WOW! 17 States Join GOA In Fighting ATF’s New Frame/Receiver Ghost Gun Rule

Gun Owners of America (GOA) has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of North Dakota challenging the ATF's new frame and receiver rule. Seventeen states have joined as plaintiffs, arguing the ATF is exceeding its authority. The rule mandates background checks for 80% kits and serialization of privately made firearms by FFLs.

Quick Summary

Seventeen states have joined Gun Owners of America (GOA) in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of North Dakota challenging the ATF's new frame and receiver rule. This rule mandates background checks for 80% kits and serialization of privately made firearms (PMFs) by FFLs, with plaintiffs arguing the ATF is exceeding its authority.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Breaking GOA Legal News: ATF Rule Challenge
  2. 00:23Injunction Filed in North Dakota Against ATF Rule
  3. 00:51Seventeen States Join GOA Lawsuit as Plaintiffs
  4. 01:18List of Participating States in Lawsuit
  5. 01:47Implications of the ATF Frame/Receiver Rule
  6. 02:28Gun Owners Foundation Statement on ATF Rule
  7. 03:12Arizona AG Leads State Challenge to ATF Authority
  8. 03:37How to Support GOA and GOF Legal Efforts
  9. 04:08Federal Level Legal Shifts in Second Amendment Litigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's new frame and receiver rule?

The ATF's new frame and receiver rule, often referred to as the 'Ghost Gun Rule,' mandates background checks for 80% kits, requires serialization of privately made firearms (PMFs) by FFLs, and mandates permanent storage of Form 4473 records.

Which states have joined the lawsuit against the ATF's ghost gun rule?

Seventeen states have joined the Gun Owners of America (GOA) as plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the ATF's frame and receiver rule. These states include Arizona, West Virginia, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

What are the main arguments against the ATF's frame and receiver rule?

The primary arguments against the ATF's frame and receiver rule are that the agency is exceeding its statutory authority granted by Congress and that the rules are unconstitutional and impractical. Plaintiffs argue the ATF is overreaching its regulatory powers.

Where was the lawsuit against the ATF's ghost gun rule filed?

The lawsuit challenging the ATF's frame and receiver rule was filed by Gun Owners of America (GOA) in the U.S. District Court of North Dakota. GOA is seeking a preliminary injunction against the rule.

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