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Part of a key firearms law lapsed following a federal court decision. What happens now?

A federal judge's decision in Texas has major implications for the National Firearms Act. What does this mean for certain guns and other weapons?

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 6:37 PM ET

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