The Biden administration’s Justice Department introduced the “Engaged in the Business” Final Rule on Thursday, aiming to redefine the criteria for individuals selling firearms.
This rule broadens the requirement for a federal firearms license to include those selling guns for profit at shows and online.
Critics argue that this move is an overreach by the Biden administration, encroaching on Second Amendment rights.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland asserts that making a profit from gun sales, regardless of where they occur, necessitates licensing and background checks.
“Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show, or at a brick-and-mortar store: if you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “This regulation is a historic step in the Justice Department’s fight against gun violence. It will save lives.”
The Final Rule aims to close the so-called “gun show loophole,” ensuring that all gun dealers, regardless of where they sell firearms, comply with federal background check requirements.
Firearms Policy Coalition wrote, “There’s no such thing as a “gun-show loophole,” and despite everything wrong with this despotic overreach, ATF even makes this clear when answering the public comments of “supporters.” Your intentionally deceitful commentary mirrors that of history’s most vile government actors.”
There's no such thing as a "gun-show loophole," and despite everything wrong with this despotic overreach, ATF even makes this clear when answering the public comments of "supporters."
Your intentionally deceitful commentary mirrors that of history's most vile government actors. https://t.co/TXyb3MTFiM pic.twitter.com/QifULuL8HT
— Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) April 11, 2024
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Today, the Justice Department has announced the “Engaged in the Business” Final Rule – an updated and clear definition of who must obtain a license and conduct a background check before selling firearms.
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— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) April 11, 2024
In June 2022, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) broadened the definition of individuals engaged in firearms dealing, a measure endorsed by Executive Order 14092 issued by President Biden.
This marked the first significant federal gun control legislation passed in almost three decades.
“Our Administration is taking historic action to reduce the number of firearms sold without background checks. This will help keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and felons. Now, Congress needs to do its part and pass universal background checks,” the White House said in a statement.
NEW: Our Administration is taking historic action to reduce the number of firearms sold without background checks. This will help keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and felons.
Now, Congress needs to do its part and pass universal background checks. pic.twitter.com/J8vNHK2RzH
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 11, 2024
The Final Rule, meant to enhance public safety, imposes heavy restrictions on legal gun owners and dealers, potentially making ordinary citizens who sell firearms at times subject to criminalization. Licensed dealers must keep records of sales transactions.
The rule targets unlicensed dealing, seen as a loophole harming public safety efforts.
This move aims to tighten control over gun ownership and trading, burden small sellers, and infringe on constitutional rights.
It could lead to the criminalization of Americans selling firearms without a federal license, even if infrequent or small-scale.
There are concerns about how this might affect hobbyists and collectors facing prosecution for what they see as lawful actions.
This regulation isn’t a law from Congress and will likely face challenges in court.
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THE DEMONRATS ARE GUNNING FOR YOUR GUNS ## NO GUNS NO FREEDOM
Impeach both these FOOLS NOW – USA cannot tolerate these idiots any longer
It’s interesting how these dolts say “This regulation is a historic step in the Justice Department’s fight against gun violence. It will save lives.” and yet, all we see is increases in crime and the loss of life. Maybe we should be going in the opposite direction and ban all of these unconstitutional gun regulations and stop criminalizing innocent gun owners and sellers.