The department also collaborated in the repeal of the “zero-tolerance” policy for gun dealers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a new Second Amendment Task Force this month,…
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ATF Repeals “Zero Tolerance” Policy
Attorney General Bondi says, “The 2nd Amendment is not a second-class right.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau for Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) have…
Read MoreDOJ Proposes Path to Firearm Ownership for Reformed Offenders
The rule has been filed with the Federal Register and opened to public comment. The U.S. Department of Justice proposed an interim rule to allow people who have…
Read MoreSHUSH Act would Ease Restrictions of Firearm Suppressors
The legislation would simplify acquisition and remove federal regulations on the accessory. Representative Mike Cloud of Texas and Senator Mike Lee of Utah introduced the Silencers Help Us…
Read MoreAppellate Court Hears Case on Illegal Immigrants’ Right to Bear Arms
The assistant attorney highlights the “common thread of felons not abiding by the law.” The Seventh Court of Appeals heard arguments last week for a case examining whether…
Read MorePresident Calls for Gun Reform on Sandy Hook 12th Anniversary
He urges Congress to support universal background checks and red flag laws. President Joe Biden again called for federal gun reform on Saturday to mark the anniversary of…
Read MoreCongressman Burlison Seeks to Abolish ATF
He announced his plan to introduce legislation in the new year. Representative Eric Burlison of Missouri announced that, once the new session of Congress convenes in January, he…
Read MoreFederal Judge Declares Illinois’ Gun Ban Unconstitutional
A recent Supreme Court ruling cited in the decision, which is stayed for 30 days. District Judge Stephen McGlynn overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons earlier this month…
Read MoreSupreme Court Upholds Ban on DV Gun Possession
Attorney general supports the court’s position that the federal law does not violate the Second Amendment. Attorney General Merrick Garland responded with approval to the Supreme Court upholding…
Read MoreFederal Judge Vacates ATF Pistol Brace Rule
He ruled that the agency violated the Administrative Procedures Act in reclassifying the stabilizing braces. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor vacated the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and…
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