Republicans argued Tuesday on the floor of the House that more than 29 million Americans have committed felonies because of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) ban on pistol gear.
Republican Alabama Congressman Barry Moore took the floor criticize Biden ATF rulesThe compliance date for this rule is May 31, and anyone violating this rule is effectively guilty under ATF rules.
“On the midnight of May 31, 29 million Americans instantly became felons thanks to Biden’s ATF weaponization,” Moore said.
The ATF’s pistol brace rule turns 29 million Americans into felons overnight.
We accept this unconstitutional rule that seeks to disarm millions of disabled Americans, including many veterans, simply by possessing legal, stabilized firearms. must be prevented. pic.twitter.com/yeBsQ54k0Q
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) June 13, 2023
Moore had spoken out in favor of a House resolution that overturned the rule. The Hill report.
President Joe Biden is threatened to veto resolution.
“Despite the fact that Congressional Republicans should take additional action to keep these and other dangerous weapons off the streets, they instead want this rule and the existing legal requirements for these dangerous weapons. We are pushing for a resolution that would reverse the progress we have made to force the United States,” Biden said. (Related: Biden’s ATF Chief Doubles Down on Lack of Firearms Expertise)
According to the regulations, pistols with stabilizing braces were reclassified as short-barreled rifles, and brace owners were required to register with the government. The Hill.
I am proud to stand on the floor of the House of Commons today in support of my colleagues. @Rep_ClydeA resolution to block the ATF’s unconstitutional rule criminalizing pistol braces. pic.twitter.com/SXX9QVyozT
— Rep. Wesley Hunt Press Office (@RepWPH) June 13, 2023
Moore accused the rule of “weaponizing the ATF” that could cost legal gun owners “10 years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.” He ended his speech by calling on the House of Representatives to pass HJ Resolution 44, which blocks the ATF’s new rules and voids liability for violators.
