U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, out of Kansas, and U.S. Representative Andrew Clyde have reintroduced the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today Act, better known as the SHORT Act. This bill would eliminate the unconstitutional tax registration and regulation of short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and other firearms under the National Firearms Act, or the NFA. You know, the outdated law the government has used for decades to target law-abiding gun owners. Now before I dive into this, I want to let you know that I will be in Massachusetts on April 19th at a huge event that GOAL, Gun Owners Action League, is holding.

It is a fundraiser, but it’s also a celebration, the 250th anniversary of the revolution of the United States of America. Yeah, that’s right. Concord and Lexington, 250 years ago, on April 19th. What an amazing, amazing day. I’m going up there in two parts, for two reasons. To be a part of this fundraiser, you can actually, you know, go to the fundraiser and you can sit at my table. Remember, it’s a fundraiser now. There’s 10 seats at my table. There’s also tables with Lieutenant Colonel Allen West. His table’s sold out. My friend Toby Leary, his table is sold out.

Doug Hamlin, Cam Edwards will be there. His table has room. Dick Heller, my buddy Dick Heller, Adam Kraut, my buddy from Second Amendment Foundation. It’s going to be a great, great day to celebrate the 250th, and there’s a lot of events going on in Massachusetts that day. But GOAL is doing a fundraiser, Chris. You know, they’re suing Marihili. They’re suing the government for their restrictions there as well. So support those who support you. I hope you come join us on April 19th at the Boxborough Regency Hotel. It should be a great event. I got links down below.

The Biden administration weaponized that law, the NFA, to claim that pistols equipped with stabilizing braces were actually illegal short-barreled rifles. And just like that, the ATF rolled out a sweeping ban forcing gun owners into an impossible choice. Register your firearm in a federal database or become a felon. That’s not rule of law. That’s tyranny. And that’s why the Short Act is so important. This bill aims to strip short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and similar weapons out of the NFA entirely. Because let’s be honest, these are legal firearms. But because of how they’re configured, the ATF has used the NFA to slap law-abiding gun-only Americans with excessive regulations, taxes, and red tape.

This legislation is backed by gun owners of America and the National Association for Gun Rights. And it doesn’t just remove restrictions, it forces the ATF to destroy all existing records tied to the registration, transfer, or manufacture of these NFA firearms. That means no more tracking, no more harassment, and no more threats of confiscation. And here’s what the Short Act would do if it was passed. Number one, it would remove, like I said, SBRs, SBSs from the NFA’s definition of firearm. No more $200 tax stamps, no more waiting months just to transfer or build your own legal firearm.

Number two, it would update the tax code to reflect this change. That means no more transfer taxes or extra fees on firearms that the government shouldn’t have been regulating in the first place. Number three, it would end the federal government’s ability to classify these guns as destructive devices. That label has been abused for decades to justify federal overreach. This bill shuts that down. Number four, it would eliminate federal registration requirements for these weapons. And here’s the kicker. It requires the Attorney General to destroy all existing NFA records on SBRs, SBSs, and related firearms. Your name, your info, your guns, off their list for good, if you believe that one.

Number five, it would stop state and local governments from creating their own gun taxes and registries. If you’re following federal law, you’re covered. The Short Act blocks states from stepping in with their own restrictions. It isn’t just a paperwork fix, it’s a bold strike against the ATF’s unchecked power and a massive step towards restoring the full intent of the Second Amendment and a huge step to destroying the National Firearms Act. It sets a precedent, one that could help roll back even more unconstitutional overreach in the future. So what can you do right now? Number one, contact your senators and your representatives.

Remember, we have two senators and one representative. That’s three phone calls. Tell them to support the Short Act. No more excuses. Number two, share this video. Get it in front of your friends, family, and your community. The more people who speak up, the louder we get. Number three, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications. I’m going to be tracking this bill every step of the way and you don’t want to miss a thing. Now, let’s be real, the Senate is where this will be tough. To get passed in the Senate, we’re going to need 60 votes, at least 60 votes, which means a combination of seven Democrats and or independents would have to cross the aisle assuming every single Republican votes in step.

That is not going to be easy, but with enough pressure, it’s not impossible, but it is a tall task. So here’s the question, are you going to sit back and ignore it, or are you going to stand up and support it? The NFA has been used to chip away at our rights for far too long. And now there’s a bill that aims to shred it. Will you make the call?
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