Gun Owners of America has announced its support for legislation introduced by Rep. Lauren Boebert that would remove the federal tax applied to automatic weapons. The organization’s endorsement centers on eliminating the existing tax burden that applies to these firearms under current federal law.

Boebert’s measure targets the tax requirement tied to automatic weapons and would end that specific federal charge if enacted. The proposal has drawn attention within Second Amendment advocacy circles as a direct change to how the federal government treats these firearms.

In its statement backing the bill, Gun Owners of America framed the issue as one of protecting constitutional rights and reducing federal barriers. From a limited-government perspective, the group’s position reflects a broader argument that lawful gun ownership should not be conditioned on special federal taxation.

The endorsement also highlights how national gun-rights organizations are prioritizing legislative efforts that address not only bans and regulations, but also cost-based restrictions. Supporters typically view these taxes as a policy tool that can discourage ownership through financial pressure rather than through an outright prohibition.

For now, the development is the introduction of the bill and GOA’s public support for it, setting the stage for continued debate in Congress over whether the tax on automatic weapons should remain in place or be repealed.