Silencers Legal in Texas After Ruling | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

A Texas federal judge has struck down century-old firearm regulations, allowing unregistered purchase of silencers, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns without extra background checks — a win for gun rights advocates, though not nationwide. The ruling, which took effect after the Justice Department failed to appeal within seven days, applies to specific parties in the lawsuit, including out-of-state dealers. While supporters celebrate it as the end of federal registration for these items, public safety groups decry the move as dangerous. The government may still appeal, and enforcement…