ATF eliminates NFA registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled rifles
Changes to Silencer and Weapon Registration Rules The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced on Friday that gun owners will no longer need to federally register or obtain prior approval for the manufacture or transfer of silencers, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and “Any Other Weapons” (AOWs). This new policy halts the National […]
ATF Director: Decision on Suppressor Registration Benefits All Law-Abiding Citizens
New ATF Guidelines on Suppressor Sales ATF Director Robert Cekada recently discussed the new guidelines for suppressor sales with Breitbart News, highlighting how the agency has expanded the implications of a recent court ruling to encompass all law-abiding Americans. This shift in guidelines follows a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District […]
Everytown Labels ATF Director a Tool of the Gun Industry Due to Halt on Suppressor Registration
Everytown Criticizes ATF’s New Suppressor Guidelines Everytown for Gun Safety, associated with Mike Bloomberg, expressed strong discontent with the ATF’s new guidelines concerning suppressor sales, labeling ATF Director Robert Cekada a “puppet” of the gun industry. Before the guidelines were released, Director Cekada informed Breitbart News that the ATF and DOJ decided to expand an […]
New Suppressor Regulations from ATF Are Here. Here’s What You Need to Know
New ATF Guidelines on Firearms Regulations The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) unveiled updated guidelines on Friday regarding items that are no longer governed by the National Firearms Act (NFA), while emphasizing that state and local regulations remain unchanged. This decision came after U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix, a Trump appointee, […]
Justice Department classifies ATF cybersecurity event as significant incident
17 Iranians Charged in Cyber Theft Campaign The Department of Justice has brought charges against 17 individuals from Iran, alleging that they were involved in an extensive cyber theft operation targeting U.S. universities and government entities. According to reporter Alexandria Hoff, these hackers have been compromising networks to steal intellectual property since as far back […]
ATF Cautions on ‘Straw Purchases’ of Guns, Initiates Campaign Against Illegal Firearms in Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Tackling Illegal Gun Sales The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is joining forces with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to raise awareness about illegal gun sales, particularly focusing on straw purchases in San Antonio. The initiative, called the “Don’t Lie for the Other Guy” campaign, aims to […]
Chinese vaping companies take advantage of legal gaps with nicotine alternative, warns former ATF official
Concerns Over E-Cigarette Companies Targeting Youth A former law enforcement official has raised alarms about illegal e-cigarette manufacturers in China who are taking advantage of legal loopholes to sell flavored disposable e-cigarettes to minors. These companies are substituting nicotine with unregulated alternatives, making it harder to regulate their products. “These Chinese organized crime groups have […]
New ATF Regulation May Lead to Classic Confrontation Between Small Businesses and Online Sellers
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has proposed a new regulation that may allow consumers to buy firearms online without visiting their local Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL). This could lead to tensions between online retailers and consumers. This proposal, announced on May 8, updates the rules concerning “off-the-counter” sales by FFLs. The […]
Groups Against Second Amendment Pressure ATF to Maintain Challenging Gun Transfer Process
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced on Wednesday that it is withdrawing its proposal to facilitate transfers between federal firearms licensees (FFLs) due to “significant adverse comments.” On May 6, ATF put forward a plan to implement what it called a “licensee ‘eZ Check’ certification for transfer.” This was part of […]
Gun Rights Organization Criticizes ‘Unacceptable’ Regulation Suggested by Trump’s ATF
GOA Criticizes ATF’s Proposed Record-Keeping Rules The Gun Owners Association of America (GOA) has taken issue with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) regarding new proposed regulations concerning the retention of firearm sales records. Recently, the ATF announced suggested rules outlining that it would no longer maintain firearm sales documentation “indefinitely.” The […]