ATF

The ATF is proposing a new scheme that would add new regulations to firearms with stabilizing braces, classifying many of them as tightly-regulated items.

While not unexpected, the nomination has sparked outrage in the pro-gun community. Chipman has a history of making anti-gun statements, and his current employment at the gun control group, Giffords, indicates he will be anything but an unbiased servant of the American people.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the BATFE or ATF, recently raided solvent trap manufacturer Diversified Machine among a string of raids targeting DIY gun parts suppliers.

According to the letter, a wide range of pistol braces have not been certified by the ATF, meaning they are stocks.

New information is coming to light that indicates that the ATF is looking change rules to block imports and further regulate existing guns.

The new Form 4473 and continuation sheets are available for preorder in both English and Spanish here, and FFLs can expect those preorder to begin shipping in late July 2020.

An FFL may carry out the requested activities through a drive-up or walk-up window or doorway where the customer is on the licensee’s property on the exterior of the brick-and-mortar structure at the address listed on the license.

A former security guard for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has been sentenced to 14 years in prison along with three years of supervised release.

According to investigators, Alabama concealed-carry programs issued permits to individuals without completing background checks.