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The National Firearms Act (NFA) was enacted by Congress on June 26, 1934, in response to the rise of organized crime during the Prohibition era. High-profile incidents like the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre highlighted the use of machine guns in violent crimes, particularly the Thompson submachine gun, which became a symbol of organized …
What Is the Hearing Protection Act (HPA)? The Hearing Protection Act (HPA) is a proposed federal law aimed at reducing restrictions on firearm suppressors. Supporters argue that suppressors, commonly referred to as silencers, provide vital hearing protection for firearm users and pose minimal risks to public safety. Currently, suppressors fall under the strict regulations of …
For the first time since 1981, an attempted presidential assassination occurred on July 13, 2024 ,when Thomas Crooks shot former president Donald Trump at a campaign event. Like many terrorists, the would-be assassin used an AR-15, which has renewed calls for an assault weapons ban. Outlawing Ar-15’s On July 16, President Biden appealed to the …
Anyone following gun regulations is very likely to be feeling some déjà vu. On June 14, 2024, the Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 to strike down the existing ban on bump stocks. Like the Sig Brace, the bump stock has enjoyed notoriety for its position in legal limbo as the ATF and judicial branch …
Like any government bureaucracy, paperwork is a large part of the process of approving NFA weapons at the ATF. Once all of the applications have been submitted and the tax stamps received, many owners of these items wonder how to best maintain all of the records associated with possessing NFA property. It’s helpful to think …
Obtaining a tax stamp can be confusing for those purchasing an NFA item for the first time. Under the National Firearms Act, suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, machine guns, and those weapons that fall under the AOW label (any other weapon) are managed by a registration and tax stamp system. There are several types of …
