Big Beautiful Bill Scraps Tax On Sawed-Off Shotguns & Short-Barreled Rifles

[John Q Public]

Good for you, I hope it doesn't bite you in the arse. If they want to point to you, the laws are so vague, they can fk ya 20ways to Sunday. 

[Euler]

On July 4, 2025 at 07:49 AM CDT, Jeckler said:→

When does the tax get eliminated? When does this become reality?

Some things are effective immediately, like changes to Medicaid, etc., but the NFA tax reduces to $0 on January 1, 2026.

[Jeckler]

On 7/4/2025 at 4:24 PM, Euler said:

Some things are effective immediately, like changes to Medicaid, etc., but the NFA tax reduces to $0 on January 1, 2026.

Thanks. 
 

I wonder if that timing is based on when I submit information? Or when they issue the approval?

 

Can I make the purchase now?  Or have to wait until first of year?

 

I suspect I will have to wait…

[Euler]

You ordinarily pay the NFA tax when you submit the ATF forms. Is there any FFL who would let an item sit in "NFA jail" without the forms even being submitted?

You should realize that we still cannot purchase SBSs and silencers in Illinois. Also SBRs still require a C&R license, too.

The only change is that the tax is $0. Prohibited things are still prohibited.

[Euler]

I'm seeing some sources say that the NFA tax provisions go into effect on October 2, not January 1.

Maybe it's time to wait for some kind of consensus or authorities. Either way, it's not immediate.

[davel501]

This feels a lot like when they offered the free registration for pistol braces and nobody did that. 

 

I do love that lawsuit(s) are already in motion to take out the NFA though. 

Edited July 5, 2025 at 03:07 AM by davel501

[Jeckler]

On 7/4/2025 at 6:15 PM, Euler said:

You ordinarily pay the NFA tax when you submit the ATF forms. Is there any FFL who would let an item sit in "NFA jail" without the forms even being submitted?

You should realize that we still cannot purchase SBSs and silencers in Illinois. Also SBRs still require a C&R license, too.

The only change is that the tax is $0. Prohibited things are still prohibited.

Although a long time Illinois resident and member here at IC, we moved. We’re now in Michigan and can get a can…

[ealcala31]

On 7/4/2025 at 1:17 PM, John Q Public said:

Good for you, I hope it doesn't bite you in the arse. If they want to point to you, the laws are so vague, they can fk ya 20ways to Sunday. 

If they follow their own law, it shouldn't. But, a government can take anyone done for nothing if they want to. I.E. President Trump or the sailor, Patrick Adamiak. The judge even said the sailor was innocent, yet he's rotting in prison. I hope the 2A groups can push for his pardon.

[ealcala31]

On 7/4/2025 at 5:15 PM, Euler said:

You ordinarily pay the NFA tax when you submit the ATF forms. Is there any FFL who would let an item sit in "NFA jail" without the forms even being submitted?

You should realize that we still cannot purchase SBSs and silencers in Illinois. Also SBRs still require a C&R license, too.

The only change is that the tax is $0. Prohibited things are still prohibited.

Or a War Reenactment Card, Benbow always corrects me on that.

[MrTriple]

Big, big win. Let's take that win and move the ball forward!