Bill · S. 3514· Senate(119-S-3514)
Less Than Lethal Act
- Introduced
- 12/16/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S8782)
- Sponsored by
- John Barrasso
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Less Than Lethal Act and was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Barrasso. The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the National Firearms Act. It accounts for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons. Specifically, the bill exempts certain less-than-lethal projectile devices and related shells or cartridges from firearms and ammunition taxes. It also exempts certain less-than-lethal projectile devices from the National Firearms Act.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
Encourages the adoption and availability of less-than-lethal self-defense and law enforcement tools by removing restrictive federal hurdles.
Does this protect the right to own guns?+3
Eases regulatory and tax burdens on alternative self-defense projectile devices.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Manufacturers and sellers of less-than-lethal devices benefit from reduced tax burdens and clearer regulatory definitions.
The opposite
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?-2
Exempts certain projectile devices from the National Firearms Act and specific taxes, which may concern strict gun control advocates.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tax Exemption for Devices: Section 2 amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to state that the tax imposed by section 4181 shall not apply to any less-than-lethal projectile device, certain devices on a list made available by the Secretary, and specific shells or cartridges designed for use in those devices. This could be positive because it removes taxes on these specific items.
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Tax Exemption for Shells and Cartridges: Section 2 also exempts shells or cartridges that meet specific requirements and are designed for use in less-than-lethal projectile devices from the firearms and ammunition tax. This is a positive outcome for individuals purchasing these specific types of ammunition.
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Exemption from the National Firearms Act: Section 3 amends section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by inserting less-than-lethal projectile devices into the exception list alongside antique firearms. This means these devices are exempted from the National Firearms Act.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No explicit negative impacts identified: Based strictly on the text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Gun Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Reduces Middle Class Taxes+2Reduces Small Business Taxes+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Improves Interstate Commerce+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3Improves Second Amendment Protections+3Improves Gun Control Measures-2
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S8782)
- Introduced in Senate
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