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  I asked Google AI: 1.  Why is the Executive Vice President of NRA also called the CEO? The position of Executive Vice President of the National Rifle Association (NRA) holds a unique dual role within the organization's structure, effectively encompassing the responsibilities of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Here's why: Historical Evolution: While initially focused on marksmanship and training, the NRA shifted towards a stronger political focus in the 1970s. This change in direction brought with it an increased emphasis on leadership and a more prominent public face for the organization. Combined Responsibilities: The individual holding the title of Executive Vice President has traditionally been responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the NRA, making them the functional equivalent of a CEO. This combines the executive and administrative duties of managing a large organization with the public-facing role of a vice...

  March 2, 2018 Too young at the time of his legendary heroics to be trusted with a rifle? (U. S. Army publicity photo) The latest citizen disarmament plot currently being hatched will raise the minimum age for rifle purchases to 21. While some are specifically calling out semi-automatic rifles, others want it all. Such plans are  gaining traction at the state and federal level by no shortage of Democrat opportunists and “bipartisan” Republican panderers, including  Sen. Marco Rubio  and  President Donald Trump . An interesting article over at Firearms News notes  Audie Murphy would have been deemed “too young”  to be trusted with a rifle at the time his legendary heroics earned him recognition as the most decorated combat soldier of WWII.  It goes on to imagine a gun store clerk telling not just him, but “our young combat heroes, veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, who may have lost limbs and fought for our freedom, that they have no Second Amendme...

 Received via email from WarOnGuns Correspondent Scott J : All, Below is some information I gathered that I hope will clarify the history and  final official status of  SBRs, SBSs, and suppressors  in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”. (For a quick read: You can read only the highlights portions.) (For an even quicker read: Just read this "Super Short Summary".) Super Short Summary: Nothing changed except that, after January 1, 2026, you won't be required to pay any tax to make or transfer SBRs, SBS, and Suppressors. SBR = Short-Barreled Rifle SBS = Short-Barreled Shotgun Suppressor = Sometimes referred to as a "silencer" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Reconciliation Bill Passes Making Tax Stamps for SBRs, SBS, and Suppressors $0" Ammoland Inc. Posted on July 5, 2025 by John Crump https://www.ammoland.com/2025/07/reconciliation-bill-passes-making...