Texas judge rules that law regulating firearm suppressors and some guns can’t be enforced
Summary
A federal judge in Texas struck down a 1930s law that regulated firearm suppressors (silencers) and certain guns, saying the regulations are no longer valid after a federal tax on these items was removed. This ruling could allow people to buy and possess these firearms and suppressors without registration or some background checks.Key Facts
- The law struck down was part of the National Firearms Act from the 1930s, created to regulate dangerous guns and suppressors.
- Last year, President Donald Trump signed a bill that removed a $200 tax on firearm suppressors and some guns.
- The judge ruled that without the tax, the regulations requiring registration and additional checks could not be enforced.
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) enforces these rules but had no immediate comment.
- Gun rights groups welcomed the decision, saying it supports Americans' Second Amendment rights.
- Gun control advocates said the ruling removes important safety measures and makes public safety worse.
- About 6.4 million firearm suppressors were registered in the U.S. as of June, according to the ATF.
- The ruling may lead to further legal challenges and possible review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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