BREAKING TODAY! Suppressor Freedom Law Passes & Removes State's NFA Restrictions!!!

Published on February 12, 2026
Duration: 8:04

South Dakota has enacted Senate Bill 2, removing firearm suppressors from its state definition of controlled weapons and thus decriminalizing their possession under state law. This action does not affect federal NFA regulations, meaning ATF approval and registration are still required. The law is presented as a more legally defensible approach than Texas's HB 957, focusing on state-level enforcement rather than challenging federal authority directly. The speaker, Armed Scholar, highlights this as part of a broader trend of states challenging NFA restrictions and the constitutional basis of federal firearm laws.

Quick Summary

South Dakota's Senate Bill 2 decriminalizes firearm suppressors under state law by removing them from the definition of controlled weapons. This means no state felony charges for possession, though federal NFA regulations, including ATF approval and registration, still apply. The law is seen as a legally sounder approach than Texas's HB 957.

Chapters

  1. 00:00South Dakota Suppressor Law Overview
  2. 01:41Details of Senate Bill 2
  3. 03:13Comparison with Texas Suppressor Freedom Law
  4. 04:08NFA Constitutional Challenges
  5. 05:33Federal vs. State Law Clarification

Frequently Asked Questions

What does South Dakota's new suppressor law (Senate Bill 2) do?

South Dakota's Senate Bill 2 removes firearm suppressors from the state's definition of controlled weapons. This means possessing a suppressor is no longer a state-level felony, effectively decriminalizing them under state law. However, federal NFA regulations still apply.

Does South Dakota's new law eliminate the need for an ATF tax stamp for suppressors?

No, South Dakota's law only addresses state-level criminal penalties. Federal law, including the requirement for ATF approval and registration via a tax stamp under the National Firearms Act (NFA), remains fully in effect for suppressors in South Dakota.

How does South Dakota's suppressor law compare to Texas's HB 957?

South Dakota's Senate Bill 2 is considered more legally defensible than Texas's HB 957. SB 2 focuses on decriminalizing suppressors under state law, whereas HB 957 attempted to exempt them from federal regulation, a more direct challenge to federal authority.

What is the impact of the zero-dollar NFA tax on legal challenges?

The reduction of the NFA tax to zero dollars for certain items is being used in lawsuits to argue that the National Firearms Act has lost its constitutional justification as a taxing power, potentially weakening its legal standing.

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