For nearly a century, the National Firearms Act (NFA) has taxed and restricted some of the most useful tools in the firearms world—short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), suppressors, and catch-all “any other weapons” (AOWs). Now, with the help of Gun Owners of America (GOA) and allies in Congress, that could finally change.
Thanks to pressure from grassroots gun owners and solid work in D.C., the Senate version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes language that would strip away the $200 tax and registration requirement on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs.
GOA’s Ben laid it out clearly in a recent Minuteman Moment video. Reconciliation bills can only touch tax-related law—and the NFA is a tax law. That means the government’s grip on suppressors and short barrels isn’t based on safety. It’s based on revenue. Courts have repeatedly upheld this, and GOA made sure the Senate’s bill language plays by the rules.
If this bill becomes law, suppressors and short-barreled firearms would be treated like regular guns under the Gun Control Act of 1968. That means no more tax stamps, fingerprints, photos, or months-long wait times. Just a 4473, a background check, and you’re out the door—same as buying any other firearm.
That’s the trickier part. While the federal tax and registry would vanish, the bill doesn’t preempt state laws. Some states—like Ohio—currently require suppressors to be registered under the NFA. If the federal requirement disappears, those states could technically ban them. That’s why GOA is working with senators to tighten the bill and avoid accidental bans by states that rely on outdated definitions.
Removing the $200 tax is more than just saving money. It’s about tearing down an unconstitutional wall that treats gun owners like criminals for owning perfectly normal equipment. Suppressors protect hearing. SBRs are ideal for home defense and compact use. These are common tools, not gangland toys.
And despite what folks like Senator Chris Murphy or Senator Mark Kelly scream on social media—suppressors don’t “silence” guns. They reduce noise to protect your hearing. They’re legal in 42 states. They’re used in hunting. And they’re rarely used in crimes. According to ATF data and years of studies, suppressors are involved in virtually zero crimes.
The goal is to get this bill on President Trump’s desk by July 4. And there’s good reason to believe that’ll happen. GOA, SAF, and gun owners like you have pushed hard, and now the SHORT Act and full Hearing Protection Act language are in the Senate version. That’s a huge step forward.
If it passes, machine guns and destructive devices would be all that’s left under the NFA. And GOA isn’t stopping there—they’re pushing to slash ATF funding, block unconstitutional rules, and even pass national constitutional carry through HR38.
This isn’t a drill. This is real. We’re talking about wiping out parts of a 91-year-old anti-gun law that has punished lawful gun owners for far too long.
And yes—there’s still work to do. But if Congress passes this bill, it won’t just be a win. It’ll be a message: Gun owners are done waiting. The era of fear, fines, and fingerprinting is coming to an end.
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Thanks to pressure from grassroots gun owners and solid work in D.C., the Senate version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” includes language that would strip away the $200 tax and registration requirement on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs.
The Truth About the NFA: It’s Always Been a Tax
GOA’s Ben laid it out clearly in a recent Minuteman Moment video. Reconciliation bills can only touch tax-related law—and the NFA is a tax law. That means the government’s grip on suppressors and short barrels isn’t based on safety. It’s based on revenue. Courts have repeatedly upheld this, and GOA made sure the Senate’s bill language plays by the rules.
If this bill becomes law, suppressors and short-barreled firearms would be treated like regular guns under the Gun Control Act of 1968. That means no more tax stamps, fingerprints, photos, or months-long wait times. Just a 4473, a background check, and you’re out the door—same as buying any other firearm.
What About State Laws?
That’s the trickier part. While the federal tax and registry would vanish, the bill doesn’t preempt state laws. Some states—like Ohio—currently require suppressors to be registered under the NFA. If the federal requirement disappears, those states could technically ban them. That’s why GOA is working with senators to tighten the bill and avoid accidental bans by states that rely on outdated definitions.
Why It Matters
Removing the $200 tax is more than just saving money. It’s about tearing down an unconstitutional wall that treats gun owners like criminals for owning perfectly normal equipment. Suppressors protect hearing. SBRs are ideal for home defense and compact use. These are common tools, not gangland toys.
And despite what folks like Senator Chris Murphy or Senator Mark Kelly scream on social media—suppressors don’t “silence” guns. They reduce noise to protect your hearing. They’re legal in 42 states. They’re used in hunting. And they’re rarely used in crimes. According to ATF data and years of studies, suppressors are involved in virtually zero crimes.
So What’s Next?
The goal is to get this bill on President Trump’s desk by July 4. And there’s good reason to believe that’ll happen. GOA, SAF, and gun owners like you have pushed hard, and now the SHORT Act and full Hearing Protection Act language are in the Senate version. That’s a huge step forward.
If it passes, machine guns and destructive devices would be all that’s left under the NFA. And GOA isn’t stopping there—they’re pushing to slash ATF funding, block unconstitutional rules, and even pass national constitutional carry through HR38.
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What You Can Do
- Call your senators. Tell them to support the full repeal of the NFA tax on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs.
- Stay informed. Follow GOA and subscribe to AmmoLand News for updates. The process is complicated, and politicians are trying to twist the truth.
- Join the fight. If you’re not already a member of GOA or SAF, now’s the time. This win happened because of grassroots action.
Final Thoughts
This isn’t a drill. This is real. We’re talking about wiping out parts of a 91-year-old anti-gun law that has punished lawful gun owners for far too long.
And yes—there’s still work to do. But if Congress passes this bill, it won’t just be a win. It’ll be a message: Gun owners are done waiting. The era of fear, fines, and fingerprinting is coming to an end.
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