ATF ends suppressor and short-barreled rifle registration requirements

Importantly this change as well as the court ruling that lead to it are not based on a Second Amendment claim.

This was a taxing authority case.

However, as more of these items are purchased and kept, they can will become “in common use by Americans for lawful purposes,” which will enhance a second amendment element in the future.

I am not a lawyer.

according to the PDF,

this affects federal law, not municipal or state law, so you could get in trouble for shorties, or suppressors from local LEO.

this is primarily about what amounts to abdication of NFA, and effort likewise for GCA.

this doesnt apply for machine guns [automatic] or destructive devices.

so FEDERALLY no taxes on short barrel or suppressor, non-prohibited persons can possess these things, manufacture for own personal use. gunsmiths may transfer these items[sell+paperwork] to any non-prohibited person, and perhaps maybe in a while you may be able to cut down a rifle to pistol size.

LOCALLY make sure you are extremely clear, on what your state or muni, will allow. this is only a step back by the feds, not others.

I did wonder why project 2025 didn't target the ATF very much. They must understand their ideas are unpopular and still fear a truly well armed populace.

ELI5?