05/06/2024
Just wanting to spread the word, I know I'm late getting this out. ATF has issued another "Final Rule". This one broadens the definition of a sale.
The final rule implements the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (“BSCA,” effective June 25, 2022), which broadened the definition of when a person is considered “engaged in the business” as a dealer in fi****ms (other than a gunsmith or pawnbroker). The Final Rule clarifies that definition. Here is a link for anyone wanting to see what they did. https://www.atf.gov/fi****ms/final-rule-definition-engaged-business-dealer-fi****ms #:~:text=The%20final%20rule%20implements%20the,Final%20Rule%20clarifies%20that%20definition.
As I understand it, and understand the ATF, an agent can say that anyone that sales, transfers physical custody, money does not need to change possession for them to call ot a sale, is in the business of saling guns thus must have an FFL and registered to do background checks and log transactions in a dealers ATF approved Dealers Fi****ms Acquisition and Disposition book, or computer record.
A number of states have already filed lawsuits to stop this. As we seen with the last Final Rules, Not Laws, it will take months to see what will happen.
If anyone hears or knows of anyone affected by this rule please let me know.
Remember we are always here to serve your needs. Stay safe, keep your powder dry, and God Bless you and the USA.
On April 10, 2024, the Attorney General signed ATF’s final rule, Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Fi****ms, amending ATF’s regulations in title 27, Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”), part 478. The final rule implements the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Commun...