ATF Releases Open Letter to CLEOs Regarding ATF 41F

On May 25, 2016 ATF released an Open Letter to Chief Law Enforcement Officers regarding ATF 41F. The letter can be found here. The letter briefly describes some of the changes that will occur after the rule is implemented. Of note is the notification requirements for the CLEO. In short, all legal entities will be required … Continue reading ATF Releases Open Letter to CLEOs Regarding ATF 41F

411 on the Final Rule in relation to ATF-41P

Last night around 11 PM, we broke the story of ATF's publication of a new final rule in relation to ATF-41p.  As many of our viewers know, Firearms Industry Consulting Group, a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., spearheaded the opposition to ATF-41p but what does the preamble to the final rule and the final … Continue reading 411 on the Final Rule in relation to ATF-41P

ATF Publishes Final Rule in Relation to ATF-41P

Tonight, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives published a final rule in relation to ATF-41p. You can download a copy here. While the publication is over 240 pages, a quick review suggests that ATF has gone away from its CLEO certification requirement and implemented a CLEO notification requirement. However, it will now require … Continue reading ATF Publishes Final Rule in Relation to ATF-41P

Attempt to Prevent ATF-41p and to Fund Federal Firearms Relief Through Omnibus Appropriation Bill Failed

As many of our viewers are aware, we were closely following H.R. 2578, as it contained two pro-Second Amendment provision, namely Amendment 302 and Amendment 320. Amendment 302 provided “that such funds appropriated for BATF shall be available to investigate or act upon applications for relief from Federal firearms disabilities under United States Code” Amendment … Continue reading Attempt to Prevent ATF-41p and to Fund Federal Firearms Relief Through Omnibus Appropriation Bill Failed

URGENT: Omnibus Bill Strips 2nd Amendment Provisions

Are many of our viewers are aware, we have been following the pro-Second Amendment Appropriations Bill that passed by the House of Representatives back in June, known as H.R. 2578. It included two key provisions: Amendment 302 provided “that such funds appropriated for BATF shall be available to investigate or act upon applications for relief … Continue reading URGENT: Omnibus Bill Strips 2nd Amendment Provisions

FIREARMS INDUSTRY CONSULTING GROUP® PREPARES TO INITIATE LITIGATION AGAINST ATF IF ATF 41P IS IMPLEMENTED

Bechtelsville, PA.— Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., has started http://www.FightATF41p.com in order to draw awareness to the seeming imminence of ATF’s implementation of ATF 41P and to raise money to fund litigation seeking to overturn any final rule promulgated by ATF. FICG® spearheaded the opposition to ATF 41P … Continue reading FIREARMS INDUSTRY CONSULTING GROUP® PREPARES TO INITIATE LITIGATION AGAINST ATF IF ATF 41P IS IMPLEMENTED

URGENT: Contact Your Congressional Representative TODAY Regarding The Government Appropriations Bill

It was recently reported by FoxNews that the House of Representatives is preparing a short-term appropriations bill to prevent a Government shutdown. As I discussed recently, the Appropriation bill passed by the House of Representatives, H.R. 2578, contained two key pro-Second Amendment amendments, Amendments 302 and 320. Amendment 302 provided “that such funds appropriated for … Continue reading URGENT: Contact Your Congressional Representative TODAY Regarding The Government Appropriations Bill

Very Pro-2nd Amendment Appropriations Bill Under Attack!

As many of our viewers are aware, in June, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2578, which provided a number of pro-2nd Amendment provisions, including funding for federal firearms relief determinations under 18 U.S.C. 925(c), which has not been available since 1992, and a prohibition on ATF utilizing any of the funding for promulgating a … Continue reading Very Pro-2nd Amendment Appropriations Bill Under Attack!

ATF-41P Update

Recently, ATF-41P's final action date was changed from December 2015 to January 2016, prompting a lot of speculation and concern, especially in light of President Obama's announcement of 2,224 new proposed rules, which he hopes to implement prior to his departure. As many of our viewers are aware, Firearms Industry Consulting Group® (FICG®), a division … Continue reading ATF-41P Update