Silencers and Short Barreled Rifles: A Texas Sized Loophole A federal court order in Texas has effectively gutted regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns, leaving many to wonder about its impact on public safety.
The ruling, which allows people to purchase silencers, short barreled rifles, and shotguns without registration or extra background checks, has sparked debate over the effectiveness of such regulations.
The National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 was enacted in response to rising mafia violence in the United States. It aimed to regulate firearms deemed particularly deadly, including machine guns and silencers.