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.
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Seattle-area World Cup safety operation led to 17 arrests and seizure of 12 firearms
Federal, state and local agencies say Operation Red Card arrested 17 violent repeat offenders, returned two fugitives to other states and seized 12 firearms during a May-to-July enforcement effort.
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Seven arrested after Catahoula Parish investigation involving Jonesville police
A citizen report about information concerning a potential shooting led to a joint investigation involving Jonesville police, the parish sheriff’s office and Louisiana State Police Intelligence.
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ATF straw-purchase proposal faces August 4 comment deadline
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.
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Minnesota’s New Domestic-Violence Laws Take Effect Aug. 1
Minnesota laws taking effect August 1, 2026, expand the warrantless-arrest window for qualifying nonfelony domestic abuse, require written police reports, revise detention procedures and standardize court-ordered firearm transfers.