Justice Department won’t enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
Following a federal court decision, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will cease enforcing federal registration requirements for firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and related weapons. This significant policy shift expands accessibility for citizens seeking to purchase these regulated firearms components without mandatory federal registration procedures, potentially affecting thousands of prospective buyers nationwide.
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Justice Department won’t enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling
The Justice Department moved Friday to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles and certain other guns without registering them with the federal government following a court ruling that …
