Gun Laws And 2a
Congressman Wied Introduces FIRE Act to End Magazine Capacity Bans
New federal legislation seeks to nullify all magazine-capacity restrictions nationwide
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Washington, D.C.
On July 17, 2025, Congressman Tony Wied (RWI) introduced the Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act, a federal bill designed to preempt and prohibit all federal, state, and local laws restricting magazine capacity. This move addresses what backers describe as a patchwork of capacity bans that challenge Second Amendment shall not be infringed principles. The bill would override existing restrictions in states like California, Colorado, Maryland, and others, codifying a national standard that allows magazines of any capacity. Critics argue such limits aid in reducing violence, but pro-2A groups disagree. The NRAILA, NSSF, and Gun Owners of America endorse the bill, citing industry data indicating more than 70percent of magazines produced between 1990 and 2021 exceed ten rounds, classifying them as standard capacity. Supporters claim the legislation restores public access and legal clarity for shooters, hunters, and law enforcement. Opponents argue such sweeping preemption could impede local crime-fighting efforts. Congressional insiders suggest the FIRE Act faces strong Republican backing in the House but is expected to stall in the Senate, given slim GOP margins.