A Second Amendment Foundation representative explains why the passing of this regulation is a problem to private gun owners.
Once again, the Biden administration is on the attack against guns, this time convincing the Supreme Court that “ghost guns” are a problem.
Earlier this week, the Court voted on a 5-4 decision to revive the regulation, which will crack down on kits that can be purchased online to assemble untraceable homemade firearms. While the decision is provisional, it could have long-lasting effects on collectors and private gun owners.
The administration noted that the push by the administration on the regulation was for “the urgent public safety and law enforcement crisis posed by the exponential rise of untraceable firearms.”
While the regulation doesn’t prohibit the sales of kits and components, it does require manufacturers and sellers to obtain licenses and serial numbers, and conduct background checks.
The regulation was previously struck down last month, with Judge Reed O’Connor of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas noting that “a weapons parts kit is not a firearm” and “that which may become or may be converted to a functional receiver is not itself a receiver.”
So the question is what happens now – and what further effect it could have on the Biden administration’s battle for an “assault weapons” ban. Joining us now to discuss the matter further is a representative for the Second Amendment Foundation, a group that firmly believes in the right for all U.S. citizens to bear arms. Their insight will provide weight on this matter.
Q&A:
- So why now? Why did the Biden administration push for the Supreme Court to rule on the matter surrounding “ghost gun” kits?
- Did they really believe that “ghost guns” are a problem amongst criminals? Are there statistics that show them being used more and more? Or did Biden find another way to convince the Justices?
- Following this provisional regulation, is there a possibility that this could push the Biden administration to once again proceed with their proposed ban on “assault weapons”?
- Do you believe there will be a long-lasting effect on this “ghost gun” law? Or could a court possibly overturn it for the fairness of private gun owners?
- What level of protection does the Second Amendment provide in regards to this “ghost gun” law? Did the Biden administration even give it any consideration?
- Where can we learn more about the Second Amendment Foundation and its members?
- Those interested can visit http://www.saf.org/.
Second Amendment Foundation/CCRKBA spokespersons available to be your guest:
ABOUT CHRIS CHENG (In Pacific Time)
Chris Cheng serves on the advisory council to the Second Amendment Foundation’s Board of Trustees. He is the History Channel’s Top Shot Season 4 Champion and author of the book “Shoot to Win.” Cheng is an Asian D&I advocate in the gun community; a former Google employee who went from self-taught amateur to pro shooter.
ABOUT CAM EDWARDS (In Eastern Time)
Cam Edwards is the editor at Bearing Arms-dot-com and hosts the popular podcast Cam & Company that focuses on Second Amendment news and information. Cam is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has worked in radio, television, and online media for over two decades. He currently lives on a small farm with his family near Farmville, Virginia, and is a member of the board of Citizens Committee to Keep and Bear Arms.
ABOUT MARK WALTERS (in Eastern Time):
Mark Walters is a member of the board of directors for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. As a nationally syndicated host of two talk radio programs, Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense, Mark is heard on hundreds of stations weekly across the country. Mark is the co-founder of Armed American News and the recipient of the 2015 “Gun Rights Defender of the Year award.” In addition, Mark Walters is co-author of three books, including Lessons from Armed America, Lessons from Unarmed America, and Grilling While Armed.
ABOUT LEE WILLIAMS (In Eastern Time)
Lee Williams is also known as The Gun Writer and has been writing about the Second Amendment, firearms, the firearms industry, and the gun culture for more than ten years. He is the Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Reporting Project and is a frequent contributor to Ammoland News and Armed American Radio. In addition, Lee serves as a board member of Florida Carry, Inc. He was also an editor for a daily newspaper in Florida. Before becoming a newspaper editor, Lee was an investigative reporter in three states and a U.S. Territory. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a police officer. Before becoming a cop, Lee served in the Army. Lee has earned more than a dozen national journalism awards as a reporter and three medals of valor as a police officer.
ABOUT DAVE WORKMAN (In Pacific Time):
Dave Workman is an award-winning career journalist and senior editor of TheGunMag.com. He writes for Liberty Park Press, Conservative Firing Line, and is communications director for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. He has authored Op-Ed pieces in several major newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Seattle Times, and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and co-authored seven books with Second Amendment Foundation Alan Gottlieb. Workman’s beat is firearms, from politics to the outdoors. He is widely considered an authority on firearms, concealed carry, and gun politics.
The Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org) is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing, and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 700,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the consequences of gun control.
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