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ATF: Notice to those Commenting on the AP Ammo Exemption Framework(Suspends their M855 Ban)
atf.gov ^ | March 10, 2015 | ATF Public Affairs Division

Posted on 03/10/2015 11:23:16 AM PDT by Red Steel

Thank you for your interest in ATF's proposed framework for determining whether certain projectiles are “primarily intended for sporting purposes” within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). The informal comment period will close on Monday, March 16, 2015. ATF has already received more than 80,000 comments, which will be made publicly available as soon as practicable.

Although ATF endeavored to create a proposal that reflected a good faith interpretation of the law and balanced the interests of law enforcement, industry, and sportsmen, the vast majority of the comments received to date are critical of the framework, and include issues that deserve further study. Accordingly, ATF will not at this time seek to issue a final framework. After the close of the comment period, ATF will process the comments received, further evaluate the issues raised therein, and provide additional open and transparent process (for example, through additional proposals and opportunities for comment) before proceeding with any framework.


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KEYWORDS: atf; banglist; batfe; m855; m855ban; ss109
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To: tpmintx; Darksheare

You know damn well every one of those 80k objectors is now on a *list*.

With these people everything is about payback for those who dare object.

The question is, will the people, as pointed out by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, cower in their homes while the government agents drag them off a few at a time?


21 posted on 03/10/2015 11:49:25 AM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s, you weren't really there....)
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To: Carry_Okie

Your attitude is noted, comrade.


22 posted on 03/10/2015 11:57:56 AM PDT by elcid1970 ("I am a radicalized infidel. My bullets are dipped in pig grease.")
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To: demshateGod

“...I wonder how many people bought up M855 in hopes of hording it...”

Not a bad thing... you can ALWAYS use a little more ammo...


23 posted on 03/10/2015 11:57:58 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Carry_Okie
The signatories of those letters will of course go into an ATF database. Quickest and easiest “gun registration” gambit I’ve ever seen.

I suspect the majority of those who signed are like me. They figure they're already in a database with a list of annotations that describe a litany of "offenses".

So - in for a dime, in for a dollar.

24 posted on 03/10/2015 12:00:51 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: demshateGod

“I wonder how many people bought up M855 in hopes of hording it.”

Me....and most of my friends. Despite it’s mixed results in the field, it’s my favorite 5.56 ammo.

This fight isn’t over—they’ll try again.


25 posted on 03/10/2015 12:06:23 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Azeem

Amen! I said the same thing a few years back when they pulled the nonsense with 7N6.

That decision should be reversed as well.


26 posted on 03/10/2015 12:08:41 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: ChildOfThe60s; tpmintx

I guess we will see.


27 posted on 03/10/2015 12:09:21 PM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: demshateGod

One can only hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
Especially with these Bill of Rights hating clowns in DC at the moment.


28 posted on 03/10/2015 12:10:43 PM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: Red Steel

I wonder how many guys that spent $1+/round in the feeding frenzy after it was announced are kicking themselves in the arse right now...


29 posted on 03/10/2015 12:13:21 PM PDT by Abathar (Proudly posting without reading the article carefully since 2004)
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To: Red Steel

So what changed the ATF’s mind?

- - - -

The huge avalanche of negative comments from citizens.

Were caught in their violation to ignore the clear and unambiguous language of the law.

Congress’s legislation to do away with the ATF.

Congress’s legislation to reverse any M855 ban.

The House Judiciary and Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security Committees letter that was signed by 237 Cong critter opposing the ATF.


30 posted on 03/10/2015 12:15:30 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: Red Steel

One more. The threat of court suit where losing was about 100%.


31 posted on 03/10/2015 12:23:19 PM PDT by Red Steel
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To: Red Steel

There’s still going to be a run on anything 5.56/.223.

Anybody checked where these guys have their 401ks invested?


32 posted on 03/10/2015 12:24:33 PM PDT by PLMerite (Shut the Beyotch Down! Burn, baby, burn!)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal
Since I've never used it, I didn't buy any. I have a close friend who bought a bunch of 5.56 fmj. Just in case.
33 posted on 03/10/2015 12:24:46 PM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: Red Steel
"So what changed the ATF’s mind?"

The huge avalanche of negative comments from citizens.
" [along with letters and calls to members of Congress.]

Good work on the part of all who sent comments. With the contemporary recreational drug and conspiracy theory paradigm affecting many, we'll need even more responses from lucid, conservative citizens in the near future.


34 posted on 03/10/2015 12:27:59 PM PDT by familyop (We Baby Boomers are croaking in an avalanche of corruption smelled around the planet.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

And anyway. This is a great time to buy ammo. It’s cheaper than it was before the panic, and will never be this cheap again.


35 posted on 03/10/2015 12:29:50 PM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: Charles Martel
He11 yes! If you buy a gun, get a carry permit, and in some places buy ammo, the BTA' s got their nose in it.

Some real "non-infringing'" going on here.

36 posted on 03/10/2015 12:30:36 PM PDT by skimbell
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To: NewJerseyJoe

Razors edge says just stupid people. The local ATF guy I know was even laughing at the stupid.


37 posted on 03/10/2015 12:33:13 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: Red Steel

“Thank you for your interest”

There’s the first lie. :-)


38 posted on 03/10/2015 12:34:15 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: Red Steel

Yes and it would of been salt water in the wound of the interstate pistol decision late last year.


39 posted on 03/10/2015 12:34:54 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: elcid1970
Your attitude is noted, comrade.

Just because I'd rather make an anonymous donation to SAF or JPFO doesn't make me a weak-kneed shill. It simply means I don't hand my enemies weapons foolishly.

40 posted on 03/10/2015 12:40:23 PM PDT by Carry_Okie (Democrats: the Party of slavery to the immensely wealthy for over 200 years.)
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