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

A local news story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Local News · Virginia · October 9, 2026

From 13News Now Norfolk

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

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