Posts about "congress"
Congress Presses ATF to Broaden NFA Relief While DOJ Debates Appeal
With a seven-day stay about to expire, 47 Republican lawmakers are urging DOJ to stop defending the NFA’s zero-tax registration scheme and direct ATF to apply Judge Hendrix’s ruling nationwide.
The Hughes Amendment Explained: How a 1986 Voice Vote Banned New Machine Guns for Americans
The Hughes Amendment, added to the 1986 Firearms Owners’ Protection Act, banned new civilian machine guns after a controversial House voice vote. Here’s how it happened.
Zero Tax, Zero Justification: Can Congress Finish the Job on the NFA?
A federal judge gutted the NFA’s zero-tax registration scheme. Now Boebert’s Freedom From Taxes Act could put machine guns and destructive devices on the same path.
Market Report: The Two-Tier Gun Market Reshapes 2026
Federal deregulation is colliding with state pushback while e-commerce consolidates — here's what the data says FFL dealers should do this quarter.
DOJ Divided Over Appealing Court Ruling That Guts Key NFA Provisions
Sources tell AmmoLand News that career attorneys and administration officials are divided over whether to appeal a Texas ruling blocking key NFA registration and approval requirements.
Silencer Saturday #444: So What Happens Next With The Big NFA Lawsuit?
Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday, brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor . Once again, we have exciting lawsuit news in the world of silencers. Portions of the NFA may be gone for good. But the ...
Historic NFA Rulings: What FFLs Need to Know
Two federal judges in Texas struck down core NFA registration requirements on the same day, the Supreme Court added an AR-15 case to next term, and states are digging in. Fred Thompson breaks down the week for FFL dealers.
B.E. Meyers & Co. Invited to Present at APFIT Event on Capitol Hill
AUGUST 6, 2026 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.™ was invited to present the successful results of its APFIT award (Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies) to APFIT program stakeholders in Congress and the Department of War at the Cannon House Office Buil...
Federal Judge Strikes Down NFA Registration for Suppressors and SBRs
A Texas federal judge ruled the NFA's registration scheme unconstitutional for suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs. Here's who it actually covers and what hasn't changed yet.