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Trump Administration and ATF Move to Deregulate Short-Barreled Firearms

Original: WTH. The Trump Admin and ATF are ending the prohibition of sawed off shotguns, short riffles, and deregulating silencers

The Trump administration and the ATF are reportedly moving to end restrictions on sawed-off shotguns, short-barreled rifles, and to deregulate silencers. The reported change has drawn sharp reactions online, with critics questioning the public safety implications. The news comes amid related activity at state level, including Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson urging state lawmakers to clarify firearm laws.

Why now: A major federal loosening of gun regulations is an abrupt and controversial policy shift driving debate.

Donald TrumpATFAndy WilsonOhio

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• WTH. The Trump Admin and ATF are ending the prohibition of sawed off shotguns, short riffles, and deregulating silencers. WTF could possibly go wrong? # USPol Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson urging Ohio lawmakers to clarify firearm laws - WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio https://www.… · paul@oldfriends.live · 5

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