Ruling allows Americans to own short-barreled rifles, shotguns, silencers without registration
Summary
A Texas judge ruled that some Americans do not need to register short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers with the federal government. The Trump administration chose not to stop this ruling, so it is now in effect.Key Facts
- The ruling allows ownership of certain firearms and silencers without federal registration.
- The types of weapons affected are short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers.
- Registration is usually required by federal law for these items.
- This change comes after a Texas judge’s decision.
- The Trump administration did not ask to pause or block the judge’s ruling.
- The ruling affects how federal gun laws are enforced for these weapons.
- CBS News legal expert Jessica Levinson has provided analysis on the ruling.
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