National Firearms Act injunction

SAN ANGELO, Texas — A federal court in Texas partially granted a firearm foundation’s motion for summary judgment challenging the National Firearms Act. The challenge comes after Congress eliminated taxes on transferring and making short-barreled shotguns, short-barreled rifles, silencers and another covered group of miscellaneous firearms. The court concludes that plaintiffs are entitled to a permanent injunction against the challenged provisions, but not declaratory relief.Read the ruling here.Subscribe to our free newslettersOur weekly newsletter Closing Arguments offers the latest about ongoing trials, major litigation and rulings in courthouses around the U.S. and the world, while the monthly Under the Lights dishes the legal dirt from Hollywood, sports, Big Tech and the arts.Additional Reads