ATF Issues PSA To All FFLs
Advisory makes clear that investigation of willful efforts to violate federal laws regulating the manufacture and sale of firearm frames and receivers is an ATF priority.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a public safety advisory to the firearms industry and the public regarding the application of Final Rule 2021-05F, Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms. The advisory highlights the public safety threats addressed by the final rule and makes clear that ATF will continue to prioritize investigations involving willful efforts to violate the provisions of the Gun Control Act, as implemented in the final rule, regulating the manufacture and sale of firearm frames and receivers.
“People who engage in the business of dealing firearms are subject to the Gun Control Act,” said ATF Director Steven Dettelbach. “That means they need to run background checks and sell guns with serial numbers. That is what the ghost gun rule is about. Today’s advisory is simple. If you’re dealing firearms — including items that can be readily converted to a working firearm — ATF is going to make sure that you are following the same laws as everyone else.”
Read the rest of the article: https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/law-enforcement-and-public-safety/atf-issues-public-safety-advisory-to-all-federal-firearms-licensees-manufacturers-and-distributors-on-violations-of-frame-or-receiver-rule/
What a smarmy and condescending letter. You know they are also coming down on innocent mistakes and errors, not just willful violations.