On December 9, 2025, a three-judge panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reissued a significant ruling in the case of United States v. George Peterson.
Fifth Circuit Upholds the NFA’s Constitutionality
United States v. Peterson
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DOJ Claims the NFA Only Burdens “Nonessential Firearm Accessories” In Suppressor Case
The DOJ says that the “NFA’s modest burden on suppressors” does not deny Peterson’s right to keep and bear arms.
DOJ Lawyer Argues Suppressors are Not Protected Arms Then Reverses Course
Explore the legal implications surrounding suppressors and Second Amendment rights following the US v. Peterson decision.
Court Rules Suppressors are NOT Protected by the Second Amendment
A three-judge panel for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Second Amendment does not protect suppressors.