POLYMER 80 NOT COMPLYING WITH CALIFORNIA - ATF SEIZES GUN....

Published on December 14, 2020
Duration: 5:00

Polymer 80 is refusing to comply with a California subpoena demanding customer information related to 80% lower receivers and 'buy build shoot' kits. This action is part of an ongoing legal battle where California seeks to classify these items as firearms, a stance the ATF currently disputes for 80% lowers alone but not for 'readily convertible' kits. The company is committed to protecting customer data, and legal experts are reportedly doubtful that owners of 'buy build shoot' kits face criminal charges, suggesting the ATF may be using fear tactics.

Quick Summary

Polymer 80 is refusing a California subpoena for customer data related to 80% lower receivers and 'buy build shoot' kits, citing a commitment to customer privacy. This action is part of a larger legal battle where California seeks to classify these items as firearms, a stance the ATF currently disputes for 80% lowers alone.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Polymer 80 Debacle
  2. 00:06ATF Actions and Customer Records
  3. 00:40Pressing Information for California
  4. 00:48John Crump's Reporting
  5. 01:19Polymer 80 Refuses California Subpoena
  6. 01:24California's Lawsuit with ATF
  7. 02:02ATF's Stance on Buy Build Shoot Kits
  8. 02:15California Sues ATF, Subpoenas Polymer 80
  9. 02:31Polymer 80 Fights Back
  10. 02:45Polymer 80 Continues Sales
  11. 02:50ATF Raid and Cloud Data
  12. 03:06Brownells' Stance
  13. 03:19Customer Interaction with ATF
  14. 03:38Legal Experts on Criminal Charges
  15. 03:55Conclusion and Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Polymer 80 refusing to comply with a California subpoena?

Polymer 80 is refusing to comply with a California subpoena demanding customer information because the company is committed to protecting its customers' data and is fighting against what it perceives as anti-gun legal actions by the state.

What is the ATF's current position on 80% lower receivers and 'buy build shoot' kits?

The ATF maintains that an 80% lower receiver on its own is not a firearm. However, they consider 'buy build shoot' kits to be firearms because they are readily convertible to expel a projectile.

What is the ongoing legal dispute between California and the ATF regarding firearms?

California is suing the ATF to change their opinion on what constitutes a firearm, specifically aiming to have 80% lower receivers classified as firearms due to the ease of their completion.

Are owners of 'buy build shoot' kits likely to face criminal charges?

According to off-the-record opinions from legal experts specializing in firearms law, it is doubtful that owners of 'buy build shoot' kits would face criminal charges. They suggest the ATF may be using the threat of charges as a fear tactic.

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