How SBRs and SBSs Got Trapped in the NFA’s 1934 Gun Control Scheme
Short-barreled rifles and shotguns did not end up in the NFA by accident alone. Here’s how a sweeping 1934 gun control push trapped SBRs and SBSs in federal law.
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National Firearms Act 2026 Update: What FFLs Need To Know About Tax Stamps, Lawsuits, And ATF Reform
The NFA landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026. The $200 tax stamp is gone for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but registration remains - and a wave of constitutional lawsuits now challenges whether that registration can survive without the tax. Here is what every FFL needs to know.
NFA Items Explained: $0 Tax Stamps in 2026 — How Suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs Work
The federal NFA $200 tax stamp dropped to $0 on January 1, 2026 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Learn what NFA items are, how the registration process works, and how to find a Class III dealer.
ATF Announces New Era of Reform: What FFLs Need to Know in 2026
The ATF's New Era of Reform ended the Zero Tolerance Policy, established proportionate inspection standards, and introduced major changes for FFLs in 2026. Learn what changed and how to stay compliant.
The RPK: The Soviet Choice of Commonality Over Capability
In the mid-1950s, the Soviet high command accepted a compromise that would shape frontline infantry small arms for decades: prioritizing platform commonality over dedicated squad-level suppressive fire capability. That decision, formalized with the 1959 adoption of an AK-derived automatic rifle, ...
Sorry Conspiracy Theorists, Suppressor Wait Times Are Still Short After the Tax Stamp Went to $0
Late in 2025, with the elimination of the $200 tax on suppressors pending, speculators predicted prohibitively long wait times for ATF paperwork approval. But it’s mostly turned out to be business as usual The post Sorry Conspiracy Theorists, Suppressor Wait Times Are Still Short After the Tax ...
NFA Items Explained: $0 Tax Stamps in 2026 + How to Find an NFA-Friendly FFL
Complete guide to NFA items in 2026 with the new $0 tax stamp. Learn about suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and how to find NFA-friendly FFLs with FFLSearch.net.
South Dakota Deregulates Suppressors For When Congress Finally Repeals Neutered NFA
South Dakota has removed suppressors from its definition of a “controlled weapon,” ensuring they remain legal if Congress repeals the National Firearms Act. The move positions the state ahead of potential federal reforms like the Hearing Protection Act and signals continued momentum for suppr...
ATF Reverses Course After Denying NFA Applications for Wanting to “Exercise God-Given Rights”
Approvals don't erase the infringement. They reveal the needless bureaucracy of fingerprints, photos, forms, and months-long waits.
After Mooting Cases by Allowing the Open Carrying of Non-Firearms, Hawaii Introduces Bill to Reinstate Ban
The bill prohibits any person from openly carrying a "deadly or dangerous weapon," explicitly including bladed weapons in that category.