Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today led a group of senators in introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019, an updated bill to ban the sale, transfer, manufacture and importation of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. In addition to Feinstein, Murphy and Blumenthal, cosponsors of the bill include…
Read MoreAs the government shutdown extends into its third week, suppressor buyers and dealers across the country have one resounding question: will the shutdown have an impact on suppressor transfers? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. After speaking with sources in the administration, ASA can confirm that the NFA Division is NOT processing tax-paid transfers during the…
Read MoreOn January 1st of 2019, new gun laws went into effect from Washington State’s Initiative 1639. One popular Western Washington gun dealer, Lynnwood Gun and Ammunition is not playing ball. As it turns out, they’re legally correct in not doing so. I-1639 did a number of things, including raising the minimum age to purchase Semi…
Read MoreThe long road to banning bump stocks in the wake of the Oct. 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting will come to an end in 90 days when a final rule drafted by the Department of Justice and prompted by President Donald Trump becomes law, the Review Journal has learned. The devices, which accelerate the…
Read MoreNever met Jeff from Gunblast, but I’ve enjoyed his work over the years and have communicated via email with him a few times.
Read MoreNew Jersey citizens who possess firearm magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition will be violating state law starting Tuesday. In June, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a “high capacity†magazine ban that mandates anyone in possession of 10+ round magazines is required to surrender them, transfer them to someone who is licensed…
Read MoreOne 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 MoreNot 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 MoreThe AR is like an internal combustion engine. There’s a lot of friction – and associated heat and wear – that occurs during a shot. Even more so when firing multiple rounds. The key to having a smooth running, reliable AR is lubrication. Compared to most rifles and carbines the AR doesn’t have a lot…
Read More2023 Texas Gun Legislation
Legislation affecting gun rights in the 2023 session.
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