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Federal NFA Paperwork Ended October 9, but GOA Says Pennsylvania’s Section 908 Still Leaves Suppressor and SBR Owners Facing Misdemeanor Charges and Wants AG Dave Sunday to Act
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ATF Director Robert Cekada ended federal registration and approval requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs effective October 9, 2026.
Gun Owners of America says Pennsylvania gun owners and dealers are in dangerous legal limbo because state law Title 18, Section 908 did not change alongside the federal rule.
GOA warns that Pennsylvanians who acquire these items without federal paperwork that no longer exists could face first-degree misdemeanor charges and a lifetime federal firearm ban if convicted.
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