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Century-Old Gun Law in Legal Limbo | Charleston News
A century-old gun law, the National Firearms Act of 1934, is in legal jeopardy after a federal judge ruled key parts unconstitutional — and the government missed its first appeal deadline. With the DOJ silent and Republican lawmakers urging no further appeal, gun control advocates panic while Second Amendment groups celebrate. The judge’s injunction blocks enforcement against challengers, and his reasoning hinges on a newer law that eliminated the tax tied to these restrictions. Though the government still has up to 60 days to formally appeal, pressure is mounting for the administration to…
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