Coverage dated October 9, 2026 to October 10, 2026

ATF Rolls Back Restrictions On Silencers, Short-Barreled Shotguns And Rifles

Headline from Cowboy State Daily

The ATF said Friday it won't enforce the National Firearms Act on suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, though background checks still apply. "It’s one of the biggest victories against federal gun control in American history," said a gun advocate.

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5 articles, oldest first.

  1. BizPac Review

    ATF reveals how suppressors will be handled after major court ruling (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) released new guidelines Friday on items no longer covered under the National Firearms Act (NFA), noting that state […]

  2. The Daily Caller

    ATF’s New Suppressor Rules Are In. Here’s What They Say (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    ‘ATF and the Department of Justice have very limited authority as it relates to changing, making or repealing federal laws’

  3. Cowboy State Daily

    ATF Rolls Back Restrictions On Silencers, Short-Barreled Shotguns And Rifles (opens Cowboy State Daily)

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    Cowboy State Daily's feed description

    The ATF said Friday it won't enforce the National Firearms Act on suppressors and short-barreled rifles and shotguns, though background checks still apply. "It’s one of the biggest victories against federal gun control in American history," said a gun advocate.

  4. Not The Bee

    ATF confirms it will no longer require approval for suppressors or short-barreled rifles and shotguns 🇺🇸 (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    Perhaps the biggest Second Amendment win in our lifetimes, my fellow Americans.

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