ATF request for comments - Link

[semper_gumby]

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Did not notice this link in the forum. This is in regards to the ATF proposed ruling on bump stocks and the like. Just want to make sure we get as many comments into the ATF.

MAC channel video
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMw0g7m8IVE

 

[Drix]

Good catch, as a note: it takes a long time (weeks) for comments to be approved. They should be on point, precise, and non-defamatory.

 

[Radtekk]

Good catch, as a note: it takes a long time (weeks) for comments to be approved. They should be on point, precise, and non-defamatory.

So commenting "F-off, eat a bag of d1cks" would probably not pass muster?

 

[MGnoob]

The atf can't redifine bumpstocks as machine guns , they just aren't able without legislative changes or we are a lawless country

Im fairly certain if i ever receive a letter, my response will make me the test case......i would hate to be that guy...but i am.
I truely believe i couldnt lose....(or shouldn't).

What we need is (in your face) civil disobedience by non-burdened people..... i just can't until my federal nonsense is over...i wouldn't want to cause trouble for others...after that.., i dont see how waiting for NFA approval is any different than waiting for court...

At the point we are at, id rather land myself in court on an issue of my choosing, than wait for them to come me.

The worst case would be become a PP....all that means is gun laws no longer apply to you....it definitely doesn't mean you can't own guns

 

[1919FAN]

It's a slippery slope.

 

[Wrench75]

So commenting "F-off, eat a bag of d1cks" would probably not pass muster?

Well that's better than the 12GA enemas for their children idea I had so... Maybe?

 

[wahsben]

Direct Link: Federal Register :: Application of the Definition of Machinegun to “Bump Fire” Stocks and Other Similar Devices

 

[miniion]

Was prompted by GOA via email to take action a few days ago, and I did. Curious as of how long will it take for my comments to be posted.

 

[commandcaddy]

Just submitted my comments...

 

[Rekonn]

I added my comment when I saw the MAC video with GOA on this. If anyone is on the fence about taking a couple minutes to post a comment, think about where we'd be if Eric Holder could act like Maura Healey.

To make it easy, feel free to start with my comment and edit to make it your own.

"I oppose the ATF banning bump fire stocks by defining them as machine guns. Those devices just aren't machine guns, and twisting the meaning of words to fit a desired result would give the ATF the ability to enforce whatever they wish, effectively allowing them to create laws. The ATF should not legislate. If Congress wants to ban bump stocks, they should pass a law doing so. The ATF does not, nor should it, have the authority to create law."

Comment period ends in 5 days (1/25/2018)

 

[71montess]

Commented.

 

[Rekonn]

Another (much shorter) vid on this. I remember when I posted the count of comments was 7177, now I see 7805.

 

[UncleDuke]

The atf can't redifine bumpstocks as machine guns , they just aren't able without legislative changes or we are a lawless country

Actually BATFE can regulate bump stocks as an NFA regulated firearm through administrative rules via the NPRM procedure. They don’t have to go through Congress to re-classified bump stocks as “machine guns”. First they have to announce the notice of proposed rule making in the Congressional Record. Then they publish the initial comments. Then they publish a Second Notice of Proposed Rule Making. Then they ask for comments, conduct a study to see that the rules don’t violate any existing laws or rules, publish a notice that they intend to have a hearing, and conduct the hearing, They may or may not ask for additional comments or have a Third Notice before they publish a Notice of Report and Order which may or may not have a change in regulations.

This is a process which is lengthy due to the fact that they have to review all of the comments that are submitted. I would file my comments with BATFE and go on record (which will be published and available for everyone to read), but I wouldn’t get too excited at this stage of the game.

 

[namedpipes]

Today is the final day for comments.