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Short-Barreled Rifle Regulations Eased: Benefits for Owners

This bill aims to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms subject to special regulations, simplifying their ownership and transfer. Citizens owning such rifles can expect the elimination of certain federal registration and tax requirements, as well as the preemption of some state laws. The changes are intended to facilitate the use of these firearms for home defense and competitive shooting.
Key points
Short-barreled rifles will no longer be treated as a special category of firearms subject to strict federal regulations.
Federal taxes and registration requirements for short-barreled rifles will be eliminated.
Federal authorities will destroy existing registrations and transfer applications for short-barreled rifles.
Certain state and local laws regarding registration, licensing, or taxation of short-barreled rifles will be preempted.
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Additional Information
Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2021
Print number: HR 933
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Process start date: 2021-02-08