Women for Gun Rights announces support for the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act, introduced by U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.). The bill seeks to modernize outdated provisions in the National Firearms Act (NFA) and remove unnecessary barriers to self-defense, particularly those affecting women and families.

“For too long, federal red tape has made it harder for women to choose the tools that best suit their needs for personal protection,” said Dianna Muller, Founder of Women for Gun Rights. “Senator Marshall’s SHORT Act is a welcome effort to lift those barriers so we can effectively exercise our rights and freedoms.”

The SHORT Act would eliminate certain restrictions and tax requirements placed on short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and other firearms under the NFA. These platforms are often favored by women and first-time gun owners for their ease of use and suitability for home defense. Scientifically, women tend to have smaller frames and shorter arms, making shorter-barreled firearms a more practical and accessible option for safe, effective handling.

“Every woman should be free to make informed decisions about how to protect herself and her loved ones—without unnecessary interference from Washington,” said Tammy Bartels, WGR Kansas State Director. “Women for Gun Rights applauds Senator Marshall’s leadership and urges Congress to consider this legislation as part of a broader conversation about individual rights, public safety, and the empowerment of responsible gun owners across the country.”

Women for Gun Rights is a national organization of women committed to safeguarding the Second Amendment. Visit womenforgunrights.org for more.