Petition to Repeal the NFA

[Elderberry]

Would a gun-friendly President address the wishes of American gun owners and push to repeal the NFA (National Firearms Act)? That’s what some are asking with a recent ‘We The People’ White House petition.

The National Firearms Act was originally enacted in 1934 to combat the increase in gangland violence during the Prohibition era. The law regulated many types of firearms, such as automatic weapons, short-barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and destructive devices (cannons, flamethrowers, grenades, and other explosives). The NFA also regulated suppressors (often called silencers) and the vague category of “any other weapon” which includes all sorts of concealable single-shot weapons (pen guns or briefcase guns), AR-style pistols with a vertical foregrip, combination (rifle and shotgun) long guns that are less that 18″ in length, and other types of firearms.

The NFA sets the rules for selling, obtaining, and owning regulated items. All regulated items must be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In order for a private individual to purchase an NFA item, they must complete ATF Form 4
to obtain permission to purchase and own the item. Form 4 requires a complete background check, finger printing, and current photograph of the purchaser. The Form also needs to be filed with the chief law enforcement officer as a double check. Finally, the purchaser must pay for excise tax for the item; the tax is $200 for most items except those falling under the “Any Other Weapon” category, where the tax stamp only costs $5. Once the purchaser has taken possession of the NFA item, they must be able to provide proof of registration, and must also file for written permission from the ATF to move the NFA item across state lines permanently.

Because of these many restrictions and additional cost, many gun owners would be glad to see the repeal of the NFA.

We the People wish to see the National Firearms Act of 1934 repealed in order to remove regulations on our 2nd amendment rights, increase national economic strength, and provide protection against threats to our national security.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/repeal-nfa

[Smokin Joe]

Don't forget that any part of the action of a machine gun is considered a machine gun by the BATFE, including the old drop in auto sears. It does not have to be assembled or functional if it hasn't been 'demilled' (ruined).

There have been some gray areas there, including where to measure from to obtain barrel length (what originally got Randy Weaver in trouble for cutting off a couple of shotguns just a smidgin too short).

It would be nice to dispense with all that and just be able to buy those things again.

[txradioguy]

It would be nice to have it repealed...but would any of us still be alive to take advantage of it once the Gun Grabbers are done dragging the repeal though the courts?