Firearms Law Lapse Leaves Gun Owners and Regulators in Limbo A recent federal court decision has declared a key provision of the firearms law unconstitutional, leaving many gun owners and regulators wondering what this means for them.
The provision, which mandated certain safety features on new handguns sold in the United States, was a cornerstone of the 2005 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
After a long and contentious battle, a federal court ruled that the provision was unconstitutional and therefore unenforceable.