NFA (National Firearms Act)

The National Firearms Act (NFA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1934 that regulates certain types of firearms and accessories, such as silencers, short-barreled rifles, and machine guns. It requires these items to be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and imposes taxes and licensing requirements on manufacturers, sellers, and owners. The goal is to control weapons that are particularly dangerous or easily concealed. The NFA's rules are strict, and possessing unregistered or illegally transferred NFA weapons can lead to severe penalties.