Career officials may be all too aware of the political priorities of ATF and DOJ senior leadership and may be actively trying to undermine and embarrass their bosses who operate at the political…
Federal and state regulations affecting firearms directly impact the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Regulatory actions by agencies like the ATF carry the force of law and can affect how Americans legally purchase, own, and carry firearms.
Gun owners affected by this regulatory action should be aware of their rights and obligations under existing law. When federal rules are in a public comment period, submitting official comments through regulations.gov is one of the most direct ways citizens can push back on overreach.