H.R. 373: Second Amendment Guarantee Act (SAGA)
National Association for Gun Rights Position: Support
- PREVENTS states and localities from imposing stricter gun laws on rifles and shotguns. Prohibits any regulation, prohibition, registration, or licensing requirement on rifles, shotguns, or their components that exceeds federal law.
- Section 2(b)(1), 18 U.S.C. § 927
- BANS state and local taxes, fees, or penalties on rifles and shotguns. Stops states from imposing extra financial burdens on gun owners by taxing firearm ownership or transactions beyond what federal law allows.
- Section 2(b)(1), 18 U.S.C. § 927
- NULLIFIES existing state and local gun control laws that violate the Act. Any law restricting rifles, shotguns, or related components more than federal law is automatically invalid and unenforceable.
- Section 2(b)(1), 18 U.S.C. § 927
- PROTECTS firearm parts and accessories. Includes not just rifles and shotguns, but also magazines, stocks, pistol grips, and other components under its protections.
- Section 2(b)(1), 18 U.S.C. § 927
- ALLOWS gun owners to sue states and local governments for violations. Individuals can take legal action against unconstitutional gun restrictions and recover attorneys’ fees if they win.
- Section 2(b)(2), 18 U.S.C. § 927
