Florida Prosecutor to Sheriffs and Police Chiefs: Florida Law Does Not Require an ATF Tax Stamp for Short-Barreled Rifles and Shotguns After Silencer Shop Ruling– www.usacarry.com

Key Takeaways

• Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney clarified that an ATF tax stamp or federal registration isn’t required for short-barreled rifles or shotguns.
• Brian S. Kramer’s memo follows the ATF’s announcement ending NFA registration enforcement, affecting local law enforcement practices.
• The ruling stems from a court case that eliminated taxation on short-barreled firearms, influencing federal enforcement policies.
• Florida law allows possession of these firearms when lawfully owned under federal law, independent of registration.
• The memo’s guidance applies to six counties and may vary across Florida, with ongoing observation of other jurisdictions.