Armory Direct, LLC

07/04/2024

https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/bump-stocks

On June 14, 2024, the United States Supreme Court in Cargill v. United States, 144 S.Ct. 222 (2024) held that a semiautomatic rifle equipped with a bump stock does not meet the definition of a “machinegun” as defined under 26 U.S.C. § 5845(b) of the National Fi****ms Act because the Court deter...

06/01/2021

https://www.facebook.com/95586386942/posts/10158939973431943/?d=n

A survey conducted by Southwick Associates indicates that the ammo shortage is likely to remain strong well into 2021.

07/05/2020

Happy 4th of July

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07/01/2020

I'm here for you! Whether going after hogs or preparing for deer season, let me know if I can assist with your purchase or transfer.

07/12/2016

Starting 7/14/16, new Gun Trust rules go into effect. Trust are still are a useful legal tool for NFA items, but you will just have a few more steps to do to put items into it. Please note, all Form 4s filed prior to 7/13/16 are not impacted and will follow old rules.

Yes, these changes will do nothing to enhance public safety since possessing an NFA item, or being in an NFA Trust, as felony is already illegal (this is what brought on this change), but it has made the politicians feel like they have done something.

When was last time a legal NFA item was used to conduct a crime?...never by the public. Two cases exist, but they were executed by bad cops in the late 80s. So it goes, we law abiding folks will continue to follow the law, no matter what.

https://silencerco.com/blog/2016/02/11/buying-a-silencer-6-things-you-need-to-know-about-atf-41f/

SilencerCo explains ATF 41F, what it means to you, and what to do before it goes into effect on July 13, 2016.

06/24/2016

Just goes to show you, if the database is allowed to have data in it, the process works.

https://www.facebook.com/foxandfriends/videos/1098259313594997/

01/09/2016

ATF 41P RULING RESPONSE
Changes to Gun Trusts and Suppressor/NFA item inheritance rules coming.

(From Silencerco)

After reviewing the almost ten thousand comments from loyal Second Amendment supporters such as yourself, the ATF came back with answers to those comments and a ruling on 41P. The ruling weighs in at 248 pages. In the interest of providing you with the information you need without having to spend hours reading it yourself, we have provided a summary below:

We will not see any changes take effect until 180 days after the official ruling has been published in the Federal Register. The ruling has not been published at this point.

This ruling is not retroactive and will not apply to applications that are in pending status, or to previously approved applications for existing legal entities and trusts holding NFA items. Anything that is in process before the effective date will be grandfathered under the current rules (Page 198).

Once the final ruling goes into effect, the CLEO certification rule will change to simply CLEO notification for all silencer purchases - whether through a trust, LLC, or as an individual.

Once the ruling goes into effect, the responsible persons in a trust or LLC must have a background check completed which will require fingerprinting and photographs, much like when an individual purchases a silencer today.

The ruling provides a clear answer in regards to what happens when a person or entity that owns a trust dies. The person who is authorized to dispose of the property of an estate may possess a firearm or other item (such as a silencer) that is registered to a decedent during the term of probate without such possession being treated as a transfer under the NFA. Also, any transfer of the NFA item to any beneficiary of the estate is tax exempt.

Bottom line: Once this ruling is officially published, things will continue as they are for 180 days - so don’t wait any longer to get your trust and silencer(s) - paperwork in process at the end of the 180 days will be grandfathered.

As always, we will keep you up-to-date with any new information as soon as it becomes available to us.

2015 was the best year ever for SilencerCo, and we look forward to continuing to lead the silencer market.

If you’d like to review the entire ruling, it is available for download at https://www.atf.gov/file/100896/download

https://www.atf.gov/file/100896/download

12/17/2015

http://txdps.state.tx.us/RSD/CHL/Legal/newlegislation.htm

This is NOT legal advise and I am NOT a lawyer...........Just common sense public information on the OC laws going into effect Jan1. ●●●ARE YOU READY TO FOR A BUNCH OF PEOPLE WALKING AROUND WITH GUNS?

WARNING: OPEN CARRY IS NOT "LEGAL" UNTIL 1 JANUARY 2016!!

■CAN I LAWFULLY OPEN CARRY A FIREARM IN TEXAS?

Yes, as of January 1, 2016, you can carry any handgun openly or concealed as long as you are licensed by Texas or a state with reciprocity. By law, the handgun must be carried in a "shoulder or belt holster." Long arms do not require a license.

■CAN I OPEN CARRY AT MY UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE?

No, while campus carry is legal as of August 1, 2016, it must remain concealed and you must have a handgun license. To get a license you must be at least 21 years of age.

■CAN EVERYONE OPEN CARRY?

No, a person convicted of certain crimes cannot carry a firearm, and minors under 18 years old cannot openly carry without a parent present. Generally if you can lawfully possess a firearm, you can open carry with a license. Federal laws must also be considered when discussing the legality of firearm ownership.

■I LIVE OUT OF STATE, CAN I OPEN CARRY IN TEXAS?

Yes. There are no residency restrictions to legal open carry as long as you possess a handgun license.

■CAN MY OPENLY CARRIED FIREARM BE LOADED?

Yes. The law makes no distinction between a loaded and an unloaded firearm. For safety purposes, we recommend every firearm be treated as if it were loaded.

■I ALREADY HAVE A CHL. WILL I NEED TO GET ANOTHER LICENSE TO OPEN CARRY?

No. Your concealed handgun license will "qualify" you to openly carry a handgun. The CHL will become just a handgun license.

■I HEARD THERE IS ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR OPEN CARRY. DO I NEED TO RETAKE THE CLASS?

No, the new training will be added to the CHL classes as mandated by the law for those required to take the class. No additional training required for current CHL holders.

■AM I REQUIRED TO USE A "RETENTION HOLSTER?"

No. While we recommend a retention holster to better ensure that your firearm remains secure while carried openly or concealed, there is no requirement to have any specific holster.

■DO I GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO OPEN CARRY IF I GET A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT?

No. This is incorrect information that has spread around, and has even been mistakenly taught by some concealed handgun license instructors. There is no basis for this in law. Carrying a concealed handgun does not negate your right to openly carry a long gun.

■CAN I OPEN CARRY ON PRIVATE PROPERTY?

Yes, provided the property does not display a 30.07 sign. The 30.07 sign will ban open carry, while the 30.06 sign will still apply to concealed carry. A business wanting to completely ban fi****ms is required to post both. However, if the owner requests removal of the weapon or asks you to leave the property, please respect his or her wishes. Failure to do so could result in the charge of Criminal Trespass and unlawful carry. Open Carry Texas respects private property rights and abides by business preferences by choosing to spend our money at gun friendly establishments. You can purchase "No guns=No money" cards in our store to hand to these anti-gun businesses to make them aware of lost revenue.

■DO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS KNOW THAT OPEN CARRY IS LEGAL?

Many do, but some don’t. Do not assume that someone who has been trained to enforce the law knows all of it. It is important to know and memorize the laws so that you can intelligently and articulately explain them to a law enforcement officer or curious individual.

■AM I REQUIRED TO SHOW ID IF I'M STOPPED FOR OPEN CARRYING?

No. You are not required to show an ID or a license to law enforcement unless you are suspected of committing a crime or volunteer to do so. It is important to ask the officer if you are suspected of committing a crime. He must have articulable circumstances that a crime was, is, or is about to be committed. Open carry is not solely a basis for demanding ID.

■CAN I OPEN CARRY IN A VEHICLE?

Yes. You no longer have to conceal your holstered firearm while in your vehicle provided you have a license. If you do NOT have a license, you WILL need to keep your handgun concealed.

■CAN I BE ARRESTED FOR OPEN CARRY?

You can be arrested for any reason or no reason in Texas. Unfortunately, there are some Texas law enforcement that believe in "you can beat the rap, but you won't beat the ride" justice. Open carry is not a basis for a non-consensual stop in Texas and cops that violate your rights can be held civilly liable.

■WHAT DO I NEED BEFORE I HEAD OUT THE DOOR?

We strongly recommend you purchase "gun insurance" (prepaid legal services) before you begin your OC journey. It only costs about $13 per month for peace of mind. We also recommend that you make sure you have a camera or a camera phone that can record video of any encounters with law enforcement, regardless of the type of encounter. Though negative encounters are becoming less common, this is for YOUR legal protection in court should you be unlawfully arrested or harassed.

■NOW THAT LICENSED OPEN CARRY IS LEGAL IN TEXAS, IS THERE A NEED FOR OPEN CARRY TEXAS?

Open Carry Texas is not a one-issue gun rights organization. As long as our rights are being infringed upon and groups exist to try and take them away, we are not going anywhere. Additionally, our ultimate goal is Constitutional Carry. We also want to greatly reduce the cost of the CHL, fix some of the minor, nonviolent offenses that cause you to lose or be ineligible to obtain a CHL, and continue to fight for greater preemption and protections of gun owners.

■WHAT IS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY?

Constitution Carry simply means that if you can LEGALLY posses a firearm, you should be able to legally carry that firearm without government permission. It does not mean that felons or violent criminals can carry fi****ms as defined by current law.

Stay informed and read up on Texas laws.

Regulatory Licensing Service Concealed Handgun Licensing, Texas Concealed Handgun License. Links to information concerning handgun licensing and certificates, statutes and related weapons laws in Texas

12/02/2015

https://www.facebook.com/JohnStossel/posts/10153083483141621

From gun control to climate change

10/23/2015

HEARING PROTECTION ACT: TAKING A STAND FOR SILENCE
So many of us have thought to ourselves, “Why are silencers still an NFA item?” SilencerCo® has not only wondered this, but along with partners such as the American Suppressor Association, we’ve taken steps to support the introduction of legislation to remove silencers from the list of NFA items.

On the morning of October 22, the Hearing Protection Act was introduced. This piece of legislation is aimed at removing silencers from the NFA and instead having their transfer go through a traditional ATF Form 4473 - the same way you would purchase a rifle. What does this mean for the general public? No $200 tax stamp. No excessive wait times. No fingerprint cards, passport photos, or Chief Law Enforcement Officer signature. No NFA trusts. A simple process, just like when purchasing most fi****ms through a dealer.

Citizens should not be taxed for trying to protect their hearing while exercising their Second Amendment rights. The Hearing Protection Act also includes a provision for all people who purchase a silencer between the time the bill is introduced until the day it passes - should someone purchase a silencer during that time, they will receive a $200 tax credit to cover the cost of any new silencer tax stamps they pay for.

SilencerCo and all supporters of the bill realize that this is a long-term effort and will not be something that happens overnight. Over the next few days, we will be releasing instructions about how citizens can easily contact their respective lawmakers and urge them to support the Hearing Protection Act. With the help of people like you, we will gain momentum and educate both the general public and lawmakers as to the true nature of silencers.

10/09/2015

http://silencerco.com/speq/?mc_cid=af7a16d28a&mc_eid=8c55d2bc41

10/06/2015

https://www.facebook.com/JulieBorowski/posts/760127484113795