Understanding the New Gun Dealer Rule: A Simple Breakdown
Eric Blandford, better known as Iraqveteran8888, recently discussed a big change in gun laws. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has a new rule that changes the definition of who is considered a gun dealer. This rule could affect many gun owners, and not in a good way.
What’s New with the ATF Rule?
The ATF’s rule says that now, almost anyone who sells guns aiming to make a profit can be considered a gun dealer. Before, selling guns was the main job of a dealer. But now, even selling just one gun requires a Federal Firearms License (FFL), which requires a lot of extra paperwork and hassle.
What This Means for Gun Owners
This change is tricky because if you try to sell a gun, maybe to get some extra cash or because you don’t need it anymore, you could get caught up in these new rules. Just putting an ad online or having a price tag on your gun at a show could flag you as a dealer.
The Legal and Practical Implications
From a legal standpoint, this adjustment in definition creates a precarious situation for ordinary citizens. The rule places the burden of proof on the accused, presuming them to be dealers unless they can demonstrate otherwise. In a twist of legal logic, the mere act of advertising or marketing a firearm could thrust an individual into the realm of gun dealership.
For the everyday gun owner, the implications are stark. Selling a firearm to liquidate personal assets or due to financial necessity could unexpectedly align them with regulatory scrutiny. This is not merely a bureaucratic hurdle but a profound infringement on personal freedoms and property rights.
People’s Reactions and Fighting Back
Many gun owners and groups are upset about this and think it’s too controlling. They believe this rule could lead to bigger issues like universal background checks or worse. That’s why some are planning to challenge this rule in court to try to stop it.
Eric points out that these new rules seem more about controlling gun owners than keeping people safe. He worries that simple acts like selling a gun could now open up gun owners to unnecessary government oversight. These regulations are less about public safety and more about control. By complicating the simple act of selling a personal firearm, the ATF could be paving the way for a more monitored and less free society where gun ownership is significantly tethered by governmental oversight.
Final Thoughts: Stay Alert and Involved
It’s important for gun owners to keep up with these changes and understand what they could mean for their rights. The definition of a gun dealer might sound small, but it has big implications for the Second Amendment rights. Staying informed and ready to act is crucial for keeping these rights protected.
Subscribe to Iraqveteran8888 where Eric continues to keep an eye on these developments and shares updates, helping the community understand and respond to these changes. As this discussion goes on, remembering our rights and staying involved is key.
Until the ATF hold themselves accountable for WACO , Ruby ridge and Fast and furious they are just a rogue unconstitutional agency that needs charged and convicted for thier crimes against the American people. FJB and all Democrats and the ATF .
Did somebody just dim the lights? Or was that the sudden creation of a huge “black market?”
If you recall, 2/3rds of the homebased FFL were eliminated during the Clinton rein of terror. The chances of average John Q Public obtaining a FFL to dispose of firearms is nil. The BATF would be OVERWHELMED by the applications. The Biden “Administration” has their collective heads up his ass. The only alternative is the local FFL taking firearms on consignment or facilitating a “private transfer”.
Does this mean they are going to show up at my house when I’m sleeping and break in and assassinate me? Asking for a friend.
The American Tryanny Force (ATF) wants you all in jail so it can confiscate all your guns. They hate you. The feeling is mutual. Tyranny hates freedom. Freedom hates tyranny. They must be planning to do something pretty bad to us if they work this hard to disarm us.
Bull, you cannot even be earnestly accused of being a dealer and selling for profit until you have earned profit (not gross proceeds, but PROFIT) exceeding the expenses of securing a FFL license, (an unconstitutional infringement soon to be abolished). Why on earth would any business set itself up as an FFL if they only sell a handful of firearms per year, the profit from which wouldn’t even cover the cost of a license? Any court that accuses a seller of collections or a piece or six to be a professional seller seeking profit will be laughed out of court.