A major shift just hit the Department of Justice, and Langley Outdoors’ Braden is calling it a huge win for gun owners. After the DOJ argued just days ago that suppressors are not protected under the Second Amendment, they suddenly hit the brakes and asked for 30 more days to “reconsider their position.”
Braden doesn’t mince words—this is a huge reversal, and it didn’t happen by accident.
🚨BREAKING🚨
The Department of Justice will reconsider its incorrect position that suppressors are not arms and are not protected by the Second Amendment. https://t.co/mQ8aNkuwnC pic.twitter.com/USL40YFvp7
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From Anti-Gun to Uncertain: What Just Happened?
Braden lays out the backstory:
- Just three days ago, the acting U.S. Attorney Michael Simpson filed a DOJ brief arguing that suppressors are NOT arms and therefore not protected by the Second Amendment.
- The court had already upheld the conviction of George Peterson for possessing an unregistered suppressor, reinforcing the ATF’s long-standing stance that suppressors don’t fall under 2A protections.
- But now, in an abrupt shift, the DOJ has asked the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for a 30-day delay to “further consider its position.”
And here’s the kicker—the DOJ is doing this in response to President Trump’s Executive Order 14206, which directs a review of all federal actions affecting Second Amendment rights.
Braden emphasizes how significant this moment is. The DOJ doesn’t just reverse course for no reason—especially not after doubling down on an anti-gun stance just days prior.
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Gun Owners Are Making an Impact
Braden makes it clear: this kind of reversal doesn’t happen without pressure.
“This is a big Uno reverse that Pamela Bondi’s DOJ just did,” Braden says. “Three or four days ago, they put in a motion saying suppressors aren’t arms, they’re not protected, let’s just keep going in the Biden path. Well, now, this is the new filing.”
He urges gun owners to stay engaged, stay vocal, and keep pushing back, saying that the public response clearly forced the DOJ to rethink its stance.
Does This Signal an ATF Overhaul?
Braden also points to Attorney General Pam Bondi as a key player in this shift. While Bondi’s record has left some Second Amendment advocates skeptical, this move suggests she might be taking control of the ATF and DOJ in a way we haven’t seen before.
“In implementing that order, the Department of Justice is re-evaluating its litigation positions regarding suppressors,” Braden reads from the document.
He then points out what this really means—they’re rethinking the way they regulate and litigate suppressor cases, something that seemed impossible just a few days ago.
Braden sees this as a potential turning point in how the ATF and DOJ handle suppressor regulations moving forward.
What Happens Next?
With the DOJ now on the defensive, the next 30 days will be critical. If they fully reverse course, it could be a massive step toward suppressors being recognized as protected under the Second Amendment. But if they only make minor concessions, the fight will continue.
Braden reminds viewers that this win is only possible because gun owners refused to stay silent.
“Guys, they are listening,” he says. “Keep it up.”
The Bottom Line
Suppressor rights have been under attack for years, but this massive reversal proves that pressure works. The DOJ was prepared to steamroll over suppressor protections, but thanks to gun owners making their voices heard, they’re now forced to reconsider their stance.
Braden urges everyone to stay engaged and keep up the momentum. The fight for 2A rights is far from over, but today’s news is proof that we’re making a difference.
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