This video from Washington Gun Law TV Live provides an expert-level breakdown of the Fifth Circuit's ruling in Vanderstock v. Garland, which overturned the ATF's rule on unfinished frames and receivers. The court found the ATF exceeded its statutory authority by redefining 'firearm' to include partially complete parts, a power reserved for Congress. This ruling is a significant victory for lawful gun owners, particularly those building firearms from 80% lowers.
A recent Fifth Circuit Court ruling has overturned the ATF's Frame & Receiver Final Rule, declaring it unlawful agency action. The court found that the ATF cannot redefine what constitutes a firearm without violating federal law, specifically regarding unfinished frames and receivers. This decision potentially allows companies to resume selling frames and jigs, and future rulings from the Fifth Circuit regarding other ATF regulations, like the pistol brace rule, are anticipated with optimism.
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