On March 29, ATF posted a notice of proposed rulemaking (Docket Number ATF2017R-22) to the federal register that would amend the existing definition of what constitutes a “machine gun” used in the enforcement of federal gun laws. The purpose is to re-classify bump stocks as NFA-regualted items. The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action […]
As we reported earlier today, our friends at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives and Really Big Fires is considering what kind of mental and logical contortions would be necessary to reverse their earlier decision regarding bump fire stocks. In other words, they’re trying to figure out how to go full Emily Litella, do a […]
Here we go . . . ATF to Publish Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Re: Application of the Definition of Machinegun to “Bump Fire” Stocks and Other Similar Devices Tomorrow, ATF will publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemakingregarding the application of the definition of machinegun to “Bump Fire” stocks and other similar devices. As many […]
Last month, the gun rights dystopia that is Massachusetts became the first state to ban bump fire stocks – complete with a potential life sentence for owning one. Now, South Carolina’s capital city, Columbia, has become the first city to enact a similar ban. The City of Columbia passed an ordinance Tuesday that bans the […]
As dailycaller.com is reporting, the DOJ and ATF are taking a fresh look at whether to ban bump fire stocks in the aftermath of the Las Vegas concert massacre. “As part of the ATF’s review into bump stocks, it plans to publish a notice that will eventually appear in the Federal Register seeking public comment. The […]
Tell us again how we need to expand the NICS system to include even private gun sales . . . Tens of thousands with outstanding warrants purged from background check database for gun purchases Tens of thousands of people wanted by law enforcement officials have been removed this year from the FBI criminal background check […]
After the Mandaly Bay shooting, bump fire stock maker Slide Fire halted sales of their stocks in the face of increased customer demand. When our friend Diane Feinstein and others proposed banning the stocks, even before the bodies in Las Vegas had cooled, the company’s order volume no doubt spiked dramatically. Now it appears that […]
Reader Ben D. writes: I’ve forwarded you a response I received from Rob Portman, a Republican senator for the state of Ohio, where I live. Unfortunately, my original message to Mr. Portman is not included, as I used a form on his website to initially submit it. His response interests me partly because of its […]
You don’t say . . . Candidates sharply disagree on guns in Virginia gov’s race The two major party candidates in Virginia’s race for governor sharply disagree when it comes to guns. Republican Ed Gillespie has an A rating from the National Rifle Association. He pledged to “oppose any and all attempts to weaken the […]
There’s no such thing as bad publicity . . . GOP candidate for Georgia governor holds bump stock giveaway A Republican candidate for Georgia governor said Monday he opposes any ban on bump stocks and will give away one of the devices. “The tragedy in Las Vegas broke my heart, but any talk of banning or […]
Earlier today we ran a post noting that Mark LaRue of LaRue Tactical was among those in firearms community who are favor of the regulation of bump fire stocks. We weren’t alone in that assessment. Apparently Mr. LaRue felt the need to clarify his position regarding these now controversial firearms accessories and sent this via […]
