Court Order Invalidating Regulations on Silencers and Certain Firearms Takes Effect
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A federal court ruling that invalidates regulations on sound suppressors and certain firearms took effect on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Justice failed to appeal within a seven-day deadline set by a Texas judge. This ruling allows the purchase of suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns without registration or additional background checks. While the decision benefits plaintiffs, including some out-of-state merchants, it is not a nationwide injunction. U.S. District Judge James Hendrix ruled that regulations from a 1930s law are unconstitutional, stating that the regulations should fall after Congress and President Trump eliminated a $200 tax for permits. Gun Owners of America reported members purchasing suppressors without registration, marking what they call a historic victory.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
