Videos tagged with Proposed Rulemaking

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.

The United States Postal Service is proposing a new rule that would allow handguns to be mailed under specific conditions, reversing a long-standing interpretation of federal law. This change stems from a Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel opinion deeming the previous ban unconstitutional as applied to lawful firearms, citing historical tradition under the Second Amendment as established in NYSRA v. Bruen. The proposed rule clarifies definitions and outlines requirements for mailing firearms, including compliance with federal and state laws, unloaded status, and tracking.

The ATF has indicated in a legal filing that they are preparing a new notice of proposed rulemaking concerning the 'engaged in business' rule. This announcement was made in a joint status report for the Florida v. ATF case. The specifics of this new proposed rule are currently unknown, but it is related to the subject matter of the previous 'engaged in business' rule.

This video details proposed ATF rules aimed at clarifying who is considered engaged in the business of dealing firearms, thus requiring a Federal Firearms License (FFL) and background checks. It explains how the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act expanded definitions and how the proposed rules aim to close loopholes for online and gun show sales, while also providing guidance for collectors and former licensees. The content emphasizes the goal of reducing gun violence by ensuring more firearm sales are subject to legal oversight.

This video analyzes recent ATF proposed rules and actions concerning firearms. It details the ATF's efforts to regulate 'ghost guns' by redefining what constitutes a firearm and weapon parts kit. Additionally, it scrutinizes a proposed rule change for the definition of 'engaged in the business as a dealer in firearms,' which shifts from numerical thresholds to a more subjective, intent-based evaluation, potentially requiring FFL licenses for a wider range of transactions.

This video discusses a congressional letter opposing ATF proposed rule NPRM 2022-17, which aims to redefine 'Engaged in the Business' as a firearms dealer. The speaker, drawing on their experience, explains how this rule could lead to mandatory licensing for individuals selling firearms and the creation of a federal registry. The content highlights concerns that the rule, influenced by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, may undermine Second Amendment rights by expanding background check requirements and regulating sales of leftover inventory.

This video breaks down a new proposed ATF rule (2022 R-17) that aims to redefine what it means to be 'engaged in the business' of dealing firearms. The rule, stemming from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, focuses on a subjective standard of 'predominantly earn a profit' rather than a numerical threshold. This could significantly impact private party firearm sales nationwide, potentially requiring FFL licenses for transactions previously considered personal or casual.

This video from Fuddbusters, hosted by @MattLaAtLaw, aims to debunk misinformation surrounding the ATF's proposed rulemaking on pistol braces. The content focuses on separating fact from fiction regarding potential bans, clarifying what the proposed rules entail and what they do not. It offers an informational discussion for viewers concerned about this regulatory development within the firearms community.