NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
Federal court order strikes down regulations on firearm suppressors and specific guns
A federal court order invalidating previous regulations on firearm suppressors and certain types of guns took effect on Thursday. The change occurred after the U.S. Justice Department declined to appeal the ruling within the seven-day deadline established by the judge.
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The ruling removes federal regulatory requirements for firearm s and specific firearms, directly changing the legal compliance obligations for gun owners and manufacturers.
Key Facts
- A federal court order striking down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns became effective on Thursday.
- The U.S. Justice Department did not file an appeal against the ruling.
- The court had provided a seven-day deadline for the Justice Department to appeal the decision.
- The ruling originated from a federal judge in Texas.
Who's Mentioned
organizationU.S. Justice Department“The federal agency that declined to appeal the court order.”personEmma Brown“Executive director at Giffords”organizationGun Owners of America“Gun-rights advocacy group”personJames Hendrix“U.S. District Judge in Lubbock, Texas”organizationBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives“Federal agency that enforces firearm laws”locationTexas“The location of the federal court that issued the order.”organizationGiffords“Gun violence prevention group”personErich Pratt“Senior vice president of Gun Owners of America”personAdam Skaggs“Chief counsel at Giffords”otherNational Firearms Act“1934 law regulating specific firearms”personDonald Trump“Former President who eliminated a $200 permit tax”