The ATF & President Trump Want To Classify Bump Stocks As Machine Guns & Make You A Criminal!

Published on April 1, 2018
Duration: 6:00

This video discusses the proposed ATF reclassification of bump stocks as machine guns, which would criminalize millions of law-abiding gun owners. It explains the legal definitions of machine guns under the NFA and GCA, and the proposed changes that would include bump fire stocks. The speaker emphasizes the potential for owners to become felons overnight and compares the penalties to those for producing child pornography. It urges viewers to submit comments to the ATF and follow social media for updates on FOIA requests.

Quick Summary

The ATF is proposing to reclassify bump stocks as machine guns, a move that could criminalize millions of law-abiding gun owners. The proposed rule defines machine guns to include devices that harness recoil energy for continuous firing with a single trigger pull. Penalties for non-compliance could include up to five years in prison. The public can submit comments to the ATF until June 27th.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction: Politicians Targeting Gun Rights
  2. 00:14Proposed ATF Reclassification of Bump Stocks
  3. 00:21Current vs. Proposed Machine Gun Definition
  4. 00:43National Firearms Act & Gun Control Act Context
  5. 00:50How Bump Stocks Functionally Convert Firearms
  6. 01:21De-facto Machine Guns: The Goal of the Rule
  7. 01:25Anticipated Ruling Date & Comment Period
  8. 01:39Impact on Law-Abiding Gun Owners
  9. 01:49Criminalization Overnight: Becoming Felons
  10. 02:09Previous ATF Stance: Why Bump Stocks Aren't Machine Guns
  11. 02:29FOIA Request for ATF Documents
  12. 02:45How to Stop This: Submitting Comments
  13. 03:05Social Media Updates & Document Links
  14. 03:20Why This Fight Matters: Beyond Bump Stocks
  15. 03:52The Real Goal: Incremental Erosion of Rights
  16. 04:13Consequences: Law-Abiding Citizens as Felons
  17. 04:14Penalty Comparison: Bump Stocks vs. Child Porn Production
  18. 04:43What You Can Do: Write the ATF
  19. 04:58Polite & Factual Comments: Moral & Constitutional Arguments
  20. 05:15Slippery Slope: The Danger of Shifting Definitions
  21. 05:19Historical Parallel: Stalin's Secret Police
  22. 05:31Political Landscape: Bipartisan Support for Ban
  23. 05:39Call to Action: Speak Up and Be Heard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF proposing to do with bump stocks?

The ATF is proposing to reclassify bump stocks as machine guns. This change would mean that owning a bump stock would be illegal under federal law, potentially turning millions of law-abiding citizens into felons overnight if they do not comply with ATF regulations.

What are the legal definitions of a machine gun being used?

The current legal definition of a machine gun involves a firearm that can shoot automatically more than one shot with a single function of the trigger. The proposed change aims to include devices like bump stocks that harness recoil energy to allow continuous firing with a single trigger pull.

What are the potential penalties for owning a bump stock if the ATF rule goes into effect?

If the proposed ATF rule is enacted, individuals found in possession of a bump stock could face up to five years in prison for a first offense. The speaker highlights this penalty as being comparable to that for producing child pornography.

How can individuals voice their opposition to the proposed bump stock ban?

Individuals can voice their opposition by submitting comments directly to the ATF through their website. The comment period is open until June 27th. Following social media for updates on FOIA requests related to past ATF rulings is also recommended.

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