Videos tagged with Engaged in the Business Rule

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and ATF are reportedly revisiting and revising the 'frames and receivers' rule and the 'engaged in the business' rule. This follows the DOJ voluntarily dismissing its appeal in a Fifth Circuit case against the ATF, indicating the current rules are on shaky legal ground. A new notice of proposed rulemaking is expected, suggesting a strategic retreat by the government to avoid a definitive court loss and to re-attempt regulation with a revised approach.

This video provides an expert breakdown of the House Appropriations Bill's provisions impacting the Second Amendment. It details the deletion of the ATF/DEA merger, the proposed 25% cut to the ATF's budget, and the defunding of the ATF's illegal gun registry. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge of firearms law and legislative processes, also covers the defunding of the Frame and Receiver rule, the Pistol Brace rule, and the elimination of federal red flag laws.

This video reports on the firing of ATF Senior Policy Counsel Eric Epstein, who was involved in drafting controversial gun control regulations like the pistol brace rule and the 'engaged in the business' rule. It also highlights a new ATF policy, influenced by GOA's reporting, that limits the use of the NICS background check system for state-level investigations, preventing states from using federal resources for their own gun control enforcement. The video frames these events as victories for Second Amendment rights.

This video discusses the ATF's 'Engaged in the Business' rule, which expands the definition of who needs a Federal Firearms License (FFL) to sell firearms. The ATF is reportedly seeking to delay a court judgment on this rule, which is being challenged by several states and gun rights organizations. The rule lowers the threshold for requiring an FFL, potentially impacting private gun sales and transactions at gun shows or online.

This video discusses a pro-Second Amendment executive order signed by President Trump, directing the Department of Justice to investigate potential infringements. It highlights a letter from 30 Senators to the ATF demanding the rescission of four specific rules: the 'engaged in the business' rule, the frames and receivers rule, the pistol brace rule, and the zero tolerance policy. The speaker expresses a mixed view, acknowledging the positive step but criticizing the delay in action and advocating for broader legislative changes.

Nearly 30 US Senators have sent a letter to the acting ATF Director demanding the rescission of four specific Biden-era gun control measures. These regulations, labeled as unlawful, include the 'engaged in the business' rule, the pistol brace rule, the 'ghost gun' rule, and the zero-tolerance policy for FFLs. The senators argue these policies infringe upon Second Amendment rights and overstep executive authority, coinciding with President Trump's executive order to review such actions.

This video discusses the implications of the President directing Attorney General Bondi to dismiss US Attorneys hired by the Biden administration, specifically in relation to ongoing firearms-related legal cases. The speaker expresses a desire for all individuals involved in litigating against gun rights to be removed from their positions, arguing that their actions violated their oaths and the Constitution.

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) highlights ten significant victories in 2024 for gun rights. Key wins include securing an injunction against the ATF's 'Engaged in the Business' rule, the Supreme Court striking down the bumpstock ban in Garland v. Cargill, and the repeal of an unconstitutional veteran gun ban. GOA also celebrated a historic ATF budget cut, state-level legislative successes like constitutional carry in two new states, and a lawsuit that led New York City to issue out-of-state permits.

This video features Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America (GOA) discussing recent legal and legislative victories for gun rights advocates. Key points include a preliminary injunction against the ATF's 'Engaged in the Business' rule, budget cuts to the ATF, and language requiring faster suppressor approvals. Pratt also touches on the Supreme Court's ruling on Chevron deference and its potential impact on Second Amendment cases. He announces the inaugural GOA 'GOALS' convention in Knoxville, TN, highlighting it as a crucial event for Second Amendment supporters.

Representative Jim Jordan and the Committee on the Weaponization of Government are proposing significant defunding measures for federal law enforcement agencies including the FBI, ATF, and DOJ. These proposals aim to rein in alleged abuses, stop politicized prosecutions, and halt the enforcement of specific ATF rules, particularly those concerning firearms with stabilizing braces and definitions of 'frame or receiver'. The move is framed as a response to perceived 'lawfare' tactics and executive overreach.

This video details a lawsuit filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and several states against the ATF's 'Engaged in the Business' rule. The lawsuit argues the rule is unconstitutional and exceeds the ATF's statutory authority by redefining what constitutes dealing firearms. Speakers highlight concerns that the rule could criminalize occasional firearm sales between private citizens, impacting collectors and hobbyists.

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses the ATF's new proposed rule concerning the definition of 'engaged in the business' of selling firearms. The speaker, exhibiting an authoritative and passionate tone, details concerns raised by Jim Jordan and the House Judiciary Committee regarding the rule's potential to expand federal control, create a firearm registry, and circumvent Congress's legislative actions. The video highlights the urgency of the situation, with a call to action for viewers to contact their representatives.