ATF Makes Huge Mistake & Admits To Having No Power To Regulate Parts!!!

Published on August 18, 2022
Duration: 9:39

This video details a significant legal development where the ATF has admitted in federal court that its new rule on frames and receivers does not apply to individual 80% receivers. The rule primarily targets 80% receiver kits sold with jigs, drill bits, and instructions, treating them as firearms requiring serialization and background checks. The admission came during a hearing for a preliminary injunction sought by Division 80 against the rule's enforcement.

Quick Summary

The ATF admitted in federal court that its new rule on frames and receivers does not regulate individual 80% receivers. The rule specifically targets 80% receiver kits sold with jigs, drill bits, and instructions, treating them as firearms requiring serialization and background checks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Admission on Frames and Receivers
  2. 00:35Lawsuit Division 80 v Garland Explained
  3. 01:11ATF Admission Details on Record
  4. 01:54Impact on Gun Stores and Manufacturers
  5. 02:29Division 80's Preliminary Injunction Request
  6. 03:17Preliminary Injunction Hearing Developments
  7. 04:03DOJ Attorney's Key Admission Revealed
  8. 04:52Plaintiffs Flabbergasted by ATF Revelation
  9. 06:24Hearing Conclusions on Frame Regulation
  10. 07:10ATF Actions, Confusion, Targetting
  11. 08:03Impact of a Potential Preliminary Injunction

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the ATF admit in federal court regarding frames and receivers?

The ATF admitted that its new rule on frames and receivers does not apply to individual 80% receivers. The rule specifically targets 80% receiver kits that are sold with jigs, drill bits, and instructions, treating them as firearms.

What is the primary impact of the ATF's new rule on gun stores and manufacturers?

Gun stores must serialize any 80% receiver kits they have in inventory when the rule takes effect. Manufacturers are required to serialize all kits in stock and for future sales. Additionally, manufacturers of these kits must hold an FFL license.

What is Division 80 v. Garland lawsuit about?

Division 80 v. Garland is a lawsuit filed against the DOJ and ATF challenging the new rule on frames and receivers. The plaintiffs are seeking a preliminary injunction to bar the enforcement of this rule, which was set to take effect on August 24th.

What criteria does the DOJ attorney state are necessary for a receiver to be regulated?

According to the DOJ attorney, a receiver qualifies as regulated if it comes with a jig or template, drill bits, and instructions, making it readily convertible to a fully functional firearm. Individual receivers without these accompanying items are not regulated.

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