A Texas court order has gone into effect, striking down federal rules on certain firearms and accessories. This change allows individuals to purchase items like silencers and short-barreled rifles without registration. The ruling also eliminates an additional layer of background checks for these purchases.

The order is the result of a lawsuit, and its effects are currently limited to the parties involved. It is not a national injunction, but similar challenges are ongoing in other states. Some states also have their own laws regulating these items.

Further details on the court order and its implications can be found through NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.