In a decision issued by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, the court found that it was unconstitutional to strip an individual of his 2nd Amendment rights when he had been involuntarily committed for less than a month after a devastating divorce some 28 years ago. This is a major victory for 2nd Amendment … Continue reading 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Rules that an Involuntary Commitment is Insufficient for Stripping One of His/Her 2nd Amendment Rights
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C&R Licensee applications, FFL Licensee applications and Responsible Persons Questionnaire
ATF recently posted two notices in the Federal Register. One stated that they would be combining ATF Form 7 (5310.12) and ATF Form 7CR (5310.16), the applications for an FFL and Curios and Relics license, respectively. The other notice is for the creation of a Responsible Persons Questionnaire (RPQ) for use with the new proposed … Continue reading C&R Licensee applications, FFL Licensee applications and Responsible Persons Questionnaire
Black Aces Tactical, the SigTac SB15 arm brace and ATF’s misguided determination letter
On November 14th Black Aces Tactical received a determination letter from the Firearms Technology Industry Services Branch (FTISB) regarding their recent submission of what at first glance appears to be a SBS or AOW. Black Aces Tactical was hoping to have the item classified as a “firearm” thus removing it from the purview of NFA … Continue reading Black Aces Tactical, the SigTac SB15 arm brace and ATF’s misguided determination letter
Did ATF Approve Your Making of a New Machinegun and Then Rescind It? Contact Us To Discuss
As many of our viewers are aware, on May 14, 2014, I wrote an article: Did ATF's Determination on NICS Checks Open the Door for Manufacture of New Machineguns for Trusts? At that time, I submitted a paper Form 1 for a minigun, as eFile was not currently available. Several weeks later, eFile would come … Continue reading Did ATF Approve Your Making of a New Machinegun and Then Rescind It? Contact Us To Discuss
ATF Proposes Rule to Require FFLs to Report Missing Firearms
Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ("ATF") published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing the obligation of Federal Firearms Licensees ("FFLs") to report certain missing firearms. 78 Fed. Reg. 47033-47039. The proposed rule is captioned Commerce in Firearms and Ammunition -- Reporting Theft or Loss of Firearms in … Continue reading ATF Proposes Rule to Require FFLs to Report Missing Firearms
ATF Updates from the 13 Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference
The 13th Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference was hosted by F.A.I.R. Trade Group and the National Shooting Sports Foundation on August 5th and 6th. On August 5th, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) presented and provided the Industry with news and updates. Below are some of the more interesting or important updates in … Continue reading ATF Updates from the 13 Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference
ATF Publications Under Revision
This morning at the Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference ATF announced that three of its publications are undergoing revision in contemplation of the release of updated editions. The National Firearms Act Handbook and the Imports Guidebook are being revised and you may bring needed revisions to the attention of ATF at the following e-mail addresses: nfahandbook@atf.gov and … Continue reading ATF Publications Under Revision
An Update on the Availability of ATF’s e-Form 4
This morning at the Annual Firearms Import/Export Conference ATF provided an update on their e-Forms. Several clients have asked me when Form 4 will again be available for use in the e-Forms system. Unfortunately, it does not sound like Form 4 will be available this calendar year. ATF has not yet even awarded the contract to … Continue reading An Update on the Availability of ATF’s e-Form 4
Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
By Allen Thompson, Esq. Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its long-awaited opinion in Abramski v. United States, 573 U.S. ____ (2014). The Court, in a 5-4 decision along predictable lines, determined that Abramski’s conviction for “straw purchasing” could stand under the Gun Control Act. As readers of this blog are aware, 18 … Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
ATF Confirms No Plans to Revise Gun Trust Regulations Before 2015
In September 2013, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to revise regulations regarding the documentation required to be submitted together with a Form 1 or a Form 4 on behalf of a trust or other legal entity. As readers of this blog know, ATF received … Continue reading ATF Confirms No Plans to Revise Gun Trust Regulations Before 2015
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