Videos tagged with Delegation Doctrine

This expert analysis from Armed Scholar details the ATF's final rule on pistol braces and the immediate legal challenges filed against it. The video explains how the ATF has expanded the definition of a 'rifle' to reclassify most braced pistols as Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs), subject to NFA regulations. It highlights key legal arguments, including violations of the delegation doctrine and reliance on precedent like Cargill v. ATF, as plaintiffs seek to halt the rule.

The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed a motion to have the ATF's entire 'Frames and Receivers' rule thrown out. This legal action argues that the ATF, under the Department of Justice, has usurped legislative powers by redefining frames and receivers, particularly concerning 'ghost guns.' The FPC cites three primary constitutional violations: the rule's vagueness, its infringement on First Amendment speech rights, and a violation of the separation of powers through executive overreach.