Key Takeaways The Fifth Circuit ruled that silencers qualify as ‘arms’ protected by the Second Amendment, while the Ninth Circuit disagreed. This split creates a significant circuit disagreement, potentially beneficial for suppressor owners. The Fifth Circuit emphasized that if a device aids self-defense, it qualifies as an arm, while the Ninth Circuit viewed silencers as optional accessories. Both cases upheld convictions due to non-ideal test circumstances, illustrating the complexities of the registration process. The split may encourage the Supreme Court to address the definition of suppressors and their status under the Second Amendment. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes NEW ORLEANS,…
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