Gun Owners of America (GOA) is calling on Congress to stand firm in support of Section 70436 of H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—which would fully repeal the unconstitutional excise taxes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and any other weapons under the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA).

Firearms Policy Coalition announced that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed FPC-supported House Bill 407, which repeals residency restrictions and expands access to the right to bear arms in the state. HB 407 is a legislative response to an FPC right-to-carry lawsuit, Mate v. Wescott, that was filed as part of FPC's work to eliminate unconstitutional residency requirements throughout the United States.

Maryland delegates from both sides of the aisle attended an afternoon of education, target shooting and fun on June 16 at the Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Center in Phoenix, Maryland. Hosted by sporting industry professionals, the event was organized to help attendees better understand the relationship between shooting sports retailers, manufacturers and recreational shooters.

On the night of Saturday, June 14th, a fire broke out at a VIKTOS warehouse located off Foster Avenue in Janesville, Wisconsin. The facility, which housed VIKTOS' photo studio, trade show displays, and select product assets, sustained significant damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Meprolight announced its sponsorship of Nate Schmidt, a 19-year-old competitive shooter from Greenwood, Indiana, who has rapidly earned national recognition for his skill and dedication.

Once again, Birchwood Casey has earned multiple Gold Awards in the Shooting Target category from the Shooting Sports Retailer and Tactical Retailer Choice Awards. Since 1948, Birchwood Casey has been trusted by shooters as the premier provider of shooting targets, gear and accessories tailored to training with firearms.

Every year, DSC funds projects and initiatives in support of its mission of Conservation, Education and Advocacy through the DSC Grant program. This year's grant submission deadline is July 1, for the initial round of grants.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved an emergency fishing closure for a portion of Red Rock Creek to protect one of the last aboriginal Arctic grayling populations in Montana.

Hoot-owl restrictions take effect today, June 19, at 2 p.m. on the upper Madison River above Hebgen Lake. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. These restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve.

Katadyn Group will present its most advanced water purification technologies at Warrior East, June 25–26 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Hosted by ADS, Inc., Warrior East connects military, law enforcement and first responder professionals with the latest mission-critical gear and training.