Removing antiques from the US NFA

[LAR-15]

So a few weeks ago I posted how I gave this proposal to a representative of one of my senator's:

(In 1999 Congress exempted muzzle loading firearms from the Gun Control Act but not the National Firearms Act. This would correct that oversight).

A BILL
To standardize the definition of ‘antique firearm’ between the Gun Control Act and the National Firearms Act
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act/Amendment may be cited as the `_____________’

SEC. 2. STANDARDIZING AMENDMENT

(a) Section 5845(g) of chapter 53 Title 26 United States Code is rewritten to read:
‘The term “antique firearm” has the same meaning as found in Section 921(a)(16) of Chapter 44 Title 18 United States Code. It shall also include any muzzle loading firearm that cannot fire conventional fixed cartridge ammunition regardless of the date of manufacture of such firearm .’


UPDATE:


I hadn't heard anything so I called back and I was told they would look into what is going on my proposal. I will call again soon to politely keep the pressure on- let them know I am serious about passing this.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Muzzleloaders are not currently subject to the NFA.

 

[Third_Rail]

Antique arms and replicas thereof aren't - there is some controversy on whether modern styled muzzleloaders are or are not subject to the 1934NFA.

 

[LAR-15]

That is why I gave it to my senator's office to look at it.

They said they would and get back to me.

 

[LAR-15]

And not all antique arms are excempt from the NFA- just certain ones made before 1898 that fire obsolete cartridges

 

[LAR-15]

(g) Antique firearm
The term “antique firearm” means any firearm not designed or redesigned for using rim fire or conventional center fire ignition with fixed ammunition and manufactured in or before 1898 (including any matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar type of ignition system or replica thereof, whether actually manufactured before or after the year 1898) and also any firearm using fixed ammunition manufactured in or before 1898, for which ammunition is no longer manufactured in the United States and is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.