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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NFA Injunction Takes Effect, Now ATF Owes Gun Owners Answers
The seven-day stay of a federal injunction against major NFA registration provisions has expired. Plaintiffs are demanding that ATF explain who is protected, how dealers should proceed, and what happens if DOJ later appeals.
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
DOJ Says Law-Abiding Americans Can Carry Guns in Public Post Offices
The Justice Department says federal law permits law-abiding Americans to carry constitutionally protected firearms for self-defense inside post offices generally open to the public.
Suppressors Have Been Deregulated and Can Now Be Bought Over the Counter (With Some Key Exceptions)
In a massive win for gun owners, the Trump Administration has yet to appeal a district court ruling that deregulates suppressor purchases. But there are still plenty of questions around buying a suppressor The post Suppressors Have Been Deregulated and Can Now Be Bought Over the Counter (With Som...
A New Era for the NFA: GOA and Silencer Shop Execute First Unregistered Suppressor Transfers Since 1934
In a monumental shift for firearm regulations, Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Silencer Shop made history at 12:01 A.M. CT on August 13, 2026, by completing the first lawful suppressor transfers without federal registration under the National Firearms Act (NFA) since the law was enacted in 1934. ...
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.
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.