A group of Republican senators called on the Alcohol Department, cigarettes, firearms and Explosives (ATFs) on Thursday to cut down numerous Biden-era gun rules.
The letter, led by Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn and co-signed by dozens of other lawmakers, told ATF Deputy Director Marvin G. Richardson that he was enacted during the Biden administrations, including Ghosts. Many rules and policies have been reviewed and urged to be reduced by Gun and Pistol Brace rules, dealer violations “zero tolerance” policies and “engage in business” rules. President Donald Trump issued The February 7 executive order directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to consider “all orders, regulations, guidance, plans and other actions by the Biden administration regarding firearms.”
Many policies are suspended as they face legal challenges from gun rights activists, but many are still in today’s book.
“Under former President Joe Biden, the ATF adopted a number of policies and regulations that violated the Second Amendment Protection of Americans,” the letter reads. “President Trump’s executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondy to review and develop President Biden’s plan of action on illegal firearms control. Working with the Attorney General to expedite these policies Please identify it and withdraw it.” (Related: Trump’s manager reportedly cut billions of dollars with “unnecessary” spending from the Pentagon budget.)
Alcohol, cigarettes, firearms and explosives (ATFs) will be podium before Steven Detterbach’s ritual oath as the second ATF director confirmed by Congress at ATF headquarters in Washington on July 19, 2022 can be seen in. DC. (Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Biden enacted a new “ghost gun” rule in 2022. This treated the unfinished low receiver as a perfect firearm. There is currently a law challenge At the Supreme Court.
Another Biden-era rule that senators want to eliminate is the “entering in business” rule, which was enacted in April 2024. It is intended To close the so-called “gun show loopholes,” those considered firearm dealers expand to some civilians.
Critics Make a claim The rule is to criminalize ordinary Americans by submitting to overpower ATF surveillance. The law was banned in federal court in June and halted enforcement until the lawsuit was resolved.
Biden’s pistol brace rule was enacted in 2023, requiring that all owners of brace-stabilized pistols register firearms within 120 days of ordering. The rules were also defeated in court.
Under the Biden administration, there was a “zero tolerance” policy regarding violations from federal firearm licenses (FFL) dealereven the smallest violation of the protocol is not tolerated. The letter argues that the rules violate “a decades-long precedent for the ATF to work with the FFLS to address these minor violations.”
Cornyn previously introduced the law in January to ensure hidden carry permits work in all 50 states. Additionally, North Carolina Republican Rep. Richard Hudson It was introduced A version of himself at home.
ATF did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation is an independent, nonpartisan newswire service that is free to use for legitimate news publishers that can provide large audiences. All republished articles must include logos, reporter signatures and DCNF affiliation. For questions regarding our guidelines or partnerships with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
