Second Amendment News
Massive Non-Compliance with ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule
The deadline to comply with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ (ATF) pistol brace rule has come and gone. ATF is now free to enforce the rule classifying braced pistols as short-barreled rifles (SBR) under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
ATF Pistol Brace Enforcement Begins Today
Despite Congressional hearings, a stalled House Resolution, and several federal lawsuits, the ATF begins enforcing the Pistol Brace Rule today. Here's a brief look at the rule and your options as they stand right now.
27 States Pressure Congress to Nullify Pistol Brace Rule
27 states want a vote scheduled on House Joint Resolution 44, which seeks to nullify the ATF's controversial pistol brace rule.
Pistol Brace Rule 0 for 2 in Court with More to Come
Two courts have issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Pistol Brace Rule. Let’s take a quick look at those injunctions, what they mean, and what we can expect moving forward.
ATF Director Testifies on Agency’s Perceived Overreach
The ATF continued taking fire over its recent actions as Director Steve Dettelbach appeared before the House Judiciary Committee last week. Most of the 3½-hour hearing was taken up by rhetoric from both sides, but some interesting themes eventually emerged.
Federal Judge Allows Pistol Brace Rule to Proceed
A Federal Judge has denied a preliminary injunction against the ATF's Final Rule on Pistol Braces, but the case will continue.
California “Safe Handgun” Roster Ruled Unconstitutional
A Federal Judge has ruled key elements of California's "Safe Handgun Roster" to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against ATF in Polymer80 Case
A Federal Judge has granted Polymer80’s request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the ATF over the latter’s Final Rule on Frames and Receivers, as well as the agency’s infamous Open Letter on December 27, 2022. In his decision, Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas wrote that “ATF’s new definition of ‘frame or receiver’… is facially unlawful.”
“When is Enough, Enough?” Congressional Hearing on the ATF Pistol Brace Rule
The hearing’s stated purpose was to examine recent policy overreaches by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive (ATF) and how those policies impact lawful gun owners and businesses. Here's how it went.
Joe Biden’s Anti-Gun Executive Order: What You Need to Know
Let’s break down Biden's Anti-Gun Executive Order and talk about what it is, what it purports to do, and what it will not do.