NFA Ruling Lapses Silencer Rules: What FFL Dealers Must Know

A Texas federal judge invalidated key NFA registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns after the DOJ declined to appeal. Here's what the resulting patchwork means for FFL dealers — and how to prepare for both the risk and the opportunity.

By Claire Eason •

No More Form 4? Who Can Now Buy Suppressors Without ATF Registration

The midnight expiration of a judicial stay on August 13, 2026, marked a historic turning point for Second Amendment rights. Following the landmark federal ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, gun owners across the country are asking critical questions: Who actually qualifies to buy a suppre...

By Brandon Curtis •
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