The Silencer Shop Ruling Explained: Why the NFA Isn’t Dead and Why the DOJ Just Blew It
The Silencer Shop ruling didn't kill the NFA. Here's who's covered, why most buyers still need a Form 4, and why the DOJ's refusal to appeal was a mistake.
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No Form 4, No Wait: Historic Suppressor Transfers Begin in Texas
Brandon Herrera and Texas Rep. Wes Virdell took possession of suppressors without Form 4s, fingerprints, NFA registration, or advance ATF approval after a historic federal injunction took effect.
27 States Walk Out Same Day, 15 Still File the Form 4: The Full State List After the Midnight Suppressor Injunction
The midnight deadline passed in Leander, Texas. Here is the full list of the 27 states that can skip the Form 4 and the 15 that cannot. Read the original story: 27 States Walk Out Same Day, 15 Still File the Form 4: The Full State List After the Midnight Suppressor Injunction
Ohio’s Unfinished Suppressor Reform Leaves a State-Law Trap for Gun Owners
A federal court has cleared covered suppressor transfers without NFA registration in 27 states. Ohio gun owners remain stuck because lawmakers left SB 214 sitting in committee.
New Zealand Arms Bill Passes Third Reading
The bill says most of the replacement law is intended to commence on September 23, 2026, with the complete package phased in by February 23, 2028. Those dates explain why different provisions may change at different times. They do not eliminate Royal Assent or the need for supporting regulations ...
Fees, State-Approved Coursework, Then Permission to Buy: NRA Joins the Legal Fight Over Colorado’s Permit-to-Purchase Law for Semiautomatic Firearms
The NRA has joined the legal fight over Colorado's permit-to-purchase requirement for semiautomatic firearms. Here is what it means. Read the original story: Fees, State-Approved Coursework, Then Permission to Buy: NRA Joins the Legal Fight Over Colorado’s Permit-to-Purchase Law for Semiaut...
Midnight Deadline: GOA Tells the Attorney General That Silencer Shop Will Hand Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell Suppressors With No Form 4 and No Registry Entry
GOA notified DOJ and ATF that Silencer Shop will transfer suppressors to Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell without a Form 4. Read the original story: Midnight Deadline: GOA Tells the Attorney General That Silencer Shop Will Hand Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell Suppressors With No Form 4 and No Regi...
Silencer Shop Puts ATF on Notice: No-Form-4 Suppressor Transfers Set for Midnight
Silencer Shop has notified DOJ and ATF that it plans to transfer suppressors to Brandon Herrera and Wes Virdell without Form 4s, advance ATF approval, or NFA registration when a federal injunction takes effect.
GOA, Silencer Shop, and Two Republican Candidates Turn Up the Heat on DOJ Over NFA Registry
Congress Presses ATF to Broaden NFA Relief While DOJ Debates Appeal
With a seven-day stay about to expire, 47 Republican lawmakers are urging DOJ to stop defending the NFA’s zero-tax registration scheme and direct ATF to apply Judge Hendrix’s ruling nationwide.