When the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") published its notice of proposed rulemaking ("NPR") with respect to imposing additional filing requirements for the making and transfer of firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"), on September 9, 2013, ATF stated that it would provide a ninety day period for public comment … Continue reading Did ATF Provide an Adequate Comment Period in ATF 41P?
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FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF – 41P
As many of our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has spearheaded the opposition to ATF's most recent rulemaking proposal, ATF-41P. Yesterday, we filed our formal Comment in opposition to ATF 41P. With exhibits, it is over 500 pages. You can download a copy here. As we … Continue reading FICG Files Comment in Opposition to ATF – 41P
ATF 41P: IT’S NOT TO LATE TO CONTACT SBA
The SBA is actively examining whether ATF improperly certified compliance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act. If you are the CLEO of a small jurisdiction or a small business FFL, SBA needs to hear from you NOW. When ATF first announced that it planned to publish the proposed rule that triggered the current rulemaking ATF 41P, … Continue reading ATF 41P: IT’S NOT TO LATE TO CONTACT SBA
Are ATF’s Newly Approved Electronic eForms Legal? The Shocking Answer
Recently, I have seen a number of people posting approved eForm Applications (Form 1's), which had me greatly concerned given the translucent nature of the newly utilized electronic stamp. After receiving these approved eForm Applications by email, some of the applicants have called the NFA Branch and been told that they will not be receiving … Continue reading Are ATF’s Newly Approved Electronic eForms Legal? The Shocking Answer
New staff hirings at the NFA Tech Branch
by Ian K. Friedman, Esq. It has been reported by one of the moderators at the AR-15.com message board (who covers NFA sub-forums) that there has been a significant amount of new hirings recently at the NFA Branch (which handles approvals for Tax Stamps for NFA items). The moderator “tony_k” reported that, “There now are … Continue reading New staff hirings at the NFA Tech Branch
Significant Comment Filed in Opposition to ATF 41P
The Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is pleased to announce that it was retained by David M. Goldman of GunTrustLawyer.com and the Apple Law Firm PLLC to prepare a detailed filing in opposition to ATF's proposed rule 41P. Mr. Goldman is the founder and owner of Gun Trust Lawyer® … Continue reading Significant Comment Filed in Opposition to ATF 41P
ATF 41P Funding
As our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has been spearheading the attack against ATF's most recent proposal, ATF 41P. We were the first to blog about the devastating effects of ATF 41P. We also declared Tuesday, September 3, 2013, the NFA Day of Reckoning, where … Continue reading ATF 41P Funding
Opposition to ATF Rulemaking 41P: Silencerco’s Odd Suggestion
By Tom Odom, Esq. I was surprised to see that Silencerco posted a suggested letter for individuals to submit to ATF with respect to the current rulemaking. There are serious problems with ATF's proposal but, to read the suggested text Silencerco posted you would think they merely opposed extending the requirement for a chief law … Continue reading Opposition to ATF Rulemaking 41P: Silencerco’s Odd Suggestion
Calling All Class 2 and 3 SOTs
By Tom Odom, Esq. In connection with our on-going effort to oppose ATF's proposed rulemaking 41P (addressed in more than twenty recent posting to this blog), the Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., is seeking Special Occupation Tax payers (SOTs) that will share details of their experience in dealing with … Continue reading Calling All Class 2 and 3 SOTs
ATF 41P: NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES (Revised Part 2)
By Tom Odom, Esq. I previously shared the results of 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, a total of … Continue reading ATF 41P: NEWS FROM THE TRENCHES (Revised Part 2)
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