BREAKING: GOA Un-Banning Machine Guns With West Virginia

Published on February 23, 2026
Duration: 9:35

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) details a legislative effort in West Virginia to allow state-run machine gun distribution centers. The initiative leverages an exemption in the 1986 Hughes Amendment to permit states to sell machine guns to law-abiding citizens, aiming to raise revenue and bolster citizen defense capabilities. GOA highlights historical precedents and legal arguments supporting citizen access to military-grade arms.

Quick Summary

West Virginia is proposing legislation to allow state-run machine gun distribution centers, utilizing an exemption in the 1986 Hughes Amendment. This initiative aims to permit law-abiding citizens to purchase machine guns, with state governments able to lawfully transfer these firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:01West Virginia Introduces Machine Gun Bill
  2. 00:25Introduction to Ben and GOA
  3. 00:32GOA's Overlanding Event Ad
  4. 01:03West Virginia Machine Gun Bill Details
  5. 01:51States Should Sell Machine Guns
  6. 02:14Tench Coxe Quotes on Citizenry
  7. 02:37History of State-Armed Citizenry
  8. 03:21Civilian Marksmanship Program
  9. 04:31The National Firearms Act of 1934
  10. 04:49The Hughes Amendment Exemption
  11. 05:30State Governments Can Transfer Machine Guns
  12. 06:27Gun Control Act Licensing
  13. 07:43West Virginia Using Government Transfer Exemption
  14. 08:05Benefits of Income Tax Reduction
  15. 08:36GOA's Efforts Against the NFA
  16. 08:55Thanks to West Virginia Representatives
  17. 09:13Need Support to Get Bill Passed

Frequently Asked Questions

How can West Virginia un-ban machine guns for citizens?

West Virginia's proposed legislation aims to leverage an exemption within the 1986 Hughes Amendment. This exemption allows state governments to sell machine guns to citizens, bypassing federal restrictions that generally prohibit private ownership of post-1986 automatic firearms.

What is the Hughes Amendment and how does it relate to machine guns?

The Hughes Amendment, part of federal law since 1986, restricts the transfer and possession of machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986, to private citizens. However, it includes exemptions for government use, which West Virginia's bill seeks to utilize for state-run sales.

Can states legally sell machine guns to the public?

According to Gun Owners of America (GOA) and their interpretation of ATF confirmations, state governments can lawfully transfer, sell, or give machine guns to citizens, who can then lawfully possess them, by utilizing specific legal exemptions.

What are the historical arguments for citizen access to military-grade arms?

Historically, arms like machine guns have been considered essential for a well-regulated militia and the security of a free state. Precedents include colonial governments supplying arms and Congress arming citizens during the Revolution and WWII.

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