Repeals the ban on possession or transfer of machineguns as outlined in the Hughes Amendment.
The Firearm Freedom Act of 2026 seeks to repeal the Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act, which currently prohibits the possession or transfer of machineguns. This bill would remove the legal restrictions on these firearms, allowing for their possession and transfer under federal law. The changes would apply to all machineguns as defined under the Hughes Amendment.
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