October 9, 2026

Justice Department Stops Enforcing Key Provisions of National Firearms Act

The Justice Department announced it will no longer enforce provisions of the National Firearms Act regarding short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and suppressors.
This decision follows a Texas court ruling that declared large parts of the law unconstitutional, which the Justice Department chose not to appeal.
The new guidelines allow individuals to manufacture and transfer these firearms without regulatory approval, but state laws may still apply.
The ruling was influenced by a lawsuit from multiple states and gun rights groups, which argued against the law's restrictions.

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