Episode 120. ATF Final Rule on Firearms Sales and What it Means to Be “Engaged in the Business”

Show Notes:   Episode 120. ATF Final Rule on Firearms Sales and What it Means to Be “Engaged in the Business”   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, Alex Ooley and Mike Ooley discuss the ATF's new final rule regarding what it means to be engaged in the business of selling firearms. They highlight the complexity of the rule and its origins in the bipartisan safer communities act. They also discuss the power and history of the ATF, as well as the potential implications of the rule, including increased costs for private firearms transactions and the potential for registration and confiscation. They emphasize the need to be vigilant about government overreach and the importance of focusing on individual and community freedom.     Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 09:28 The ATF's Power and History 16:18 The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the ATF's Final Rule 35:46 The Government's Disregard for the American People and the National Debt 43:29 Taking Control of What You Can: Individual and Community Freedom   Resources:   Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 - Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/Bipartisan_Safer_Communities_Act_of_2022   S.2938 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Bipartisan Safer Communities Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2938   Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Dealer in Firearms - eib.fr_.1140-aa58.2024_508.signed_final_4.10.24.pdf https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/ruling/atf-final-rule-definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms/download   18 U.S. Code § 924 - Penalties | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/924   18 U.S. Code § 922 - Unlawful acts | U.S. Code | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922   The White House on X: "It’s time for Congress to act. https://t.co/KEDm5EQg13" / X https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1781699342178332678   Second Amendment Roundup: ATF redefines “engaged in the business” https://reason.com/volokh/2024/04/19/second-amendment-roundup-atf-redefines-engaged-in-the-business/   Justice Department Publishes New Rule To Update Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Firearms Dealer https://www.atf.gov/news/pr/justice-department-publishes-new-rule-update-definition-engaged-business-firearms-dealer   Justice Department Publishes New Rule to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer | United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-publishes-new-rule-update-definition-engaged-business-firearms-dealer   Final Rule: Definition of “Engaged in the Business” https://www.atf.gov/firearms/final-rule-definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms   Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Dealer in Firearms https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/ruling/atf-final-rule-definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms/download   Episode 57. ATF Proposed Rule on Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms – The Forge of Freedom https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/09/04/episode-57-atf-proposed-rule-on-definition-of-engaged-in-the-business-as-a-dealer-in-firearms/   ATF HQ on X: https://twitter.com/ATFHQ/status/1778393298991775744   Tags:   #liberty #freedom #firearms #handguns #guns #2A #training #personalresponsibility #firstresponder #law #litigation #lawfare #selfdefense #ATF #agencyrulemaking #executivebranch #engagedinthebusiness #FFL #universalbackgroundchecks #tyranny   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.