The reconciliation bill eliminated the $200 NFA tax stamp on firearm suppressors. Sales surged 73% in one quarter. Suppressors reduce the sound of gunfire, making it harder for bystanders and law enforcement to identify active shooters. The deregulation was buried in a budget bill with no standalone debate.
Restore NFA regulation of suppressors and require the same background check and registration process that applied before the reconciliation bill. Public safety policy should not be enacted through budget riders.