DOJ Won’t Appeal Gun Ruling: What It Means for Gun Owners

A major legal battle over federal gun regulations could have significant implications for gun owners—and potentially change the costs and requirements associated with certain firearms and suppressors. The Department of Justice has allowed a court ruling involving National Firearms Act registration requirements for short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and suppressors to remain in place for now. The ruling comes after changes to the federal tax treatment of certain NFA items. Second Amendment Foundation Senior Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack joins The States to explain what the DOJ's decision could mean for gun owners, federal regulation and the costs associated with compliance. The discussion also covers a new DOJ interpretation concerning firearms in post offices, a First Amendment case involving 3D-printed firearm files, and Colorado's new permitting requirements for semi-automatic rifles. In this report: • DOJ and ATF gun regulations • National Firearms Act registration requirements • Suppressor and short-barreled rifle rules • Federal taxes and regulatory costs • Second Amendment litigation • Firearms in post offices • 3D-printed firearm files and the First Amendment • Colorado firearm permitting requirements Subscribe for more coverage of how federal and state policies affect taxpayers, consumers, businesses and the American economy.