Gun Control Gun Control: It’s Not About Your Safety. It’s About Theirs. Zion Patriot, July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 We’re told gun control is about safety. About reducing crime. About protecting our communities. But let’s be honest—if that were true, we’d see real results by now. Instead, what we see is rising crime in cities with the strictest gun laws, armed security for politicians who claim you don’t need…
2A News The Constitutional Case for Repealing the NFA Zion Patriot, July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 With the recent passage of HR1—which strips the $200 NFA tax for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and Any Other Weapons—and the lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America and others to remove the registration requirement for these same items, gun owners should have reason to celebrate what feels like…
2A News GOA Lawsuit Path to the Supreme Court Zion Patriot, July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 With the GOA lawsuit now on the table, many gun owners are asking: How exactly does this play out? Here’s a clear roadmap of the legal process ahead—and the possible curveballs. 1️⃣ Filing and Initial Proceedings (District Court) ✅ Outcome at this stage:Either: 2️⃣ Appeal to the Fifth Circuit Court…
2A News Why the Fight Isn’t Over: Even With the $0 NFA Tax, Congress Can Bring It Back Zion Patriot, July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 In the hours after President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, Gun Owners of America filed the first major lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The lawsuit targets the registration and regulatory requirements for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs—arguing that since the tax is now $0,…
2A News One Big Beautiful Bill Passes House 218–214: NFA Tax Repeal Heads to Trump’s Desk Zion Patriot, July 3, 2025July 4, 2025 In a historic vote, the House of Representatives has passed the Senate’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) by a narrow margin of 218–214, sending it to President Trump’s desk for signature. The final vote came after days of procedural brinkmanship, hours-long speeches—including a marathon filibuster by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries—and…
2A News House Rules Committee Passes Senate’s HR1 With No Changes Zion Patriot, July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 The battle over the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has entered a volatile phase. Last night, the House Rules Committee advanced the Senate-passed bill—including the $0 NFA tax stamp—but without Rep. Clyde’s amendment to repeal NFA registration in a 7-6 vote. While the Rules Committee vote was close, this clears…
2A News Update: New Amendment Could Repeal NFA Registry as Trump, GOP Leaders Push Final Passage Zion Patriot, July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 Two major developments have dropped as H.R. 1 returns to the House: ✅ Rep. Andrew Clyde’s Amendment Rep. Andrew Clyde, backed by Gun Owners of America, has introduced an amendment in the House Rules Committee to fully repeal the National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled…
2A News 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨Senate Passes H.R. 1 With $0 NFA Tax Stamp—What Happens Next? Zion Patriot, July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 In a dramatic vote, the U.S. Senate has passed H.R. 1—the sweeping budget reconciliation package that includes the repeal of the $200 NFA tax stamp on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs. The final tally was 51–50, with Senator J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Three Republican Senators voted…
HPA & Short Act in HR1 How the Senate Can Overrule the Parliamentarian Zion Patriot, July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 The Senate Parliamentarian has become the focus of furious debate over the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), especially after advising against parts of the repeal of the NFA tax stamp. Many are now asking: Can the Senate simply ignore the Parliamentarian and move forward anyway? The answer is yes—but with…
2A News The $1 NFA tax amendment: The NFA’s Last Legal Fig Leaf Zion Patriot, June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 BREAKING: Senator Murphy has filed an amendment to H.R. 1 that would change the NFA tax on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs from $0 to $1. Why does this matter? Because this is no ordinary compromise. This is a last-ditch effort to save the NFA from total collapse in court….