2A News 2 Minute Drill

Published on April 21, 2022
Duration: 2:09

This report covers recent developments in Second Amendment law and policy. Four states passed constitutional carry, bringing the total to 25. Florida is considering a special session for this. A coalition of state attorneys general filed an amicus brief challenging California's magazine capacity ban. President Biden announced new regulations targeting unserialized homemade firearms ('ghost guns') and expanding ATF record collection from FFLs.

Quick Summary

Recent legal and policy shifts include the expansion of constitutional carry to 25 states, a challenge to California's magazine capacity ban via an amicus brief, and new federal regulations targeting unserialized 'ghost guns' and expanding ATF record collection from FFLs.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Constitutional Carry Growth
  2. 00:14Florida Special Session for Carry Laws
  3. 00:31Magazine Capacity Ban Challenge
  4. 00:57Ban on Ghost Guns Announced
  5. 01:32ATF Record Keeping Expansion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many states now have constitutional carry laws?

As of the recent legislative session, four more states have passed constitutional carry, bringing the total number of states with such laws to 25 across the United States.

What is the significance of the amicus brief filed by state attorneys general?

The amicus brief, filed by 23 state attorneys general, urges the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn California's ban on magazines with a capacity exceeding 10 rounds, arguing it is an unconstitutional restriction.

What are the new federal regulations regarding unserialized firearms, often called 'ghost guns'?

New federal regulations classify unfinished lower receivers, used to build unserialized firearms from kits or 3D printers, as firearms requiring serial numbers and background checks. These rules will take effect 120 days after publication.

How are ATF regulations changing for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs)?

The ATF is expanding its collection of sales records from out-of-business FFLs. Previously, records from the last 20 years were required; now, FFLs must retain and submit records for their entire operational history.

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