Bill · H.R. 7134· House(119-HR-7134)
Destroy Zombie Guns Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2026
- Last activity
- 1/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Maxwell Frost
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Destroy Zombie Guns Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code regarding firearm destruction. It makes it unlawful for persons engaged in the business of destroying firearms to fail to destroy every component of a firearm that was shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce. The bill expands the definition of "engaged in the business" to include those who primarily earn profit through the destruction of firearms or components. It also establishes specific penalties for violations. Violators could face fines and up to two years in prison. Additionally, the Attorney General may suspend or revoke a licensee's license.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill enhances gun control by requiring the total destruction of all firearm components to prevent 'zombie guns' from being reassembled.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
The bill imposes strict destruction standards on those in the firearm destruction business to prevent incomplete destruction of firearm components.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+2
The bill ensures that firearms intended for destruction are fully rendered inoperable by requiring the destruction of every component.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
The bill imposes strict criminal penalties and mandatory license revocation for failure to comply with full component destruction.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Ensures complete destruction of firearms: The bill requires that every component of a firearm shipped in interstate or foreign commerce be destroyed, which prevents partial destruction of firearms (Section 2(a)).
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Establishes accountability for destruction businesses: By defining a "destroyer of firearms" as someone who devotes time and labor to this task for profit, the law creates a clear standard for those in this trade (Section 2(b)).
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Implements strict penalties for non-compliance: The bill provides for fines and up to two years in prison for those who do not destroy every component, providing a deterrent against improper destruction practices (Section 2(c)).
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Allows for license oversight: The Attorney General has the authority to suspend or revoke the licenses of those who violate these destruction requirements (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict penalties for first-time violators: The bill allows for the suspension of a licensee's license after the first violation of the new destruction requirements (Section 2(c)).
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Mandatory license revocation: For any subsequent violations of the destruction requirements, the Attorney General is required to immediately revoke the person's license (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners+2Good For Business Owners-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Lucy McBathDemocrat · Georgia