Court Halts Firearm Registration Rules | Texas News

A federal court just struck down key firearm regulations in 15 states, halting mandatory registration and background checks for silencers and short-barreled rifles—because Congress removed the taxes that originally funded those rules. The Justice Department missed its chance to block the ruling with an emergency appeal, sparking cheers from gun rights advocates and warnings from safety groups about increased access to dangerous weapons. With a 60-day window still open for a formal appeal, this legal shift could reshape gun laws—and the debate is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/067397c101a4217f