Ruling Allows Americans to Own Short Barreled Rifles and Shotguns Without Registration The US Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that effectively allows American citizens to own short barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers without undergoing registration requirements previously mandated by federal law.
This significant shift in firearm regulations will have far reaching implications for gun owners, the firearms industry, and public safety advocates.
Understanding the Ruling: Relaxing Firearm Regulations in the US The court's decision stems from a long standing debate over the constitutionality of certain provisions within the National Firearms Act (NFA), enacted in 1934 to regulate and tax specific types of firearms deemed more destructive than others.