Justice Department won't enforce registration rules on silencers and certain guns after court ruling

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by WCNC Charlotte.

Local News · North Carolina · October 9, 2026

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The Justice Department has moved to allow more people to purchase firearm suppressors — known as silencers — short-barreled rifles and other certain guns.

Reported by WCNC Charlotte, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at WCNC Charlotte →

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