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Limits on certain firearms, silencers lifted for some in Texas after judge’s order takes effect
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Alex Nguyen , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The restrictions in question were part of the National Firearms Act, enacted in 1934.
In Piney Point Village , Texas, and other parts of the state, certain federal restrictions on firearms and silencers have been lifted. This change affects some gun groups and government agencies. The lifting of restrictions follows a federal court order and the Trump administration's decision not to file an emergency appeal.
The restrictions in question were part of the National Firearms Act, enacted in 1934. For further details on the court order and its implications, readers can refer to the source. The source provides more information on the background and reactions to the lifting of these restrictions.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Piney Point Village , Texas, and other parts of the state, certain federal restrictions on firearms and silencers have been lifted. This change affects some gun groups and government agencies. The…
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