10/30/2025
ASA Applauds Introduction of Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the American Suppressor Association (ASA) released a statement of support for the Firearms Access During Shutdowns Act introduced by U.S. Representative Ben Cline and Senator Jim Risch. If passed, the bill would ensure that firearms commerce and processing continue in the event of a government shutdown.
“We applaud Congressman Cline and Senator Risch for standing up for millions of law-abiding gun owners and defending Second Amendment rights in the midst of the Democrat-led government shutdown,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the American Suppressor Association. “The Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act would codify in statute that, while the unconstitutional NFA registry remains in place, government shutdowns cannot be used to punish gunowners. For too long, lawful firearm and suppressor owners have faced unnecessary delays and uncertainty every time Washington fails to do its job. The American Suppressor Association helped lead the fight to get NFA inspectors back to work during the shutdown, and we stand firmly behind this critical legislation to protect and preserve Americans’ Second Amendment rights.”