Legislation containing provisions to deregulate sound moderators has received Royal Assent, marking another step towards their eventual removal from firearms licensing controls in the UK.The measure forms part of the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which was granted Royal Assent on 29 April 2026. While this represents a significant milestone, sound moderators remain classified as…
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