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3D-Printed Guns: Regulators Already Behind
A Florida gun hobbyist walked a reporter through building two functional firearms in one afternoon using a 3D printer and parts ordered online. The Supreme Court shut down the kit-gun market in 2025, but printed builds remain largely legal—and the community is growing faster than regulators can adapt.
Steve Duskett•May 18, 2026
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3D-Printed Guns: Regulators Already Behind
A Florida gun hobbyist walked a reporter through building two functional firearms in one afternoon using a 3D printer and parts ordered online. The Supreme Court shut down the kit-gun market in 2025, but printed builds remain largely legal—and the community is growing faster than regulators can adapt.
3 minSteve DuskettMay 18
Intel
Court Takes Up Marijuana Gun Ban
The Supreme Court will decide whether the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users survives constitutional scrutiny under the Bruen historical tradition test. The NRA and FPC filed an amicus brief arguing the Founders regulated intoxicated conduct—not sober status. A ruling could restore gun rights to millions of legal cannabis users.
3 minSteve DuskettMay 17
9th Circuit: Domestic Abusers Banned Permanently
2 minMay 16
ATF Registry Rule: Comment Now
2 minMay 14
GOA Pushes ATF on 34 New Rules
2 minMay 13
Trump DOJ: Ally With Asterisks
3 minMay 12
ACLU Joins Second Amendment Fight
3 minMay 12
SCOTUS Gun Cases Coming Soon
2 minMay 11
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Idaho Suppressor Laws: The Complete Legal Guide
Idaho suppressor laws and the federal NFA process. State-level permissiveness, ATF Form 4 requirements, trust vs. individual registration, and common mistakes.
Idaho NFA Items and Regulations: The Complete Guide
Idaho's NFA regulations for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, machine guns, and other Title II weapons. Federal requirements, state-level permissiveness, and pending 2026 legislation.
Idaho Magazine Capacity Laws: No Limits, No Local Bans
Idaho has zero magazine capacity restrictions at any level of government. State preemption law prevents cities and counties from creating local limits.
Idaho Firearm Purchase Laws (2026): Background Checks, Private Sales, and What You Actually Need to Know
Idaho firearm purchase laws for dealer and private sales. Federal background check requirements, private party transfers, and the rules that change based on how you buy.
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