“Congress has the tools to repeal these outdated and unconstitutional taxes.”
Washington, D.C. — Gun Owners of America (GOA) today led a coalition of top firearms manufacturers and industry leaders in urging Congress to repeal the unconstitutional gun taxes imposed under the National Firearms Act of 1934. In a letter sent to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, GOA and its No Compromise Alliance partners demanded that lawmakers use budget reconciliation to pass the Hearing Protection Act and the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act—fully and without compromise.
The coalition emphasized that reconciliation offers a rare opportunity to repeal the outdated $200 transfer tax on suppressors and short-barreled rifles without triggering the Senate filibuster or violating Byrd Rule restrictions.
The letter was co-signed by members of the No Compromise Alliance, including:
A3 Industries, COX Arms, Disavowed Group, Freedom Ordnance, Global Defense, Hi-Point Firearms, KCI USA, Gideon Optics, Matador Arms, Mindless Intel, MKS Supply, Next Level Armament, Primary Weapons Systems, Strassell’s Machine Inc., Palmetto State Armory, WOOX, Stern Defense, Delta Team Tactical, EAA Corp, Fort Scott Munitions, and Tippman Arms.
Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:
“Gun owners sent a clear message in 2024: restore the Second Amendment. Congress has the tools to repeal these outdated and unconstitutional taxes. There’s no excuse not to act.”
Aidan Johnston, GOA’s Director of Federal Affairs, issued the following statement:
“This is a moment for Republicans to lead with boldness. Gun owners don’t want half-measures; they want results, and reconciliation gives Congress the power to deliver.”
GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.
