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Counterarguments from organizations like the Firearms Policy Coalition highlight the contentious nature of this move. “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,” the coalition stated, emphasizing their stance against the rule.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland emphasized that the rule targets profit-driven gun sales across various platforms. “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,” Garland affirmed. He believes this regulatory step is crucial in the broader strategy to combat gun violence, projecting it as a life-saving measure.
This regulatory initiative follows the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) of June 2022, significantly backed by Biden’s Executive Order 14092. It marks a milestone as the first substantial federal gun control legislation in almost three decades.
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The White House has lauded this action as a historic measure to minimize firearms transactions sans background checks, aiming to prevent access to firearms by individuals such as domestic abusers and felons. “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,” stated the White House.
However, the Final Rule is not without its critics. Many see it as an imposition of restrictive measures on legitimate gun owners and dealers, with the potential to criminalize average citizens for occasional firearm sales.
The regulation not only mandates licensed dealers to maintain detailed sales records but also seeks to address what the administration perceives as a critical loophole in unlicensed dealing, thereby aiming to enhance public safety.
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Despite its intentions, the rule has sparked concerns among small sellers and constitutional rights advocates, foreseeing undue burdens and potential infringements on their rights. There’s also worry among hobbyists and collectors, who fear this could lead to legal issues for what they consider lawful exchanges.
As the rule is regulatory and not legislative, it faces potential legal challenges, with many predicting its possible reversal in the courts. This development signals a contentious period ahead for firearm legislation and rights in the United States.
