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Appeals Court Rules Against ATF’s Pistol Brace Ban
A federal appeals court in North Dakota ruled the ATF’s stabilizing brace rule ‘arbitrary and capricious,’ prompting further judicial review.
Federal Judge in Kansas Declines to Block Rule Requiring Background Checks at Gun Shows
The rule in question has been dubbed the ‘gun show loophole’ because one of its target groups was people who sell firearms at gun shows for profit.
Federal Judge Overturns ATF ‘Pistol Brace’ Rule
The judge granted the plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment and ordered the rule vacated.
ATF Wants Funding for Data Analysts to Gather Gun Trace Information
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives makes case for increased funding, data analysts in its recently released firearms trace data report.
Federal Judge Rules Millions of NRA Members Exempt From ATF Pistol Brace Rule
It came after the group filed a lawsuit against the ATF rule, which classifies pistols with the brace as short-barreled rifles.
Federal Judge Blocks Enforcement of ATF Rule Targeting Pistol Braces
A judge in Florida wrote that the ATF can’t enforce the rule in the state of Florida.
FBI: Illegal Aliens Tried Nearly 48,000 Times to Purchase Firearms Over Past 25 Years
Gun shops say federal background checks work, but it’s difficult to know who’s in the country lawfully.
Republican Lawmakers Oppose ATF’s Proposed Gun Control Rule Change
Members of Congress claim the proposed rule is unconstitutional and that ATF broke the Administrative Procedures Act by refusing to accept physical petitions.
Oklahoma Firearm Dealer Indicted Following ATF Raid
A state representative wants an investigation into the ATF’s actions surrounding the June 16 raid in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Ban on Handgun Sales to Certain Americans
A longstanding ban on handgun sales to 18-to-20-year-olds was overturned by a judge.
Gun Control Advocates Flood Comments Section in Support of Proposed ATF Rule to Restrict Gun Sales
Gun rights activists say gun control groups have realized the importance of public comments in the Second Amendment debate.
ATF’s Enforcement of Pistol Brace Ban Blocked by Federal Judge
A district judge ruled against the ATF, saying a recent pistol brace rule is tantamount to overreach.
US Supreme Court Agrees to Take up Ban on Gun ‘Bump Stocks’
The high court will review a case challenging the legality of a controversial ATF rule.
Oklahoma State Rep Accuses ATF Agents of Extortion in Raid on Gun Dealer
Russell Fincher lost his federal firearms license and 50 guns in a June raid. He denies committing any crime and hopes the ATF will be held accountable.
Ramaswamy Unveils Plan to Cut 75 Percent of Federal Jobs, Rescind Most Regulations
Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy outlined plans to slash federal jobs, regulations, and agencies, detailing the existing laws he says empower his agenda.
