per violation when a political subdivision willfully and knowingly violates the preemption rule.
• A process where affected individuals or organizations can bring a lawsuit for damages, declaratory relief, or a permanent injunction.
• If the plaintiff prevails (or if the policy is repealed after suit is filed), attorney’s fees and costs may be awarded.
• The summary also notes the bill blocks “good faith” style defenses (for example, “we relied on counsel”) as a shield for violations.

What’s still allowed: discharge rules, hunting, and ranges

Even with preemption, Idaho law still allows certain local rules around firearm discharge—with specific limits and exceptions.

Local discharge regulation can’t override lawful activity like self-defense, lawful hunting, and certain safe shooting contexts (including recognized ranges and safe shooting on land where it won’t endanger people or property).

It also notes SB 1430 doesn’t change Fish & Game authority, and it preserves local authority in areas like where shooting ranges can be built (within existing limits).

1. NFA Tax Stamp Eliminated Starting January 1, 2026

• The $200 tax stamp for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and the $5 AOW tax are eliminated effective January 1, 2026 under the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
• Important: ATF Forms, fingerprints, and background checks still remain. This is not deregulation — only the tax is removed.
• ATF expects longer wait times due to a surge in filings, potentially slowing approvals significantly.
• State laws still apply. These items remain illegal in: CA, NY, NJ, HI, DE, IL, RI, MA.
• Machine guns and destructive devices are not affected

2. Federal Crackdown on Straw Purchases Intensifies (2025)

• Under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, penalties for straw purchasing now reach up to 15 years, and up to 25 years if the firearm is used in a felony, terrorism, or drug trafficking crime.
• Lying about marijuana use on Form 4473 is prosecuted under existing federal law; penalties can reach up to 5 years, depending on the charge.
• ATF continues expanding digital cross‑referencing tools, including indexing 4473 data and coordinating with other federal databases.
• ATF and NSSF’s “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy” campaign remains a major enforcement tool.

3. Colorado’s 2026 Semi‑Automatic Firearm Restrictions

• Beginning August 2026, Colorado will ban the sale, purchase, and manufacture of most semi‑automatic rifles, shotguns, and certain handguns unless the buyer completes state‑approved training and obtains an eligibility card.
• Training requirements include:
  • A basic or extended firearms safety course (4–12 hours depending on prior hunter ed)
  • Live‑fire components
  • Instruction from a state‑approved trainer
• Dealers face permit revocation and criminal penalties for noncompliance.
• This law is one of the strictest in the country and may influence other states.

4. Kentucky’s 2026 Red Flag Law Claim Is Incorrect

• The claim that Kentucky will adopt an ERPO (red flag law) in February 2026 is not supported by the search results.
• In fact, HB77 (2026) is titled the Red Flag Repeal Act of 2026, which prohibits courts from issuing firearm‑restrictive ex parte orders.
• Kentucky is not becoming the 22nd red flag state — it is moving in the opposite direction.

5. National Reciprocity (H.R. 38) Remains Stalled

• H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, was reported out of committee on October 3, 2025, but has not passed the House or Senate.
• States may still oppose or challenge reciprocity even if the bill advances.
• The bill has a 37% chance of enactment according to GovTrack projections.

Final Thoughts

The landscape for gun owners is shifting rapidly. Some changes expand access (like the elimination of NFA tax stamps), while others — especially at the state level — impose new restrictions. Staying informed is essential, especially for FFLs, instructors, and anyone navigating interstate firearm laws.

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4. Kentucky’s 2026 Red Flag Law Claim Is Incorrect

• The claim that Kentucky will adopt an ERPO (red flag law) in February 2026 is not supported by the search results.
• In fact, HB77 (2026) is titled the Red Flag Repeal Act of 2026, which prohibits courts from issuing firearm‑restrictive ex parte orders.
• Kentucky is not becoming the 22nd red flag state — it is moving in the opposite direction.

5. National Reciprocity (H.R. 38) Remains Stalled

• H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, was reported out of committee on October 3, 2025, but has not passed the House or Senate.
• States may still oppose or challenge reciprocity even if the bill advances.
• The bill has a 37% chance of enactment according to GovTrack projections.

What National Reciprocity Should Look Like!