What Gun Owners Need to Know About NFA Reform in 2026

The No Lowballers crew returns for a high-impact discussion on one of the most significant changes in NFA policy in nearly a century. Host Logan Metesh of High Caliber History and GunBroker.com’s Allen Forkner welcome Bill Sack, Director of Legal Operations at the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), to unpack the recent passage of what’s been dubbed “the big, beautiful bill.” For the first time since 1934, the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) is being eliminated — but the fight isn’t over. Bill explains the legislative mechanics, court strategy, and what this incremental but historic victory means for gun owners nationwide. From Bruen and McDonald to a new lawsuit that could take down the NFA’s registration requirement, this episode is packed with insight, context, and clarity you won’t get from internet outrage alone. 🔹 Featuring a deep dive into the origins of the NFA and how organized crime shaped federal firearms policy 🔹 The critical difference between removing the NFA tax vs. ending the registration requirement 🔹 Behind the scenes: How Senate procedure and the Byrd Rule impacted the final version of the bill 🔹 Why this partial win still marks a historic first for pro-2A legislative progress 🔹 An overview of the new joint lawsuit to challenge NFA registration without a tax to justify it 🔹 Legal strategy explained: attacking the issue legislatively and judicially for longer-term victories 🔹 Suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs after Jan. 1, 2026 — what changes and what doesn’t 🔹 Clarifying myths about “accessories” and the ongoing battle to define suppressors as arms 🔹 The importance of showing up at the ballot box and taking someone new to the range 🔹 Why this is not a compromise — and why it’s time to celebrate a major step forward 🎯 Whether you're a collector, a suppressor fan, or a 2A policy nerd, this episode lays out what happened, why it matters, and what’s coming next. Share it with your shooting buddies and help spread real information instead of social media noise. Listen now on your favorite platform and don’t forget: If you’re already a subscriber, make sure to re-subscribe using the updated links below to keep receiving new episodes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoPXevKfKwruKcEcV4ir3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-lowballers/id1812452370 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f74f614-ea1c-4ca6-abd4-cfaf5135bf8e/no-lowballers iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/274120614/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6595321 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NoLowballersPodcast/videos To stream directly or learn more, visit www.gunbroker.com/c/podcast Follow No Lowballers on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content, historical deep dives and weekly drops every Thursday.