The Weekly Reload Podcast Congress Nears Passage of Silencer, SBR Tax Cut; DOJ Lets Under-21 Handgun Ruling Stand
Jul 3, 2025
Congress is moving closer to eliminating the NFA tax on silencers and short-barreled firearms, highlighting the influence of gun rights organizations. The DOJ has decided not to appeal a Fifth Circuit ruling, which allows those aged 18 to 20 to buy handguns in certain states. The discussion also touches on the legislative challenges in the Senate amid increasing partisanship. Additionally, potential regulatory changes from the ATF are explored, raising questions about future gun law management.
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NFA Tax Cut Nears Passage
- Congress is set to eliminate the NFA tax on silencers and short-barreled firearms but will keep the registration and regulations in place.
- This tax cut approach is similar to zeroing out the Obamacare individual mandate penalty, keeping the law but reducing the cost to zero.
Parliamentarian Blocks Delisting
- The Senate parliamentarian rejected delisting silencers and short-barreled firearms from the NFA due to reconciliation rules.
- Zeroing out the tax was approved instead, highlighting the complexity of budgetary legislative procedures.
DOJ Lets Under-21 Handgun Ruling Stand
- The DOJ chose not to appeal the Fifth Circuit's ruling allowing 18-20 year olds to buy handguns in some states.
- This creates a patchwork federal law with differing age requirements in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.