Judge Deregulates Key Firearms | Oklahoma City News

A Texas federal judge just struck down key parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act, declaring that without the tax Congress eliminated in 2025, federal regulation of short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers is unconstitutional. The Justice Department chose not to block the ruling, meaning these weapons are now federally deregulated — a major shift after nearly a century of oversight. Gun control advocates warn of public safety risks, while Second Amendment supporters hail it as a victory. The DOJ is reviewing the decision and may appeal, but for now, the legal landscape has changed dramatically — and the battle over gun rights continues. 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/439cee82edc410bc