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The ATF's Definition of an AR-15 Lower as a 'Firearm' Is In Serious Trouble - The Truth About Guns
Long story short:
AR15 lower receivers do not - in fact, NO part of an AR15 - fall under the definition of a firearm under federal law; The Obama's administration decided to people illegally manufacturing firearms go rather than push this issue in court because of the impact the inevitable ruling to this effect would have on its gun control agenda.
One of the people in question is responsible for supplying the AR15 used in the 2013 Santa Monica shooting spree.
The takeaway on this:
- The manufacture and sale of AR15 lowers is NOT subject to any federal law
- Democrats are more concerned with pushing/preserving their gun control agenda than protecting the lives of Americans
Surprise, surprise.
For reference - an AR lower:
This is a lie; dishonest and misleading – typical of most conservatives.
The truth is that the Obama Administration notified Congress that existing Federal firearm laws were lacking and needed to be updated.
From the linked article:
“The ruling and subsequent dismissal drew little notice but prompted a letter to Congress from then-US Attorney General Loretta Lynch. She advised lawmakers that the judge's decision was not suitable for appeal and that if ATF officials believed the definition should be changed, they should pursue regulatory or administrative action.”
It was the Republican controlled Congress that failed to address this issue.
Moreover, complete lower receivers are considered firearms.
Stripped lower receivers and partially complete receivers are regulated as firearms and that hasn’t changed as a matter of law, legislation, or regulatory policy – hence the ATF’s not pursuing a case against Roh, where Judge Selna's likely ruling would jeopardize how the ATF regulates stripped and partially complete receivers, rendering their purchase not subject to a background check.
The ATF’s interpretation and application of Federal firearm laws with regard to AR lower receivers may indeed be invalid, but only the courts have the authority to make that determination – which they have not.