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MARTINEZ, CA — The dispute began with a federal lawsuit filed June 17. SAF challenged policies enforced by Sheriff David Livingston, arguing that county permit holders faced equipment restrictions inconsistent with the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. Its original announcement invoked the Supreme Court decisions in Heller and Bruen. SAF joined residents Andrew Moore and James Treuel in the litigation. Its case page identifies the Northern District of California proceeding as docket 4:26-cv-05996 and lists attorneys Kostas Moros and John W. Dillon. That page still displayed an active status when reviewed, so the new announcement should not be treated as proof…

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WASHINGTON, DC — ATF’s October 9 open letter identifies the underlying case as Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, No. 6:25-cv-056, in the Northern District of Texas. According to the letter, an August 5 decision enjoined specified NFA provisions effective August 12. The court’s reasoning concerned Congress reducing making and transfer taxes to zero for the covered categories. The injunction covered the plaintiffs and other people specified in the order. ATF says the department subsequently chose to apply its nonenforcement position more broadly for uniform treatment. That administrative choice is distinct from the scope of the judicial injunction. ATF Director Rob…

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Editor’s Note: The author is associated with Safariland through the company’s Cadre program. His “behind the scenes” look at the company is based on his experiences and opinions.As a Safariland Cadre member and Safariland Cadre Dispatch writer, I was given a unique opportunity to get a tour of the Safariland factories in Jacksonville, Florida. One factory is specific to holsters, and one is for body armor. These are two different facilities that support the company’s one core value — Together, We Save Lives. The author was recently allowed to tour the Safariland factories in Jacksonville, Florida. Shown is the entrance…