ATF to accept public comments prior to outlawing shotguns (Apr 18, 2011)

Greeley Gazette ^ | Apr 18, 2011 | Jack Minor

[Red Steel]

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is taking a rare step of allowing public comments prior to issuing a decision on a study that could result in outlawing certain types of shotguns currently available to citizens.

 The ATF completed a study regarding the importability of certain shotguns. The basis for a possible ban is based on a loosely defined “Sporting Purpose” test. Using the vague definition almost all pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns could be banned as they are all capable of accepting a magazine, box or tube capable of holding more than 5 rounds. Other characteristics determined to be “military” by the ATF can also be used as a basis for a ban.

 Ironically, many shotguns with “military” features are currently being used in shooting competitions held by the USPSA, IDPA and IPSC. The rules could also result in obscure regulations where an individual would be unsure if he is violating them or not.

 Dudley Brown, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, said if the ATF succeeds with the banning of tactical shotguns it “will be the most dangerous interpretation of the 1968 Gun Control Act ever envisioned and will outlaw thousands of perfectly legitimate home defense shotguns.”

 The ATF is currently allowing public comments on the study until the end of the month. Those wishing to express concerns about the study can send an email to shotgunstudy@atf.gov

[Spktyr]

I had the same issues, but I switched to the 10 and 12 round drums from (of all people) ProMag, which are getting rave reviews. They are probably the only reliable ProMag I’ve ever seen or heard of.

[BBell]

My 20 round drum mag is a ProMag product. I bought it last year and set it aside. When I went to the range last month I noticed the back of it was cracked. I called ProMag and they told me that they had a lot of problems with that. I sent it back and they sent me a new one very quickly. I’ll let you know how it works out when I get back to the range again.