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Ruling allows Americans to own short-barreled rifles, shotguns, silencers without registration

First publishedAug 13, 20:43 UTC

Last updatedAug 14, 18:13 UTC · 5m ago

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Some Americans can now own short-barreled rifles, shotguns and silencers without registering them with the federal government after the Trump administration declined to pause a Texas judge's ruling that deregulated the weapons. CBS News' legal contributor Jessica Levinson offers her analysis.

Reported by 5 outlets — CBS News, Texas Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Fox News Latest, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?: Some Americans can now own short-barreled rifles, shotguns and silencers without registering them with the federal government after the Trump administration declined to pause a Texas judge's ruling that deregulated the weapons. CBS News' legal contributor Jessica Levinson offers her analysis.
How widely is it covered?: 5 outlets, average source rating 6.6/10.
When was it last updated?: 5m ago.

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Longstanding limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
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Texas TribuneAug 13, 23:36
Chicago Sun-TimesAug 14, 11:00
Seattle TimesAug 13, 20:43
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Ruling allows Americans to own short-barreled rifles, shotguns, silencers without registration
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CBS NewsAug 14, 01:10
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Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old restrictions: 'Monumental'
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Fox News LatestAug 13, 23:55

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