You Won’t Have to Buy a $200 Tax Stamp for Rubber Chickens After January 1
Good news, no?
NFA
Chris Murphy Gives Gun Owners a Preview of What Dems Would Do to Gun Rights If and When They Regain Power
Sen. Murphy slipped his proposed amendment to jack up the NFA transfer tax to $4,709 into the House bill for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies.
Gear Review: Griffin Armament’s GATE-LOK HUB Suppressor Mount
If you shoot a variety of guns that use A1 or A2 flash hiders, the GATE-LOK HUB Mount is a must-have accessory. Even if you don’t, it’s a great option if you don’t want to get into specialty muzzle devices.
The Hobbit .380 ACP Personal Defense Weapon…Because Why Not?
Assuming I ran some hollowpoint defensive loads through it and confirmed it’s reliable with one or the other of the lowers and magazine combos, it could make for a very short, very handy and easy to shoot house or car gun.
The National Firearms Act – A Tax Law That No Longer Has a Tax
In the recent discussion around the potential removal of suppressors and short barrel rifles from the provisions of the National
We’re Headed Into a Bright Future Where Sub-16-Inch Rifles Will Be a Lot Less Popular
Think about a society where there are 50x as many silencers and SBRs. That’s a different planet than what we’re used to. It’s where we’re headed. And it can create the kind of momentum that could be used to take these things out of the NFA altogether.
Gun Review: The Springfield Kuna 9mm Pistol
Between its roller-delayed design, good ergos, and excellent performance, the Kuna is going to be tough to beat at its $1000. And given the fact that you won’t have to shell out another $200 to SBR it after January 1, this is going to be a very popular firearm.
More Work to Be Done Now That the One Big Beautiful Bill is Law
NSSF understood the House’s two-pronged strategy. In the end, that proved to be the correct approach as the Senate parliamentarian ruled that including HPA and the SHORT Act in reconciliation did not comply with the Byrd Rule.
Are SBRs About to Be Less Expensive Than Standard Rifles Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill?
With the passage of the BBB, the tax under Section 5811 will soon be set to $0 (January 1, 2026). As a result, short barreled rifles (and shotguns) will not be subject to the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax levied on rifle manufacturers.
This is a Really Good Time for Gun Companies to Think Smaller
Silencer demand is about to skyrocket, but the two other categories — short-barreled weapons (rifles and shotguns) and the nebulous “any other weapons” — also represent growth segments for smart companies.