Opinion
In the lengthy battle with deep state entrenched Buerucats over our GOD-given Second Amendment rights, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), is taking another shot at restricting gun ownership.
This time, their target is the AR-15 rifle—a favorite among millions of law-abiding Americans. The legal tactics they’re using in the Vanderstok “ghost gun” case could lead to a precedent that’s not only concerning but downright dangerous for our rights.
What’s the Vanderstok Case All About?
At the heart of the Vanderstok case is the question of what qualifies as a “firearm” under the law. The ATF is pushing to redefine the term in a way that would bring more items under federal regulation. Specifically, they want to include certain gun parts and kits, which could then be subject to the same restrictions as fully assembled firearms. This might sound like a technicality, but it’s much more than that. The ATF’s redefinition would make it easier for them to classify AR-15s and similar semi-automatic rifles as “machine guns”—a move that could effectively ban them.
The Real Danger: Expanding Definitions to Restrict Rights
The crux of the ATF’s argument, as explained in the video above by Mark Smith from Four Boxes Diner, is that they’re trying to expand the definition of what constitutes a firearm. By doing so, they could declare that semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15 have the potential to be converted into machine guns. Under the National Firearms Act (NFA), machine guns are heavily regulated, and new ones can’t be added to the NFA registry. If the ATF succeeds, AR-15s could be swept into this category, making them illegal to own or transfer.
This strategy is particularly troubling because it doesn’t just apply to AR-15s. The ATF’s argument hinges on the idea of “potentiality”—essentially, they’re saying that if something [like a block of aluminum] could potentially be modified into a machine gun, it should be regulated as one.
This is a slippery slope. If the Supreme Court upholds this logic, it could lead to a future where any semi-automatic firearm is at risk of being banned.
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A Historical Perspective: From Ghost Guns to AR-15s
The ATF’s current push isn’t happening in a vacuum. It’s part of a broader strategy that’s been in the works for years. The agency has long sought to regulate “ghost guns,” or unserialized firearms, under the Gun Control Act of 1968. Their 2022 rule aimed to clarify that certain gun parts and kits should be considered firearms. However, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected this overreach, pointing out that the ATF’s definition contradicted the plain text of the law.
But the fight is far from over. The Supreme Court is now poised to weigh in, and if they side with the ATF, the consequences could be dire. Not only would it set a precedent for banning AR-15s, but it could also open the door for further restrictions on all semi-automatic firearms.
Why This Matters
The Second Amendment isn’t just about hunting or self-defense; it’s about ensuring that American citizens have the means to overthrow their own tyrannical government. The Founders understood that an armed populace is a free populace. But if the ATF and the Biden-Harris Administration have their way, we could see our rights eroded under the guise of regulatory “clarifications.”
The Vanderstok case is a critical moment for gun owners and Second Amendment supporters. We must remain vigilant and informed, ready to push back against these unconstitutional overreaches. If we don’t, we risk losing not just our guns but the freedom they protect.
They also redefine the word “readily” which everyone seems to have missed. The new definition is a full 8 hour day in a fully functioning machine shop. You can turn any block of steel, and every firearm, into a machine gun in far less time. That means every firearm is “readily” converted to a machine gun, and thus according to BATFE is one! Why is this obvious tactic being overlooked?
Defund the ATF! They are a useless drain on taxpayer $$ and an unnecessary agency which commits more crimes, including murder, than they solve.
MOLON LABE
The Kamals nose was not under the tent because her toes were in the air to advance her polical career.
“Buerucats???” Spellcheck just give up on you?
If the GOP wanted to win the conservative vote, and a sizable portion of the independent vote, they’d abolish the ATF. But they never do…
It must be hallucinating again because I believe we just had a Supreme Court decision that says the ATF cannot rewrite rules or anything else that would create a condition that could or would turn people into felons or make things illegal like the FRT trigger, bump stocks etc. In addition I believe I had a dream that said Chevron Law was thrown out and that our Congress is supposed to make the new laws like they used too and not have the King or Queen dictate what the laws SHALL be! TAKE YOUR GUN LAWS AND STICK THEM WHERE… Read more »