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NOVEMBER ADC NEWSLETTER
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I hope everyone is doing well, it's been a while since my last newsletter due to my travel schedule, which has had me cris-crossing the country for my new employer. It has been an adventure! Last week I had the chance to visit one of our distribution centers for Nammo's "Capstone Precision" brands - Berger, Lapua, SK Ammo, and Vihta Vuori powder. I felt like the proverbial "kid in a candy store."
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In the meantime, the world keeps turning. In this newsletter I'm going to hit of a few of the news stories you should keep an eye on, some tech tips, and as we are headed for the holidays, some gift ideas for shooters and Black Friday deals to look out for.
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SECOND AMENDMENT NEWS
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As the Trump administration ramps up pro-2A efforts, federal courts and Congress are busy testing the boundaries of gun rights post-Bruen and Rahimi.
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- Pro-Gun Wins: The House Judiciary Committee advanced H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, in March 2025, establishing nationwide reciprocity for concealed carry permits (or constitutional carry states). Endorsed by NRA, NSSF, and GOA, it treats permits like driver's licenses—valid across states while respecting local laws. Companion Senate bill S.65 is gaining cosponsors like Sens. Cornyn (R-TX) and Tillis (R-NC). President Trump's February EO also mandates reviews to roll back Biden-era restrictions, including NFA wait times.
- Anti-Gun Moves: California Gov. Newsom signed four new restrictions in October, including expanded semi-auto bans and handgun limits—his 30th+ such law. Nationally, over a dozen states (e.g., MI, NJ) passed safety measures like CVI funding ($47M+ total), but no major federal anti-gun bills advanced amid GOP control. H.Res.339 commends Trump's 2A protections.
- NFA Relief: Congress axed the $200 tax stamp for suppressors and short-barreled shotguns effective Jan. 1, 2026—registration still required. Florida's 2025-26 budget adds a 2A sales tax holiday (Sept-Dec).
- High Court Hot Buttons: In October, SCOTUS took Wolford v. Lopez, challenging Hawaii's ban on concealed carry on private property (e.g., malls, restaurants) without owner consent—oral arguments pending 2025-26 term. Also added: a case on federal bans for drug users. Declined cert on two assault weapons bans but left door open—seven more challenges brewing.
- Circuit Splits: Third Circuit's Lara v. Paris (Jan. 2025) struck PA's under-21 concealed carry ban, affirming 18-20-year-olds as "the people" under 2A—key precedent for Young v. Ott. Fourth Circuit hears LaFave v. Fairfax (May 2025) on park carry bans. DOJ sued LA County Sheriff's Dept. in September for delaying CCW permits—first affirmative 2A suit by feds.
- NFA Challenges: NRA/FPC sued over NFA's suppressor/SBR regs, arguing no historical analog post-Bruen; judge denied DOJ stay in October. GOA eyes full repeal via budget riders.
- Form 1/Form 4 Overhaul: ATF's August 2025 rule simplifies Form 1 (e.g., accepts ID photos, drops CLEO notice, digital signatures) to curb "accidental registries." Form 4 updates reflect zeroed-out tax stamps; eForms now standard, slashing waits to 2-5 days in some cases (per Reddit trackers). Brief Oct. shutdown paused Form 3s, but NFA examiners recalled—minimal delays expected.
- Broader Reforms: Repealed "enhanced enforcement" policy (May 2025) eases FFL revocations; new rulings allow more imports.
Overall, pro-2A forces hold the edge federally, but state battles rage on. Watch SCOTUS for fireworks—could redefine "sensitive places" and drug-user bans. Stay tuned for December's NFA tax repeal impact.
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GLOCK DRAMA
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR THE SHOOTER
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October 21, Glock dropped a bombshell that's got the firearms community buzzing like a full-auto mag dump: they're sunsetting a whopping 34+ models—mostly Gen 3, Gen 4, and select Gen 5 variants—effective November 30, 2025, and ushering in the all-new "V Series" to hit shelves in December. Think of it as Glock hitting the factory reset button after four decades of market dominance. The slimline models (G43, G43X, G48) get a pass, staying in production untouched.
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Officially, Glock's playing it coy: "streamlining our processes" to deliver "the highest-quality and most relevant solutions." But read between the lines—this smells like a preemptive strike against the "Glock switch," especially given recent moves like Gavin Newsom's complete ban on Glocks in California.
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The new V models pack design tweaks (rumored cruciform trigger mods and internal baffles) to prevent easy conversions to full-auto. This can help them dodge lawsuits from states like California and New York that have Glock in their crosshairs for allegedly enabling street crime. The new models will not feature MOS optics-ready slides. In addition, Glock seems to be ditching .40 S&W and .357 SIG entirely, laser-focusing on 9mm supremacy—smart, given the market's return to the practical and effective 9mm.
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The aftermarket apocalypse is coming. Your tricked-out G19 Gen 5 slide? Orphaned. Holsters for the outgoing G17? Might fit... or might not. With rumors starting from a leaky Instagram post by GlockStore, the panic-buying frenzy has already inflated prices on "discontinued" stock—hello, holiday gouging. If you're stocking up, do it now. There is a reason why I like Smith and Wesson M&P pistols...
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Advertisers are already teasing Black Friday and Holiday sales. Technically, firearms can be purchased to be given as gifts, and even ATF admits this doesn't constitute a "straw sale," but be cautious with giving firearms as gifts. If you are planning gift-giving for the shooting enthusiast, ammo, optics, range supplies like powered hearing protection and high-quality shooting glasses are always good choices. Range bags are a popular gift, range bag goodies like Shoot-N-See self-adhesive targets are great additions. Trauma kit supplies aren't fun, but when equipping the young shooter, it gets them started on important skills early in the game. High quality tourniquets (stick with the North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet - beware of counterfeits on Amazon) are a good choice. Chest seals, hemostatic agents (I prefer Celox Z-fold sponge over Quick Clot) are widely available. If you are buying for a young person with a firearms interest, consider parts - a barrel for a birthday, a trigger group for Christmas... it solves your "what do I buy?" dilemma for a few years. When they are of-age they can purchase their lower receiver and have everything they need to assemble a quality AR.
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I would always advocate training as a gift. Training is an experience. It makes memories and teaches good habits - it is the gift that keeps giving.
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ARMORY
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THE ARMORY page is still live, Grip modules, carbon scrapers, ADC T-shirts and patches, handguards and more are available there.
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I sold out of most upper receiver groups before leaving Idaho, but I have plenty of handguards, gas blocks, and Rook flash hiders available.
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2025...
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...is winding down. It has been a whirlwind year for me and for ADC West. I am glad I had great attendance at the Idaho classes I was able to put on, and I'm a little sad I didn't get to finish off the year with Scoped Rifle, but the job and location change has been very positive. On the bright side, the warm Arizona weather means the possibility of winter classes without bundling up in heavy clothing. For those of you in colder climates, it might give you a little break from the snow and cold. As soon as I can get some relationships established with local ranges, I will schedule more classes and get them posted here. As always, I want to express my appreciation for your continued support and being part of the ADC family. Stay Dangerous!
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