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Alaska Helped Win the NFA Registration Ruling. Now Its Acting Attorney General Says the State’s Own Suppressor and SBR Felony Statute Needs a Legislative Fix
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Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills seeks legislative action to resolve a conflict in state law regarding the enforcement of the National Firearms Act (NFA).
A recent federal ruling invalidated certain federal registration requirements, creating uncertainty for Alaska residents regarding suppressors and short-barreled firearms.
Currently, Alaska’s law provides a defense based on federal registration, but with the registration no longer required, individuals risk felony charges without a clear legal pathway.
Mills emphasizes that the state Legislature must address this…
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