Videos tagged with Firearm Deregulation

Senator Chris Murphy has proposed increasing the NFA tax stamp to nearly $5,000, aiming to reverse the recent reduction to zero dollars for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and other NFA items. Gun Owners of America (GOA) and its allies are actively opposing this amendment, which is attached to a military construction and veteran affairs funding bill, arguing it violates Senate rules on germaneness. This move is seen as a tactic to price civilians out of firearms and equipment protected by the Second Amendment, a strategy GOA has fought against for decades through various legislative proposals.

This video provides an expert analysis of Texas's recent legislative actions challenging federal gun control, specifically the NFA. It details how Texas is nullifying regulations on Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) and Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs) at the state level and banning government-funded gun buyback programs. The expert also warns of potential federal conflicts and risks for gun owners, citing a case in Wyoming.

This video discusses how certain pro-2A politicians, particularly within the House Ways and Means Committee, obstruct pro-gun bills, effectively acting as a barrier to Second Amendment deregulation. The speaker highlights that inaction on pro-2A legislation is equivalent to supporting gun control and identifies specific legislative hurdles and political motivations behind this obstruction.

This video discusses allegations that Silencer Central may have lobbied against the full scope of the Hearing Protection Act, specifically focusing on the reduction of the NFA tax stamp. The speaker expresses concern that incremental tax reductions might be perceived as a solution by some lawmakers, rather than complete deregulation. The video highlights the importance of understanding legislative nuances and the potential impact of lobbying efforts on Second Amendment rights.