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

A local news story from Florida, reported by WTSP Tampa Bay.

Local News · Florida · October 9, 2026

From WTSP Tampa Bay

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 WTSP Tampa Bay, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at WTSP Tampa Bay →

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