The National Shooting Sports Foundation has announced that it supports the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Engaged in Business” Final Rule. The CRA Disapproval resolution was introduced by U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R, Texas) and Thom Tillis(R, N.C.), along with 43 other senators, co-sponsored the CRA Disapproval Resolution. Senators seek to block ATF rule requiring FFL license for private salesThe CRA Resolution would prevent the Biden administration enforcing a Final Rule that requires private firearm sellers obtain a Federal Firearms License, conduct FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check Systems Verifications (NICS), and maintain records for perpetuity. This is the same as a licensed firearm retailer. The Final Rule was forced to be passed to implement near-universal checks. Congress rejected the legislation because it required a national gun registry to function. “President Biden uses rulemaking by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to impose so called ‘Universal Background Checks,’ which Congress rejected. Lawrence G. Keane is NSSF’s Senior VP & general counsel. He said that the rule is unconstitutional as it violates the Separation of Powers, by usurping Congress’ role to determine what the law is. Keane continues: “The rule ignores Congress’ requirements left unchanged by Bipartisan Safer Community Act (BSCA), that a firearms dealer is someone who devotes time and attention to dealing in firearms through the repeated purchase and resale. The Biden administration repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to run roughshod of the Constitution in order to attack the fundamental right of law-abiding individuals to keep and bear weapons.
Emily Taylor and Richard Hayes explain the effects of the new ATF final rule in this Armed Attorneys Video. Biden Admin action could affect over 300,000 private gun owners
The massive expansion of people considered to be “engaged” in the business could have a huge impact. The new policy may require registration (and monitoring), even if they only sell firearms occasionally, part of their personal collection, or exchanges or purchases for a hobby or personal collection.
William Kirk, Washington Gun Law’s President and Attorney, analyzes ATF’s Final Rule and explains its impact on private transactions.
