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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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NJ AR-15 Ban Is Done. Here’s the Exact Date It Dies, Why the State Tried to Move the Goalposts, and What Dealers and Gun Owners Need to Know Right Now.

NJ AR-15 Ban Is Done. Here’s the Exact Date It Dies, Why the State Tried to Move the Goalposts, and What Dealers and Gun Owners Need to Know Right Now.

July 31, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

The Third Circuit struck it down. Now the countdown to enforcement: July 31's rehearing deadline, August 7's mandate, and what NJ dealers need to know.

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Smith & Wesson and Vortex Just Made the Buy Decision Easy: A Complete Hunting Lever-Action and Scope in One Box

Smith & Wesson and Vortex Just Made the Buy Decision Easy: A Complete Hunting Lever-Action and Scope in One Box

July 31, 2026 Gun Talk Staff

Smith & Wesson and Vortex just paired the Model 1854 with a factory-mounted Crossfire HD scope — four ready-to-hunt packages in .30-30 and .45-70. Full specs.

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An Apple User Switched to the Unplugged UP Phone. Here’s What Surprised Me Most.

An Apple User Switched to the Unplugged UP Phone. Here’s What Surprised Me Most.

July 30, 2026 Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin

A lifelong Apple user switches to the Unplugged UP Phone. Hardware kill switches, no Google tracking, independent privacy testing — the full honest review.

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