Federal judge says NFA is unconstitutional, suppressor transferred without NFA approval documents. Let Freedom shhhhhh

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Oh this could get interesting.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the federal government can no longer require the registration of suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and certain other firearms whose $200 transfer tax was eliminated under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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When congress passed the 1BBB with the class 3 tax cuts, this is what they intended. They stopped short of eliminating the registry portion because they needed Democrat support to pass the bill. This was their intent all along, and piece by piece it's getting done. This piece is small, but important nonetheless. The real tell will come in a week or less which is how long the DOJ has to respond. Right now, the decision is stayed pending DOJ response - either appeal the decision or accept it. We'll see. It will eventually wind up in front of SCOTUS unless congress changes the law.
 
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Saltwater60 said:
Oh this could get interesting.

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Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs

On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor ruled that the federal government can no longer require the registration of suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and certain other firearms whose $200 transfer tax was eliminated under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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Was inevitable once they dropped the tax to $0.
 
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Wanna see magic"?

Watch.

Silencers will never be an otc item. Does not have to be a weapon to be regulated...cars, elevators, aircraft, septic systems etc etc.

An item of assassination................will never be allowed.
 
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Zerex said:
Wanna see magic"?

Watch.

Silencers will never be an otc item. Does not have to be a weapon to be regulated...cars, elevators, aircraft, septic systems etc etc.

An item of assassination................will never be allowed.
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So now Hollywood is reality?
 
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Now we just need lawmakers to get off their ass and make this permanent.
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It's a court ruling not a law with a sunset. The only thing that could make it more permanent would be if the DOJ had appealed it and SCOTUS ruled.

The catch here is that some states that don't prohibit these items require them to be federally registered in state law.

So that makes a very interesting gray zone.
 
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Zerex said:
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NFA Ruling FAQ: How Suppressor Purchases Work Now | Silencer Shop Help Center

Complete FAQ on the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF ruling (effective Aug 13, 2026) — what changed, who's covered, and how purchases work in free states vs. NFA states.
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From the source.............not nationwide at all.
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Nationwide for the federal requirement, but only applicable to suppressors sold by silencer shop, or purchased by members of a plaintiff organization like the GOA.

Does not affect state requirements, so still no-go in NY for instance.
 
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So if I understand this correctly, 'The Silencer Shop' stands to make a ton of money off this ruling. They are the sole benefactor of this ruling?!?!?!?
Robin
 
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spat said:
It's a court ruling not a law with a sunset. The only thing that could make it more permanent would be if the DOJ had appealed it and SCOTUS ruled.

The catch here is that some states that don't prohibit these items require them to be federally registered in state law.

So that makes a very interesting gray zone.
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And the really fun part is the states that are Brady states don't require the 4473 check: Your valid CDW permit is all you need! Imagine, walking out the door with your new suppressor simply by flashing your permit and paying the man.


(Note to self: Take a spin to Bud's this weekend to see what's left on the suppressor shelf)
 
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Robin said:
So if I understand this correctly, 'The Silencer Shop' stands to make a ton of money off this ruling. They are the sole benefactor of this ruling?!?!?!?
Robin
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PSA also. There are also a couple named manufacturers, you should theoretically be able to buy from any dealer.
 
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This will take a long time to shake out. However, there is a case in Missouri that is related and likely will blow this ruling wide open. Sorry, I can't remember the name of that case at the moment. Brown perhaps ? Don't know. Having a senior moment.

Anyways, this ruling has so many unforseen intricacies that getting them all sorted will take quite a while. But it's a fantastic start !
 
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thughes said:
And the really fun part is the states that are Brady states don't require the 4473 check: Your valid CDW permit is all you need! Imagine, walking out the door with your new suppressor simply by flashing your permit and paying the man.


(Note to self: Take a spin to Bud's this weekend to see what's left on the suppressor shelf)
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I very well might be doing that soon myself (the CCW and go plan, no buds nearby)
 
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Robin said:
So if I understand this correctly, 'The Silencer Shop' stands to make a ton of money off this ruling. They are the sole benefactor of this ruling?!?!?!?
Robin
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Well, they paid for the fight, so they deserve some compensation.

Any other manufacturers were free to sign on if they'd wanted.

It also applies to GOA members, who can buy any brand unencumbered.

AFAIK that is not limited to existing GOA members, so anyone who wants to can sign up tomorrow and buy any brand they want without the bullshit.
 
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