PolyMaker, a Shanghai company, with operation based in Houston, TX is being sued because they once sponsored and subsequently hired Sean Aranda, a 3D printing YouTuber. Aranda's videos were allowed per YouTube policy at the time and is still covered under protected speech. CA is out of their jurisdiction.

CA, "alleges that Polymaker marketed its filament in such a way as to appeal to gun enthusiasts and thus transform harmless PLA into a regulated “firearm precursor part. So if a metal foundry said their metal is great for firearms manufacturing guess this turns molten aluminum into a firearm.

You can read our new factsheet here:

https://saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/The-Bloodbath-That-Never-Came-SAF-v7.pdf

For the 2A crowd tracking the ATF NFA shift: federal enforcement paused, but Wisconsin statutes still tie legality to NFA registration — here's the short version and a 2-minute email template for your state legislators.

On Friday, Oct 9, DOJ and ATF announced they will no longer require approval or registration under the NFA for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs, nationwide. This follows the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF / Jensen v. ATF ruling in August. (The $200 tax on these items was already cut to $0 on Jan 1, 2026.)

But there's a big catch for Wisconsin. ATF's change is an enforcement policy. It doesn't repeal the NFA, and ATF says it doesn't change state law. Under Wis. Stat. § 941.298 (suppressors) and § 941.28 (SBRs and SBSs), possession is a Class H felony (up to 6 years and $10,000) unless you've "complied with the licensing and registration requirements under 26 USC 5801 to 5872." No Wisconsin court has ruled on how that applies now.

Until Madison fixes this, don't assume an unregistered suppressor or SBR is legal in Wisconsin. ATF is still processing Form 1s and Form 4s voluntarily, "because many state laws require individuals to register NFA firearms." Don't deregister anything you already own, since ATF says those items can't be re-registered later. You still need a Form 20 to take an SBR or SBS across state lines.

What you can do today (2 minutes):

1. Go to https://maps.legis.wisconsin.gov/ and enter your address to find your state Senator and Assembly Representative.
2. Copy the template below, personalize it, and email them.

Email template

Subject: Please update Wis. Stat. §§ 941.298 and 941.28 after the ATF's NFA change

Dear Senator [Last Name] and Representative [Last Name],

I'm a law-abiding gun owner in your district. Please introduce, co-sponsor, or support legislation to amend Wis. Stat. § 941.298(3)(c) and § 941.28(4).

On October 9, 2026, ATF announced it will no longer require federal approval or registration under the National Firearms Act for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns. Wisconsin law makes the legality of these items depend on compliance with federal NFA registration under 26 U.S.C. §§ 5801–5872, so responsible Wisconsin residents are now stuck in legal uncertainty, facing possible Class H felony charges under a federal system that is no longer being enforced.

Please remove the federal registration condition from these statutes so Wisconsin law matches current federal policy and responsible gun owners aren't left facing felony risk.

Thank you. I'd appreciate hearing your position on this.

Sincerely, [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, WI ZIP]

Not legal advice. Talk to an attorney about your own situation.

I support all the hardware-based progress we are making. But honestly, the biggest problems are related to actually BEARING ARMS in public places. What good is it to be able to own a SBR when I can't carry it? Yes, maybe in the case of armed conflict, but that is not likely. I am travelling around the US in my Motorhome and trying to find a way to legally transport and possess while I travel around the US puts me at risk. We need to focus on legislation to protect our reciprocity and our right to bear arms. Which gun rights group is working on this issue the most?