WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, August 1st, the American Suppressor Association (ASA), National Rifle Association (NRA), Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), Prime Protection STL Tactical Boutique, and two members of the organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA). The complaint, Brown v. Bondi, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

Until President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the NFA established a $200 tax and tax-enforcement registration regime on certain classes of firearms, including suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and NFA-defined “any other weapons.” With the elimination of this excise tax in the OBBB, the joint complaint alleges that the NFA registration regime is no longer justifiable as an exercise of Congress’s taxing power, nor any other Article I power.

The lawsuit also asserts that the NFA’s registration regime for suppressors and short-barreled rifles violates the Second Amendment. The Supreme Court has established that any regulation on arms-bearing conduct must be consistent with our nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation. The complaint argues there is no tradition that supports the NFA’s registration regime for protected arms such as suppressors and short-barreled rifles.

Click here to read the lawsuit. 

“The National Firearms Act has been a weight around the neck of law-abiding gun owners for nearly a century,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director American Suppressor Association. “With the elimination of the excise tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs through the One Big Beautiful Bill, our lawsuit challenges the NFA as an unconstitutional registry of now untaxed firearms. Common sense and the law are on our side, and we look forward to fighting on behalf of all Americans in Federal Court.”

“The National Firearms Act has infringed on law-abiding Americans’ right to keep and bear arms for nearly a century,” said John Commerford, Executive Director of the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. “Congress took a major step by eliminating the NFA tax on suppressors and short-barreled firearms through the OBBB, and we’re proud to work alongside other leading Second Amendment organizations to finish the job.”

“The National Firearms Act’s registration scheme only exists to ensure that the tax on NFA firearms was paid,” said Adam Kraut, SAF’s Executive Director. “With Congress removing the tax on silencers, short-barreled firearms, and ‘any other weapons,’ the continued inclusion of these items in the NFA serves no purpose, except continuing to retain an impermissible hurdle to the exercise of one’s constitutional right to keep and bear arms. We look forward to relegating this unconstitutional law to the history books.”

“The National Firearms Act isn’t just unconstitutional, it’s a tyrannical abomination,” said Firearms Policy Coalition President Brandon Combs. “Not only does the NFA violate your Second Amendment rights, but Congress never had the lawful authority to pass it in the first place. That makes it a double abuse of power, violating both the right to keep and bear arms and the hard limits the Constitution places on the federal government. We’re proud to fight alongside our allies to end this corrupt, immoral law so peaceable Americans can exercise their rights when, where, and how they choose.”

GRINNELL, Iowa (July 21, 2025) – Brownells is standing up for the Second Amendment this week by donating 5% of all website sales to Gun Owners of America (GOA), an organization dedicated to protecting and defending the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

From Monday, July 21, through Sunday, July 27, every purchase made at Brownells.com will help support GOA’s mission.

Why Your Support Matters Now

GOA is currently leading the charge in courtrooms across America, challenging unconstitutional gun control laws, executive actions, and federal overreach.

Gun Owners of America is actively engaged in some of the most critical Second Amendment legal battles today, including a forthcoming federal lawsuit to dismantle the remaining provisions of the National Firearms Act. Along with a lawsuit challenging the United States Postal Service’s handgun mailing ban as unconstitutional and inconsistent with America’s founding traditions. Additionally, Gun Owners of America has defended the right to build and own homemade firearms while fighting back against ATF overreach on forced reset triggers, pistol braces, and other regulatory abuses.

Brownells is proud to stand with GOA and its no-compromise mission to defend the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

Be Part of 2025 GOALS

In addition to financial support, Brownells is proud to partner with GOA in inviting all freedom-loving Americans to attend the 2025 Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS), the premier event for gun rights activists, brands, and community leaders.

120,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space

Iconic brands in the shooting sports and outdoor industry in attendance

Exclusive product reveals, live panels, workshops, and powerhouse keynote speakers

Family-friendly atmosphere, kids and families welcome!

This isn’t just another convention. GOALS 2025 is a celebration of your rights, your community, and your commitment to liberty.

Brownells and GOA invite everyone in the 2A community to join us for this can’t-miss event.

GOALS 2025 Schedule:

Saturday, August 9th

Doors Open: 8:30 AM

Welcome Ceremony (Main Stage): 9:00 AM

Convention Floor Open: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday, August 10th

Doors Open: 8:30 AM

Opening Session (Main Stage): 9:00 AM

Convention Floor Open: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This is where the heart of the Second Amendment movement comes together.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.– PSQ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH) (“PublicSquare” or the “Company”) today announced its new partnership with Atrius Development Group, a leading innovator in precision rearm components, after the sudden cancellation of Atrius’s payment services by a major vendor. PSQ Payments collaborated closely with the Atrius team to onboard their business, restore checkout functionality, and ensure uninterrupted access to their high-quality rearms components for their eager customers.

“This partnership with Atrius is a reminder that for PSQ Payments, our financial technology efforts are about much more than just processing payments; it’s about standing up for American businesses that are being unfairly targeted,” said Michael Seifert, Chairman and CEO of PublicSquare. “Atrius builds high-performance components for firearm owners protected by the Second Amendment, and we are proud to ensure they receive the respect and service they deserve. PSQ Payments continues to expand its reach across industries affected by financial censorship, with highly competitive rates, live US-based support, and mission-aligned services to freedom-loving businesses nationwide.”

Atrius is known for its agship Forced Reset Selector for the AR-15 platform. However, the company faced unexpected disruptions to its business when its previous payment processor terminated their relationship without warning, citing ideological objections rather than compliance issues or operational concerns. This left the Atrius and its customers in a sudden bind, unable to complete legitimate transactions for legal products.

Atrius resumed full online checkout capabilities within days of the transition. The partnership highlights the shared mission of both companies: defending free enterprise, supporting pro-liberty businesses, and providing alternatives to financial institutions that prioritize politics over principles.

“At a time when we were facing real adversity and being overlooked or mistreated by the very partners we once trusted, PSQ Payments stepped in, not just as a financial partner, but as a believer in our mission,” stated Ryan Spadafore, Founder & CEO of Atrius. “As an American-made company built by everyday Americans and veterans alike, our foundation is rooted in advancing the 2A rights of all Americans. The PSQ Payments team understood that, and their support gave us the breathing room to regroup, rebuild, and stay aligned with our purpose. Our singular focus has always been impact, and this partnership was a turning point for Atrius Development Group. Together we win.”