The August NFA check surge proves demand for suppressors is real. The margin, though, is no longer in the paperwork fee or the can itself - it is in the bundle, the service, and an intake process that knows which customer is on which legal path.
Connecticut's convertible-pistol ban takes effect October 1 with felony penalties and two federal challenges pending. Virginia's attorney general has switched on civil enforcement, and the appeals courts now disagree about whether buying a gun is protected conduct.
The New Republic says an August NFA ruling could put “gangster weapons” on the streets. The actual court order is narrower: it blocks enforcement of specified NFA provisions against the plaintiffs and other covered parties. The post NFA Ruling Sparks ‘Gangster Guns’ Backlash appeared firs...
The administration won't appeal the Texas NFA ruling, but the injunction covers members and customers of the plaintiffs, not the general public — 4473, NICS and Section 922(b)(4) all still apply. Plus Virginia's new FAIR enforcement unit, the FBI's NICS Monitoring confirmation, and the state-level split on registration.
President Trump has directed the Justice Department not to appeal the Texas ruling blocking key NFA restrictions on suppressors and short-barreled firearms. The post Trump Tells DOJ: Don’t Appeal the Silencer NFA Ruling appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Four FFLs reportedly passed ATF inspections after 4473-only suppressor transfers, August gun sales rose for a seventh straight month, and the Third Circuit revived NSSF's challenge to New Jersey's gun industry liability law.
Georgia lawmakers are asking Attorney General Chris Carr to clarify state law after the federal NFA ruling created uncertainty over suppressors and other formerly registered NFA firearms. The post Georgia Congressman Asks State AG For Suppressor Clarity After Recent NFA Ruling appeared first on T...
A federal court victory over NFA registration has created an unexpected problem for Pennsylvania gun owners. Rep. Rob Kauffman wants to fix the state-law Catch-22 before lawful owners get caught in it. The post After NFA Ruling, Pennsylvania Legislation Would Ensure Suppressors Remain Legal appea...
Colorado and Maine waiting-period cases advance, Virginia's assault-weapons challenge is paused while SCOTUS weighs a similar case, and ATF's direct-to-home shipping rule closes its comment window. This week's digest for FFL dealers.
A Texas federal judge struck down NFA registration for suppressors and short-barreled rifles in 15 states, and DOJ declined to appeal. Here's what FFL dealers need to know about the sales boom, pending guidance, and compliance risk.