ATF Freezing Online Firearm Parts Sales!!! ATF Hit With Major Lawsuit!

Published on May 21, 2022
Duration: 8:56

The ATF has issued a cease and desist letter to JSD Supply, alleging that selling 80% receivers and firearm parts online without an FFL violates the Gun Control Act. JSD Supply has filed a lawsuit against the ATF, arguing that previous ATF determinations classified these items as unregulated. The company is seeking a preliminary injunction to halt the ATF's enforcement action, which they claim is an attempt to preemptively enforce a new rule not yet in effect.

Quick Summary

The ATF has issued a cease and desist letter to JSD Supply for selling 80% receivers and firearm parts online without an FFL, alleging violations of the Gun Control Act. JSD Supply has filed a lawsuit, arguing these items are unregulated and that the ATF is acting without statutory authority, seeking a preliminary injunction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Freezing Online Firearm Parts Sales
  2. 00:13JSD Supply Files Lawsuit Against ATF
  3. 01:10ATF's Position on 80% Receivers and Parts
  4. 01:50New ATF Final Rule on Frames and Receivers
  5. 02:48Updates: JSD Supply Website and Lawsuit Filing
  6. 03:01JSD Supply's Complaint and Legal Arguments
  7. 05:10TRO and Preliminary Injunction Explained
  8. 06:16Court's Order on TRO and Preliminary Injunction
  9. 07:28Current Situation: ATF Enforcement and Lawsuit

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the ATF issue a cease and desist letter to JSD Supply?

The ATF issued a cease and desist letter to JSD Supply for allegedly violating the Gun Control Act by selling 80% receivers and firearm parts online without an FFL. The ATF claims this constitutes selling firearms, regardless of transaction type.

What is JSD Supply's main argument in their lawsuit against the ATF?

JSD Supply's lawsuit argues that the ATF has previously determined that 80% receivers and firearm parts are not firearms under the Gun Control Act and are therefore unregulated. They claim the ATF is acting without statutory authority and violating constitutional rights.

What is the difference between a TRO and a Preliminary Injunction in this case?

A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is an immediate, short-term court order to preserve the status quo, while a Preliminary Injunction is a longer-term order that maintains the status quo until the full lawsuit is resolved. The court denied the TRO but granted a hearing for the Preliminary Injunction.

When is the ATF's new rule on frames and receivers supposed to go into effect?

The ATF's final rule on frames and receivers is scheduled to go into effect approximately 120 days after its release, which is estimated to be around mid-August. The ATF is currently attempting to enforce aspects of this rule preemptively.

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