Repeal the NFA — Don’t Just Tweak It
The National Firearms Act of 1934 was never about safety. It was a backdoor attempt to restrict the Second Amendment by using taxes, registration, and bureaucracy to discourage lawful gun ownership.
It criminalizes possession of:
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Suppressors
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Short-barreled rifles and shotguns
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Machine guns (made after 1986)
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“Any Other Weapons” — a vague, catch-all category
Even if the $200 tax stamp were reduced to zero, the infringement remains. You’d still be forced to:
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Submit fingerprints and a photo
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Undergo a background check
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Wait months or more for government “approval”
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Be entered into a federal registry
These aren’t minor inconveniences — they’re constitutional violations.
The Second Amendment does not say, “…shall not be infringed — unless the barrel is too short or it’s too quiet.”
Suppressors, for example, are basic safety tools in many countries, available over the counter. In the U.S., they’re treated like contraband.
This isn’t about public safety — it’s about control.
We don’t need reforms. We don’t need adjustments.
We need to repeal the NFA in full and end the government’s power to treat lawful gun owners like criminals.
Recent developments in Congress have highlighted internal divisions among Republicans regarding suppressor deregulation. Two key bills—the Hearing Protection Act (H.R. 404) and the SHORT Act (H.R. 2395)—aim to remove suppressors and short-barreled rifles from the National Firearms Act (NFA), thereby eliminating associated taxes, registration, and background checks. Despite a Republican majority, these bills are currently stalled in the House Ways and Means Committee.TimeGun Owners of America+3Gun Owners of America+3YouTube+3
Gun Owners of America (GOA) has criticized certain Republican members, notably Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) and Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), for impeding progress on these bills. GOA alleges that Rep. Kustoff is advocating for a minimal tax reduction on suppressors rather than full deregulation, while Chairman Smith is accused of not advancing the legislation. Gun Owners of America
This situation has led to frustration among Second Amendment advocates, who argue that partial measures, such as reducing the suppressor tax to $5, fail to address the core issues of mandatory registration and federal oversight. They contend that such compromises continue to infringe upon constitutional rights.
In contrast, some Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), have expressed support for full deregulation by co-sponsoring these bills. However, without broader backing from party leadership, the legislation remains in limbo.Facebook
For constituents concerned about this issue, contacting members of the House Ways and Means Committee to express support for the Hearing Protection Act and the SHORT Act may influence the legislative process.
No taxes. No registration. No compromise. Repeal the NFA.
Doris Wise, Founder and President
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