A federal lawsuit has been filed in Texas challenging the constitutionality of gun registration requirements under the National Firearms Act (NFA), citing modifications made by the recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by former President Donald Trump. The suit argues that the NFA’s rules concerning untaxed firearms exceed Congress’s powers, arguing for an injunction against the government enforcing these provisions.
As the July lawsuit unfolds, it highlights how Trump’s tax-cut law eliminated the tax on manufacturing and transferring guns, potentially rendering previous NFA requirements obsolete. This case could have significant implications for gun ownership rights and regulations, raising questions about the government’s authority over firearm transactions.
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