By Tom Odom, Esq. I just completed my review of the first batch of public comments that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") posted to the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov. The first batch consists of the ninety-six comments posted September 12. As of midnight September 15, 373 comments (including the 96) … Continue reading ATF 41P: NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES
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Have You Been Denied a CLEO Signature? We Need to Know!
As our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is spearheading the opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' proposal, ATF 41P. In that vein, we are requesting that Pennsylvania residents, who have been denied a Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) signature, fill out … Continue reading Have You Been Denied a CLEO Signature? We Need to Know!
ATF 41P: Considering All the Options
By Tom Odom, Esq. Rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act ("APA") does not present a simple binary choice between accepting an agency's proposed regulation or rejecting the proposal and leaving the law unchanged. There are a range of options available. In preparing comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPR") published by the … Continue reading ATF 41P: Considering All the Options
ATF Proposed Rule to be Published Monday
For persons interested in the initiative to revise regulations so as to make it more difficult to obtain approval to make or transfer firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"), the breaking news is that the Office of the Federal Register has announced that the proposed rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, … Continue reading ATF Proposed Rule to be Published Monday
What to Do When ATF Publishes its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
By Tom Odom, Esq. As readers of this blog know, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") released a draft of a proposal with respect to National Firearms Act ("NFA") firearms held by a legal entity. With indications now that ATF may publish its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPR") in a matter of … Continue reading What to Do When ATF Publishes its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
NFA Day of Reckoning was a Success!
As our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., declared yesterday, September 3, 2013, as the National Firearms Act (NFA) Day of Reckoning in response to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives' (ATF) proposal, ATF 41P. By all reports, the NFA Day of Reckoning was … Continue reading NFA Day of Reckoning was a Success!
Comment Period has NOT begun for ATF 41P
Contrary to some statements on internet forums, the official comment period for ATF's proposal, ATF 41P, has not yet begun. Therefore, any submission to ATF regarding the substance of its proposal are premature. Prior to the comment period commencing, there will be a publication in the Federal Register announcing the start and duration of the … Continue reading Comment Period has NOT begun for ATF 41P
Should I Start a Trust or Corporate Entity Given ATF’s Proposal, ATF 41P?
By Joshua Prince, Esq. Many individuals are inquiring of whether they should start a trust or corporation, or if already having started such a fictitious entity, submit additional making or transfer applications, given the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) recent proposal, ATF 41P, to require CLEO signatures for all fictitious entities, as … Continue reading Should I Start a Trust or Corporate Entity Given ATF’s Proposal, ATF 41P?
National Firearms Act Day of Reckoning Information
As our viewers are aware, Firearm Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has declared Tuesday, September 3, 2013, as National Firearms Act (NFA) Day of Reckoning in in response to the recent proposal by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to implement Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) signatures … Continue reading National Firearms Act Day of Reckoning Information
NFA Day of Reckoning – Info Soon to be Released
As many of our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has declared Tuesday, September 3, 2013, National Firearms Act (NFA) Day of Reckoning. Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Tom Odom are working tirelessly reviewing all information currently available and preparing sample language for individuals to … Continue reading NFA Day of Reckoning – Info Soon to be Released
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