ATF
SCOTUS To Hear Case Which Could Reduce The ATF’s Power
One of the biggest problems with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) isn’t that it enforces the law. I mean, it exists explicitly for that purpose, so that’s kind of what it’s supposed to be doing. No, the biggest problem is that in addition to enforcing those rules, it also gets to…
Read MoreDiscontinuance of Accessory Classifications
Not exactly sure of the implications here… anyone feel free to enlighten me in the comments. Effective immediately, any requests for a determination on how an accessory affects the classification of a firearm under the GCA or NFA must include a firearm with the accessory already installed. Except in cases of conditional import determinations, FTISB…
Read MoreATF: Assault Rifles Do Not Exist
A Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) “white paper†correctly identifies “assault weapons†as a politically contrived term with no real meaning and recommends dramatic federal law revisions in how they are regulated. Authored by ATF second-in-command Ronald Turk, the “white paper†also supports the proposed “Hearing Protection Act,†which would eliminate firearm…
Read MoreATF & .50 Caliber AR Uppers
Our friends over at The Firearm Blog have reported another odd direction with regards to a specific manufacturer’s implementation of .50 BMG bolt-action upper receivers. Read the article: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/07/30/breaking-news-atf-is-classifying-50-cal-bolt-action-ar-uppers-as-firearm/
Read MoreWeaponized ATF
What’s a politician to do when it’s clear that people will vigorously resist attempts to restrict their lives? Well, you could empower government officials to arbitrarily punish anybody who might help them exercise their freedom. That’s the approach favored by three Democratic members of Congress, who appear to see the path to limiting private firearms…
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