ATF’s nationwide retreat from NFA registration enforcement is restoring gun owners’ freedom, but state laws still preserve barriers. Here is the breakdown of 15 states targeted for reform, including Mississippi’s clarification that suppressor Form 4 is voluntary.
On October 9th, 2026 the Director of the ATF issued an open letter stating they were suspending enforcement of certain National Firearms Act transfer and construction requirements in accordance with the August 5th ruling in Silencer Shop Foundation v ATF. This action is beyond that which was stri...
FPC letters ask Alaska and 14 other states to stop enforcing laws that tie suppressors and SBRs to an enjoined federal NFA process. Read the original story: FPC Lawyers Ask Alaska and 14 Other States to Stop Enforcing Laws That Hinge Suppressors and SBRs on an Enjoined Federal NFA Process
September’s firearm-sales indicator slipped 2.3%, but NFA checks more than doubled. With ATF now backing away from federal registration and approval requirements for covered items, the suppressor market could be entering a new phase.
ATF’s nationwide NFA retreat is a major victory. Mark Smith argues wider ownership could strengthen the fight against future suppressor and SBR restrictions.
ATF's October 9 open letter makes NFA approval and registration voluntary nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. The market math: September's demand data, what actually moved on the P&L, and where the category goes next quarter.
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturer of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . The ATF released its long-awaited guidance letter regarding changes to the National Firearms Act today. It i...
ATF will no longer require NFA approval or registration for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Here's what changed, what still applies, and where state law can still trip you up.
Gun-rights litigation has forced a major retreat from the NFA registration scheme. ATF’s October 9 guidance extends non-enforcement nationwide for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs, while remaining federal requirements and state restrictions still apply.