The Rule exceeds ATF’s implementation authority, expands the reach of § 926A, and treats distinct firearm accessories as if they present identical legal and public safety issues.
Dick Durbin: “The Rule exceeds ATF’s implementation authority, expands the reach of § 926A, and treats distinct firearm accessories as…”
On the recordAugust 6, 2026
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Critique of the ATF's proposed rule on firearms.
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