Italian Firearms Group highlights how Italy's Banco Nazionale di Prova ensures quality through mandatory testing and verification. Manufacturers Tanfoglio, Pedersoli, and F.A.I.R. combine rigorous internal testing with national proofing standards, creating a distinctive approach where craftsmanship is matched by independent verification.
CNC Firearms and Colt's Manufacturing Company closed pre-orders for the limited-edition Colt BOA revolver after unprecedented demand at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings in Houston. All inventory has been allocated through authorized dealers and distributors including Sports South, Orion Wholesale, Lipsey's, and Davidson's.
NSSF is funding a lawsuit against Virginia challenging HB 217 and SB 749, which ban the sale and transfer of commonly-owned firearms protected by the U.S. and Virginia constitutions. The complaint, filed by Erick Black, Britton Condon, Clark's Gun Shop, Inc., Optimus Arms, LLC, and Hexmag USA, LLC, argues the laws violate Second Amendment protections for firearms in common use.
The NSSF commends Indiana Gov. Mike Braun for signing Senate Enrolled Act 176, which prohibits local governments from using zoning regulations to prevent firearm retailers and shooting ranges from operating in commercially-zoned areas. The law, led by State Sen. Jim Tomes and State Rep. Ben Smaltz, takes effect July 1, 2026.
Custom & Collectable Firearms (CNC Firearms) donated over $100,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation at the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting in Houston. The donation was generated through sales of the limited edition Kimber 1911 Folds of Honor .45 ACP, developed in collaboration with Kimber Manufacturing, the Folds of Honor Foundation, and John Rich.
The NSSF praised Utah Governor Spencer Cox for signing House Bill 214, which amends civil liability laws to protect firearm and ammunition industry businesses from frivolous lawsuits. Utah became the first state to pass the NSSF's state liability reform language, blocking attempts by gun control advocates to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
The Indiana Court of Appeals unanimously ended the City of Gary's 26-year-old lawsuit against firearm manufacturers. NSSF praised the decision upholding House Bill 1235, which reserves to Indiana the exclusive authority to sue firearm industry members, with NSSF Senior Vice President Lawrence G. Keane commending Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's defense of the law.