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So here’s the plot twist: Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” didn’t just ditch the $200 NFA tax on “silencers,” short-barreled rifles (SBRs), shotguns, and covert guns—it also left in place the ATF’s beloved registry and background checks. Cue the irony: they remove your tax, but still want your info. Cute.
Enter the gun community—spearheaded by Gun Owners of America (GOA), Palmetto State Armory, Firearms Policy Coalition, Silencer Shop, and more. On July 11, they stormed into federal court in Texas, filing the hilariously named “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit,” asserting that with no tax, the constitutional grounding for the NFA evaporates—and so should the regs and registry.
Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior VP, didn’t mince words:
“With the tax struck down … the rest of the NFA is standing on air. We’re ready to take this fight…”
Jamin McCallum of Palmetto State echoed the sentiment: “Our mission…champion freedom and uphold our constitutional rights”.
ATF: Gymnastics in Progress
Imagine ATF’s briefing today:
- “Look, we removed the $200 stamp—but you still need to register!”
- “Yes, we want your suppressor info. For…science?”
That’s a legal contortion only rivaled by a midday yoga session. If the court buys the gun groups’ reasoning, the registry could be declared unconstitutional, not just impractical.
Bonus Round: Forced‑Reset Triggers
Oh, and don’t forget FRTs. The administration already struck a settlement letting them circulate again after Battleground court victories. Meanwhile, anti-gun state AGs are racing to block them. Because who doesn’t want more rapid-fire firearms on the streets?
| Factor | Significance |
|---|---|
| NFA’s future | Zero tax = zero legal rationale. Next: registry collapse. |
| Suppressor normalization | Treat ‘em like hearing aids, not contraband. |
| ATF credibility | Stretch regs without tax? Bold move. |
| State vs. Fed | Blue-state AGs already suing over FRTs . |
Final Snarky Mic Drop
Gun rights advocates are essentially crowing: “Nice tax cut, but we didn’t RSVP for registry!” ATF is doing backflips, and courtrooms across Texas are about to get their acting debut. And anti‑gunners? They’re left clutching pearls as suppressors go mainstream and FRTs dance back into circulation.
This legal showdown might just rewrite the NFA’s destiny. And trust me—when your constitutional justification is called “a tax,” and that tax drops to zero, all Hail King Lawsuit.
Want source quotes, court docket links, or a follow-up post when this circus hits discovery? I’ve got popcorn ready.
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