ATF Under a Biden Administration: What's Coming
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is already making moves to restrict our gun rights. In the last few months, we have seen the ATF go after gun maker Q for the arm brace on the Honey Badger with rumors circulating that other gun makers have received cease and desist letters. Meanwhile, Federal Firearms Licensee's have reported ATF has shown up at their door seizing silencer building kits, often called fuel filters, and have shut down some manufacturers of these kits. But, what can we realistically expect the ATF and Biden will do if Biden takes office January 20th?
Arm Braces on Pistols Will Become NFA Items
The ATF has never liked the ambiguity of arm braces and they will act on them under a Biden administration. Besides going after Q and the honey Badger, the ATF sent a cease and desist letter to SB Tactical for advertising their arm braces as being "ATF Approved" when ATF says that they only approved two of their arm braces.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMVnUL0LwDE
To those of us working in the firearms industry and law enforcement, we are willing to bet the ATF will list any pistol with an arm brace as an AOW (Any Other Weapon). This would put it into the NFA category with registration that costs $5 to register. However, if you made the AOW, then it is a $200 tax stamp along with a Form 1.
To be clear, this does not make us safer. The gun industry has found a loophole and the ATF doesn't like it. Creating bans only punishes the law-abiding citizen. It does not keep this out of the hands of criminals. Criminals just make SBR's (Short Barreled Rifles) without registering them because, well, they're criminals! Arm braces are a great reminder of how outdated the NFA is and how it should be abolished.
AR-15's and Other Guns Will Be NFA Items
Biden has made it clear that he wants to ban "assault rifles" and to put existing rifles into the NFA registry. This is outlined on his campaign website. That means that you will have to pay $200 per rifle to the federal government. For some of us, that can be a hefty price. Additionally, you are now on a list. For those of you that think this will never happen, think again.
Yes, he would have to have a law passed by congress. But, we barely have a majority in the senate and we have republican senators hop to the other side of the aisle occasionally. I grew up in California until I recently moved to the United States. I was there when they forced registration upon us and our market for modern sporting rifles dried up overnight. I didn't think it could happen, but it did. I bet the people in Virginia wouldn't think it would happen either, but it did.
Restrict How Many Guns You Can Buy Each Month
In California, you can only buy one gun a month. Seriously. That's what Biden wants to do too. When I moved back to the United States from California, I went into a gun shop and bought two new handguns simply because I could. You won't be able to do that under Biden's plan.
To be clear, this blog is run by current and former cops each with decades of experience in some of America's roughest areas. The guns we ran across that were used in crimes were almost always stolen or home made. Biden will restrict you to one gun a month, but the guy that is going to kill your family will be able to buy however many he wants because he ignores the law anyway (most criminals do). Again, the democrats are making criminals out of regular, everyday people.
Universal Background Checks
When I got to America, I bought and sold a number of guns in the parking lot of a nearby gas station. Everyone I came across was a decent, hardworking American. We were exercising our 2nd Amendment rights and meeting some great people while doing it. Under Biden's plan, you will have to meet in a gun store and have a 4473 done for that purchase. That means an extra cost to your local FFL so that you can have the privilege of buying a gun. We had to do this in California and it is a pain.
No Buying Gun Parts and Ammo Online
If you want a new upper for your rifle or a new trigger for your Glock, you'll have to go to an FFL to go get it done. Want to get some ammo because you see it in stock super cheap somewhere online? It will be shipped to an FFL where you will have to get it from first. This is another California law that Biden will have the ATF enforce.
Incentivize State “Red Flag” Laws
Cops hate red flag laws. We do not like any law that takes guns from citizens without due process. This is why you see so many law enforcement groups fighting implementation of Red Flag laws. Biden's campaign website specifically states,
"Biden will incentivize the adoption of these laws by giving states funds to implement them. And, he’ll direct the U.S. Department of Justice to issue best practices and offer technical assistance to states interested in enacting an extreme risk law."
Joe Biden Campaign Website
Yes, we know this is dangerous. But, if you live in a Democrat run state, the Dems love that government money and will jump all over this. We encourage law enforcement groups to continue their fight against Red Flag laws.
There are a lot more bad things that Biden wants to implement. All of these are already in effect in California. Matt and I are both former California cops. We know these laws did not make California safer and only made criminals of law-abiding citizens overnight. Look at all the people fleeing California and you'll see that their laws didn't work.
What Can You Do to Stop the Madness?
Since moving out of California, I have become involved in politics. I routinely talk to my state representatives and my congressional representative and consult with them when necessary. I testify in the state house when necessary and participate in 2A marches. I donate to pro gun groups that bring lawsuits for anti 2A legislation and I talk to community groups about 2A rights. Most importantly, I seek out my liberal friends and get them into the gun culture. I take them shooting on my dime and turn them into gun enthusiasts. That way they fight for our 2A rights as hard as we do. Bottom line, get involved and start donating money!