Adam Borisenko welcomes ATF's non-enforcement policy
Adam BorisenkoRECOIL writer
Borisenko welcomes ATF's guidance while noting that other firearms restrictions remain and a future administration could change the policy.
“from what we’ve gleaned from the new guidance, this is all excellent news.”
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Where this statement fits
Was ATF right to stop enforcing registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled guns?
ATF announced on October 9, 2026 that it would stop enforcing specified National Firearms Act registration and approval requirements for silencers, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and certain other weapons. The agency says the change avoids unequal treatment under a court injunction covering particular plaintiffs and their members or customers. The NRA and Second Amendment Foundation welcome it. Everytown for Gun Safety condemns the decision as a threat to community safety. The question is whether ATF was justified in extending non-enforcement nationwide, beyond the people covered by the court order.
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Borisenko welcomes the guidance while recognizing continuing restrictions and possible reversal. His wider legal characterizations are attributed opinions.
Before the quotation
Borisenko discusses the limits of the injunction, the nationwide guidance and continuing state, local and Gun Control Act requirements.
After the quotation
He says the policy could be reversed and urges readers to support efforts to make the changes permanent.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
The reference is ATF's nationwide non-enforcement. Borisenko's positive evaluation remains clear despite his warning about its limits.
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