Two judges rule Trump admin must keep SNAP benefits in place as shutdown drags on [More]
Translation: Apparatchiks just bought Schumer time to continue the shutdown.
Tag: government shutdown
A Privilege Delayed
ATF Recalls NFA Examiners to Work During Shutdown in Response to Pressure from GOA [More]
Now you can register them in a timely manner just like the Founders intended.
Silent Running
Yay! No tax!
Like that was the real issue.
If they’d been taken out of the NFA like should have been done, this wouldn’t be an issue, would it?
It’s Not Like It’s a Right or Anything
NFA approvals are paused until the shutdown ends. This means no new tax stamps will be issued until ATF staff return to work. [More]
I wonder what text, history, and tradition have to say about that…
AI Overview
Due to the 2025 federal government shutdown, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) has halted the processing of NFA firearms approvals, such as those for suppressors and short-barreled rifles. The ATF eForms system remains online for submissions, but applications will not be reviewed or approved until the shutdown ends and staff return to work.
Here is what you need to know about the current situation:
Approvals are paused: While you can still submit NFA paperwork, no new tax stamps will be issued during the government shutdown. This applies to all National Firearms Act (NFA) items.
Submissions are still possible: You can continue to file and certify NFA paperwork electronically through the eForms portal or other platforms. Submitting your application now will secure your place in the processing queue once the government reopens.
Delays are expected: When the shutdown ends, a backlog of applications will likely cause a delay in processing times.
Status of NFA regulations: Recent legislation, “H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill,” was signed in July 2025 and eliminated the $200 NFA tax for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns, effective January 1, 2026.
However, registration and compliance requirements remain. The tax repeal does not change the requirement to submit all necessary forms (Form 1 or Form 4, fingerprints, photos) and maintain records.
