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Sen. Murphy’s Crushing NFA Tax Proposal is Really a Preview
Sen. Murphy's proposal could lead to a significant increase in the National Firearms Act tax
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Washington, D.C.
Senator Chris Murphy's latest proposal seeks to raise the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax to an astonishing $4,709, a move that critics argue is designed to push law-abiding citizens out of the gun market. This proposal, introduced quietly as an amendment to a military spending bill, aims to penalize lawful gun owners who wish to purchase suppressors, short-barrel rifles, and shotguns. The tax increase would represent an astronomical hike from the previous $200, raising concerns about the constitutional implications of such a measure. Proponents of the proposal argue that it would address concerns over gun violence, while gun rights groups insist its a punitive measure that unfairly targets responsible gun owners.