Published August 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM ET · Updated August 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Federal judge strikes down National Firearms Act regulations
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A federal judge has struck down National Firearms Act regulations, ruling that the tax rationale behind them no longer applies. The judge ruled that the act no longer applies to silencers.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 21 hr ago, when Washington Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Reason.