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Google’s Anti Gun Policy
Recently Google Shopping updated its terms of service to not allow any of the following Other prohibited categories
The following products are not allowed on Google Shopping:
- Vehicles
- Guns, ammunition and knives
- Tobacco and cigarettes
NO CLEO? Is e-filing Form 4’s For Trusts in the Future?
Yesterday I read on Military Times that the American Silencer Association recently met with some unnamed people in congress and visited the ATF. Below is a video of their trip. Warning its a little long at over 7 minutes and has a lot of unnecessary footage of doorways, buildings and walking. You can skip to 1:25 if you want to see where the content starts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VTZO3pVsAA Joshua Prince wrote a little review of the video on his Pennsylvania Gun Trust Blog where he noticed something that I missed. While many have been talking about the ATF removing the CLEO requirement it has not happened yet. While the CLEO removal would be nice, many would not understand the full benefits if there was not a CLEO requirement for individuals.
Joshua points out that the ASA also points out that since individuals also require fingerprints, and photographs unlike Gun Trusts that it might be possible to start eFiling Form 4 Submissions in the near future. (For those who do not want to watch the 7 minute video, skip to 3 minutes and 4 seconds )
Bank of America Reveals Anti-Gun Policy, Drops Gun Manufacturer
Bank of America Reveals Anti-Gun Policy, Drops Gun Manufacturer McMillan Group International.
It appears from statements made to McMillan that the decision to not do business with firearms manufactures is politically motivated. If you have an account at BOA you may consider letting them know of your reaction to their decision.
PA Machine Gun Shoot hosted by Joshua Prince
Prince Law Offices, P.C. will be hosting a machine gun shoot at Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club, which is located at 966 Smyrna Road, Kinzers, PA 17535 on October 22, 2011 starting at 11am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The only requirement is that you bring a driver’s license and hearing and eye protection. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver.
There will be several dealers and manufacturers in attendance and which will have some unique firearms that you might not otherwise have an opportunity to shoot. One dealer will be bringing his KRISS .45 SMG, a Glock 18c, and some other fun toys. While you are welcome to bring your own firearms and ammunition, it will be up to the owner of the firearm as to whether he/she will permit you to use your ammunition in his/her firearm. The FFLs will be bringing ammunition for purchase, if you need additional or if they require certain types of ammunition to be used in their weapon systems.
While this event is free to all attendees, I am asking that you consider giving a donation to the Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club for their generous permission to use their range. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. To RSVP,
Florida Passes Pro 2nd Amendment Legislation: Penalties for Violating Firearms Preemption Law
Starting October 1st, any public official who passes or enforces gun regulations below the state level. State officials who enact or enforce local gun laws in violation face a $5,000 personal fine and could even be removed from office by the governor.
The new law is called the Penalties for Violating Firearms Preemption Law, the new statute forces the repeal of any and all regulations, policies, and ordinances that violate the firearms preemption law of 1987. We are already hearing that the passage is having an impact on town and county officials who are scrambling to come into compliance by the October 1 deadline.
The Orlando Sentinel reported on the changes now underway that:
ATF Ruling:Rifles Configured From Pistols, and Offers Q&A’s Related to Multiple Long Gun Reporting
Pistols Configured from Rifles; Rifles Configured from Pistols ATF has issued a new Ruling regarding Pistols Configured from Rifles; Rifles Configured from Pistols
ATF Rule 2011-4
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has received requests from individuals to classify pistols that are reconfigured into rifles, for personal use, through the addition of barrels, stocks, and other parts and then returned to a pistol configuration by removal of those components. Specifically, ATF has been asked to determine whether such a pistol, once returned to a pistol configuration from a rifle, becomes a “weapon made from a rifle” as defined under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
After a bunch of analysis, the ATF found the following
Held, a firearm, as defined by the National Firearms Act (NFA), 26 U.S.C. 5845(a)(3), is made when un-assembled parts are placed in close proximity in such a way that they:
(a) Serve no useful purpose other than to make a rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length (e.g., a receiver, an attachable shoulder stock, and barrel of less than 16 inches in length); or (b) Convert a complete weapon into such an NFA firearm, including –
- A pistol and attachable shoulder stock; and
- A rifle with a barrel of 16 inches or more in length, and an attachable barrel of less than 16 inches in length.
Gun Trust Lawyer® David Goldman added to FFLGuard Programs
With the increased response and questions regarding Trusts for firearms and other NFA firearms, Gun Trust Lawyer® David Goldman will be working with FFLGuard and their Firearms Dealers and Manufactures to help educate Class III dealers of Title II firearms around the country and provide their employees and clients with NFA trusts specifically designed to deal with the unique issues of firearms ownership, possession, use, and transfer in more than 43 states.
A full press release on Mr. Goldman’s participation in FFLGuard can be found at our website by clicking this hyperlink.
Obama Set to Unveil Gun Control Reforms
The Huffington Post is reporting the President Obama is abot to release a series of gun law reforms.
At Thursday’s briefing, Carney stated that the process is underway and “stakeholders” on both sides are working though the complex issues. While recent gun control law has largley ignored NFA firearms, it is possible that these items will be included in attempts for future legislation.
Washington Times and Second Amendment Foundation
The Washington Times has an article on the efforts of the Second Amendment Foundation and how Washington DC has been manipulate its zoning laws to reduce gun brokers to make it more difficult for individuals to purchase firearms legally. The Alan Gottlieb and the second Amendment Foundation have recently filed several lawsuits to protect the rights of individuals in NY, NJ, and DC. If you are not a member, you should consider joining and supporting them in their fight to protect gun rights across the nation.