Posted on 05/17/2021 9:15:45 PM PDT by absalom01
The ATF has unleashed their proposed rule to change the "Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms" and it’s as ugly as it sounds.
If enacted, 2021R-05 would drastically change the Federal definition of a firearm receiver. For starters, this proposed rule would outlaw 3D printing, parts kits, 80% lowers, and other home-built firearms and would apply FFL rules to individuals.
Under the proposed rules, any “externally visible housing or holding structure” will be considered a frame or receiver.
Not only are the definitions ambiguous and ripe for arbitrary enforcement, but the proposed rules also destroy any clearly understood definition of what a gun is and what parts are and give absolute control to the tyrannical ATF to decide if you are breaking their enigmatic B.S. regulations.
Getting caught up in federal gun charges could be a real possibility even for gun owners trying their best to comply. If these proposed rules become reality, a host of gun parts and components could be considered fully-functioning firearms and would require their own serial numbers and FFL background checks.
BASICALLY, THE PROPOSED RULE IS A BUNCH OF MALARKEY THAT WILL ABSOLUTELY INFRINGE ON OUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
The ATF cannot and should not attempt to make sweeping changes via the regulatory process in response to anti-gun initiatives stalling out at the legislative level.
The comment period is still open. You can comment here: https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/definition-frame-or-receiver/submit-comment
States need to step up and nullify ALL federal gun laws and make attempts to enforce them punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The federal government has used their unconstitutional laws to terrorize law abiding Americans since 1934. It’s time states put an end to gun control permanently.
Eventually, my piles of discarded and swapped out parts will become an “arsenal” to the JBTs.
PING!
When does the comment period end?
While acts of a de facto incumbent of an office lawfully created by law and existing are often held to be binding from reasons of public policy, the acts of a person assuming to fill and perform the duties of an office which does not exist de jure can have no validity whatever in law.
An unconstitutional act is not a law; it confers no rights; it imposes no duties; it affords no protection; it creates no office; it is in legal contemplation as inoperative as though it had never been passed.
This is what happens when bureaucratic agency has gone rogue and identifies the legality of an issue.
Technically, under the proposed changes, even my house qualifies as a "externally visible housing or holding structure”.
This change was purposely meant to be vague, so as to act as a catch-all past, current, and future modifications.
Laws are purposely written to be specific, to not be vague and therefore, subject to personal interpretation.
For example, "shall not be infringed" is specific ; whereas the personal interpretation of this phrase is vague in it's application.
“externally visible housing or holding structure” will be considered a frame or receiver. “
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So, my Blue S&W pistol box is now a frame or receiver?
Or the plastic bag I carry my new purchase home in?
My gun safe?
My house?
They don’t make that easy to figure out, but by my math, the deadlines is 11:59PM on August 4, 2021.
I've read the proposed rule, and I'm not sure how the author of the article reached that conclusion...
Thank you.
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