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TX signs bill reforming NFA firearm policies, help me understand...
Posted on 6/9/15 at 2:17 am
Posted on 6/9/15 at 2:17 am
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AUSTIN, TEXAS –-(Ammoland.com)- In a major advance for owners of guns and accessories regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA), most notably silencers or suppressors, Texas Governor Greg Abbott on May 22 2015 signed Senate Bill 473, reforming the state’s so-called “Defense to Prosecution” (DTP) law.
Texas is the second state this session, following Tennessee, to reform DTP laws at the request of the NFA Freedom Alliance. Todd Rathner, executive director of the NFA Freedom Alliance, commented,
“Because Texas has one of the nation’s highest rates of NFA ownership, this bill was a top priority in our inaugural session. Now, Texans who own NFA weapons will be able to rest easy knowing they aren’t going to be arrested because of a poorly worded law.”
The NFA Freedom Alliance’s other legislative victories this session include:
Montana – Passed a law legalizing hunting with suppressors.
Arkansas – Passed “Shall Certify” legislation compelling law enforcement to certify NFA forms if the applicant is not a prohibited possessor.
Tennessee – Passed DTP reform, fully legalizing NFA weapons possession.
Founded in October of 2014, The NFA Freedom Alliance entered the 2015 legislative session with a very aggressive agenda and accomplished those goals with the support of grassroots supporters plus a handful of manufacturers and retailers.
Rathner added, “Now that NFA industry has seen what we can accomplish, we hope that support from the manufacturers and retailers will help us make even greater strides in 2016.”
These remarkable successes are just the first step for the NFA Freedom Alliance. The NFAFA needs the support of NFA gun owners nationwide, to continue this vital work.
Anyone wishing to see more pro-NFA initiatives like these can support the NFA Freedom Alliance and earn a chance to win an SBR/suppressor combination, by making a donation at https://secure.nfafa.org/giveaway.cfm.
The NFA Freedom Alliance is the strongest direct action/lobbying organization working at the state and federal level to ease restrictions on the ownership, manufacture, sale, and use of items regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). www.nfafa.org
This post was edited on 6/9/15 at 2:24 am
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Posted on 6/9/15 at 12:55 pm to MisterSenator
Regarding possession of an NFA item... Previously (well up until Sept 2015), you can technically be arrested for possessing silencer, suppressor, etc. They are illegal to own in the state of Texas. Texas legalized hunting with suppressors back in Sept. 2012. I know it's contradictory.
I bring my gear to the range all the time knowing that there is a very small and unlikely chance that I could be placed under arrest possessing those NFA items.
The fact that I have the proper "federal" paperwork would allow me a "defense to prosecution". I would not be put away for possession of the NFA items. But, I would have to go through the headache of being arrested and getting a date with a judge.
More on the subject.
I bring my gear to the range all the time knowing that there is a very small and unlikely chance that I could be placed under arrest possessing those NFA items.
The fact that I have the proper "federal" paperwork would allow me a "defense to prosecution". I would not be put away for possession of the NFA items. But, I would have to go through the headache of being arrested and getting a date with a judge.
More on the subject.
Posted on 6/9/15 at 6:21 pm to LSUmakemewanna
Gotcha, that makes a lot more sense now. Thanks!
one last thing,
So you still need all of the stamps and paperwork tc in Texas that you'd need for the federal government, but you would still or not still need them for Texas authorities?
one last thing,
So you still need all of the stamps and paperwork tc in Texas that you'd need for the federal government, but you would still or not still need them for Texas authorities?
Posted on 6/9/15 at 7:12 pm to MisterSenator
Technically you are not required to show your tax stamps to anyone besides the ATF or IRS. However a LEO also has the right to hold you in jail for 24 hours before charging you.... So I think I would be prepared to show the stamps to a LEO if asked.
This post was edited on 6/9/15 at 7:13 pm
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