Videos tagged with CFR

This video explains how the executive branch, through regulatory changes and agency policy, can significantly impact firearms laws without congressional action. It details how regulations, rather than laws passed by Congress, are the basis for many ATF record-keeping requirements, such as the retention of Form 4473s and out-of-business records. The speaker suggests that the President could unilaterally order the destruction of these records, effectively 'nuking' future gun control efforts.

The ATF is planning to hire 140 new special agents and 160 industry operation inspectors, totaling 300 new enforcement personnel. This expansion is primarily funded through President Biden's budgetary request for the Department of Justice. The speaker suggests this move indicates a strategy to increase enforcement on the firearms industry, particularly FFLs, through regulatory changes and increased inspections, bypassing legislative action.

This video delves into the complex definitions used by the ATF regarding firearms, specifically focusing on the distinction between handguns, rifles, shotguns, and general firearms under the Gun Control Act and the National Firearms Act (NFA). It highlights how the ATF's interpretation of these definitions, particularly concerning AR and AK pistols, could lead to them being classified as 'Any Other Weapon' (AOW) under the NFA, requiring a tax stamp. The discussion also touches upon the potential motivations behind the ATF's fluid stance and the implications for firearm owners and manufacturers.