When Your Sheriffs Tell the ATF to Go Pound Sand. (We Love Arkansas).

Published on January 28, 2023
Duration: 11:02

This video, featuring William Kirk of Washington Gun Law, details how sheriffs in Arkansas are pushing back against federal gun control measures, particularly the ATF's pistol brace rule. It highlights Arkansas Act 1012 and state code 21-1-904, which aim to prevent state and local officials from enforcing federal firearms regulations deemed unconstitutional infringements on Second Amendment rights. The Arkansas Sheriff's Association has officially stated their non-support for enforcing such rules, prioritizing focus on violent offenders.

Quick Summary

Arkansas sheriffs are actively opposing federal gun control measures, particularly the ATF's pistol brace rule, by leveraging state laws like Act 1012 and Code 21-1-904. These laws aim to prevent state and local officials from enforcing federal firearms regulations deemed unconstitutional infringements on Second Amendment rights, with the Arkansas Sheriff's Association prioritizing focus on violent offenders.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Sheriffs vs. ATF in Arkansas
  2. 01:21Sheriff Pushback in Other States
  3. 04:47Arkansas Act 1012 and ATF Rule Explained
  4. 05:14ATF Pistol Brace Rule Opposition
  5. 07:19Analysis of Arkansas Code 21-1-904
  6. 08:37Arkansas Sheriffs' Final Statement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arkansas Act 1012 regarding federal firearms regulations?

Arkansas Act 1012, passed in 2021, prohibits state and local employees from assisting the federal government in enforcing firearms regulations enacted after January 1, 2021, if those regulations are deemed to infringe upon Second Amendment rights.

How are Arkansas sheriffs opposing the ATF's pistol brace rule?

The Arkansas Sheriff's Association has issued an official statement against enforcing the ATF's pistol brace rule, citing the large number of legally owned braces and stating their priority is to focus on violent offenders rather than criminalizing law-abiding citizens.

What is the significance of Arkansas Code 21-1-904?

Arkansas Code 21-1-904 legally declares any federal acts, laws, or rules that infringe upon the right to keep and bear arms as invalid, null, and void within the state of Arkansas, providing a legal basis for state-level resistance to federal gun control.

What is the general trend of sheriffs regarding federal gun control post-Bruen?

Following the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, there's a growing trend of sheriffs and Sheriff's Associations in various states, including Arkansas, Washington, and Illinois, publicly opposing and refusing to enforce federal gun control measures they deem unconstitutional infringements on Second Amendment rights.

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