Category Archives: Federal Court

ATF NFA Registration Changes and What They Mean for Virginia Gun Owners and Dealers

ATF’s October 9 open letter announces nationwide non-enforcement of NFA approval and registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and “any other weapons” (AOWs). While this offers immediate relief from paperwork and approval delays and is a … Continue reading →

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Why I Still Recommend a Form 4 for Most Suppressor Buyers – For Now

The 4473-only option is faster, but an approved Form 4 provides important flexibility for trusts, shared possession, travel, repairs, later transfers, and estate planning. The recent permanent injunction in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF is an important victory. For qualifying … Continue reading →

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Understanding the August 5th ruling in the Silencer Shop Foundation v. BATFE case

Federal Court Rules Key NFA Registration Requirements Unconstitutional—What the Decision Actually Changes Last updated August 5, 2026. Executive Summary On August 5, 2026, a federal district court in Texas held that major portions of the National Firearms Act’s registration and … Continue reading →

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New Jersey’s Gun Ban Falls—and Virginia’s New Jersey-Style Law Is Enjoined Statewide

On July 17, 2026, the en banc United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit struck down New Jersey’s ban on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and its restrictions on magazines holding more than ten rounds. Four days later, on … Continue reading →

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District Court grants summary judgment in case challenging ATF arm-brace rulemaking

Today the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted summary judgement in favor of the plaintiffs (gun owners) in the case of Mock v. Garland. As you may remember, this was a suit challenging the ATF … Continue reading →

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