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Federal law related to National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamps has changed in a major way in 2026 — especially for suppressors and other regulated firearms accessories. If you’ve ever hesitated to buy an NFA item because of the $200 tax requirement, this update matters. Here’s what you need to know. 🧾 What Actually Changed As of January 1, 2026, the long-standing $200 federal NFA tax stamp fee for certain items was eliminated. This means suppressors (silencers), short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and items classified as “Any Other Weapon” (AOWs) no longer require the traditional $200 tax payment when filing an ATF transfer (Form 4) or build application (Form 1). What’s Now $0 NFA Item Tax Before 2026 Tax As of Jan 1 2026 Suppressors (silencers) $200 $0 Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs) $200 $0 Short-Barreled Shotguns (SBSs) $200 $0 Any Other Weapon (AOW) $200 / $5 $0 Items still subject to the $200 tax include: Machine guns Destructive devices The t...

  Nebraska Concealed Carry Law Update — What It Means for You and Traveling Across State Lines Nebraska’s concealed carry rules have changed, and if you carry a handgun — whether daily or occasionally — it’s important to understand what this means both inside Nebraska and when traveling to other states. Below is a plain-language breakdown plus a printable travel checklist you can use before every trip. ✅ What Changed in Nebraska Nebraska now allows permitless concealed carry for qualified individuals. That means many lawful firearm owners can carry concealed within Nebraska without first obtaining a concealed handgun permit. Basic requirements still apply: You must be legally allowed to possess a firearm You must meet state age requirements You cannot be a prohibited person under state or federal law Restricted locations still apply (schools, certain government buildings, posted private property, etc.) Important: Permitless carry does not remove location restr...