The Unraveling of a Century Old Framework: What's at Stake in the Deregulation of Silencers and Shotguns?
A recent ruling by US District Judge James Wesley Hendrix in Texas has effectively nullified a century old regulatory scheme governing silencers, shotguns, and certain rifles.
The National Firearms Act (NFA), enacted nearly 90 years ago, required individuals to register these firearms with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).