The Department of Justice has informed congress it will not be appealing a lower court decision that struck down federal regulations on firearms suppressors. The ruling only applies to the states in the jurisdiction of the court.
DOJ Says It Told Congress It Will Not Appeal Texas Ruling That Struck Down NFA Registration for Suppressors, SBRs and Short-Barreled Shotguns– www.usacarry.com
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- The DOJ will not appeal the ruling that struck down the NFA registration requirements for suppressors and short-barreled firearms.
- Multiple organizations claim the victory, each attributing the win to their specific lawsuits against the NFA.
- The ruling does not provide nationwide repeal and only protects certain plaintiffs and customers.
- The DOJ and ATF still need to issue guidance on transfer paperwork for suppressors and SBRs.
- Gun owners should remain cautious and consult legal advice regarding transactions until further clarification is available.
WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Justice says it has informed Congress that it will not appeal the federal district court ruling that struck down the National Firearms Act’s registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns. The statement came in a DOJ motion in Texas federal court asking for more time to respond to the plaintiff states’ motion for clarification, which is a request that the judge spell out exactly what the ruling requires of the government and the states.
The Firearms Policy Coalition posted the filing, calling the ruling “our win against the NFA.” The same DOJ motion, according to FPC, says ATF “is currently working to finalize public guidance regarding the NFA.” That second line matters as much as the first, and I will come back to it.
