Texas suppressor ruling takes effect, but relief is not nationwide
A Texas judge’s ruling against federal registration rules for suppressors and some short-barreled firearms now applies to covered parties, not all buyers.
A Texas judge’s ruling against federal registration rules for suppressors and some short-barreled firearms now applies to covered parties, not all buyers.
The ATF’s proposed rule would permit certain same-state firearm transfers through licensed dealers without an in-person buyer appearance, while retaining identity verification, background checks and recordkeeping requirements.
ATF’s proposed firearms rule would clarify straw purchases, gifts and family transactions, but it is not final. Comments are due by midnight Eastern on August 4.