The 5 WORST Parts Of ATF's New Rule

Published on May 3, 2024
Duration: 6:29

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) breaks down the five worst aspects of the ATF's new rule defining 'Engaged in the Business as a Dealer in Firearms.' The analysis, presented by Ben Sanderson, highlights concerns about the potential for a gun registry, the broad interpretation of 'engaged in the business' to include single transactions or offers to sell, the reversal of the presumption of innocence, time-based presumptions for sales, and the criminalization of record-keeping for personal sales. GOA's ongoing legal and legislative fight against this rule is emphasized, including a call to action for viewers to contact Congress.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA) identifies five major issues with the ATF's new 'Engaged in the Business' rule: potential for a gun registry, broad definitions ensnaring single sales or offers, reversal of 'innocent until proven guilty,' strict time-based sales presumptions, and criminalizing personal record-keeping. GOA is actively fighting this rule in court and via Congress.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to ATF Rule
  2. 00:24ATF Rule Implementation and Impact
  3. 00:45Origins of the ATF Rule
  4. 01:08GOA's Fight Against the Rule
  5. 01:40Threat of Gun Registry
  6. 01:52Worst Part 1: Single Transaction as Business
  7. 02:14Worst Part 2: Offer to Sell as Business
  8. 03:22Worst Part 3: Presumptions of Criminal Guilt
  9. 04:08Worst Part 4: Time-Based Sales Presumption
  10. 05:23Worst Part 5: Maintaining Sales Records
  11. 05:49GOA's Continued Fight and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's new rule regarding firearm sales?

The ATF's new rule redefines 'Engaged in the Business as a Dealer in Firearms,' mandating that all firearm transactions go through licensed dealers and potentially creating an illegal gun owner registry by logging all transactions.

How does the ATF's new rule impact private gun sales?

The rule effectively ends private sales by requiring all transactions to be processed through licensed dealers. Even a single sale or an offer to sell can be interpreted as being 'engaged in the business,' potentially leading to criminal charges without a license.

What is Gun Owners of America (GOA) doing about the ATF's new rule?

GOA is actively fighting the ATF rule through legal challenges, including filing a lawsuit. They are also working with Congress to support the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the regulation.

What are the main concerns about the ATF's 'Engaged in the Business' rule?

Key concerns include the potential for a federal gun registry, the broad interpretation of 'engaged in the business' to include casual sales, the reversal of the presumption of innocence, and strict time-based presumptions for sales that could ensnare law-abiding citizens.

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