The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) just dropped a bombshell in Jensen v. ATF, filing a razor-sharp reply and opposition brief that tears into the Trump DOJ’s stubborn defense of the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934. At its core, this legal showdown targets the NFA’s draconian taxes and registration schemes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and other gangster toys from a bygone era—restrictions born from Prohibition-fueled hysteria, not modern threats. FPC doesn’t mince words: they slam the Trump-era DOJ for doubling down on these unconstitutional barriers instead of championing reform, essentially arguing that even a pro-2A administration chose bureaucratic inertia over the Second Amendment’s promise. It’s a stark reminder that government lawyers, regardless of party, often prioritize preserving the machine over dismantling it.
Digging deeper, this brief exposes the hypocrisy in the DOJ’s playbook. They trot out tired Bruen-era dodges, claiming NFA rules are historical analogues to colonial powder storage regs—laughable when you consider the Framers’ armed citizenry faced no such federal shackles. FPC counters with airtight originalism, highlighting how post-1934 inventions like suppressors (hearing protectors, really) shatter any tradition pretense. The implications for the 2A community are electric: a win here could gut the NFA’s foundation, paving the way for suppressor freedom nationwide and pressuring Congress on items like the Hearing Protection Act. But it also spotlights a bipartisan betrayal—Trump’s DOJ mirroring Biden’s in shielding ATF overreach—urging gun owners to demand leaders who actually repeal, not just rhetorically defend, the right to keep and bear arms.
For 2A warriors, this is rally-around-the-flag time. FPC’s filing isn’t just legalese; it’s a clarion call to reject the shall not be infringed… except for taxes nonsense that’s bloated ATF coffers to $1.5 billion annually while criminalizing harmless accessories. If Jensen prevails, expect ripple effects: states like Texas and Florida accelerating suppressor deregulation, and national momentum for full NFA repeal. Stay locked in—donate to FPC, hit the range, and vote like your AR pistol depends on it. The fight’s heating up, and history’s on our side.
