Congress Has Passed a Bill Taking Us Another Step Closer

There are few items as controversial as the NFA. For those still unclear, here’s a summary. The National Firearms Act (NFA), enacted in 1934, is a U.S. federal law that regulates certain types of firearms and devices deemed “especially dangerous.” It requires registration, background checks, and a tax stamp for items such as machine guns, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), suppressors (also known as silencers), and destructive devices. Owners must submit fingerprints and photographs, and approval can take months. The law was originally designed to curb gang violence during the Prohibition era. Today, we are taking another step closer to eliminating this.

With the Signing of This Bill We Are Another Step Closer

With the passage of what has been nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill”, the tax associated with several of these items has been reduced to zero. The American Suppressor Association (ASA) issued a statement following the final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which eliminates the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs

“The One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Congress and sent to President Trump’s desk includes a $200 million annual tax cut for gun owners,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the American Suppressor Association. “While we fought hard on behalf of millions of Americans for full removal of suppressors and other items from the NFA tax scheme, this outcome is a critical step in our plan to dismantle the NFA once and for all. We will not stop fighting until that goal is achieved.”

ASA also joined the National Rifle Association, Firearms Policy Coalition, and Second Amendment Foundation in a joint statement announcing pending litigation to challenge the NFA following the elimination of the tax.

The bill covers suppressor, short barrel shotguns, and short barrel rifles.

Eliminating the Excise Tax on Multiple Items

“When President Trump signs the One Big Beautiful Bill — which will eliminate the excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs — he will have delivered the biggest blow to the National Firearms Act since its passage nearly a century ago. “

We thank President Trump for his leadership and every member of Congress who fought for law-abiding gun owners throughout the reconciliation process.

“By eliminating the excise tax on these NFA items, the OBBB will not only lift the heavy burden of an unconstitutional tax from the backs of hard-working Americans, it will also serve as a critical step towards our ultimate goal of dismantling the NFA once and for all. But there is much work yet to be done.

With the passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" we are another step closer to eliminating the NFA.

The Fight Continues

“While we will continue to fight for the total legislative elimination of the NFA, our organizations are proud to stand together in a new strategic lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of the NFA in Federal Court.”

We Are Another Step Closer

This is undoubtedly a victory, even if it’s a small one. While some may scream it didn’t do enough, it is a step in the right direction. This is the perfect example of what my mother would lecture me on. “Don’t sacrifice the good for the perfect”. The battles in court will continue, and I remain optimistic.