Data on the 2020 economy are beginning to provide clear evidence that most state economies, and thus the United States, are recovering from the deadly effects of the coronavirus pandemic. 176, a rule that it alleges will "eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements and provide consumers broader purchasing options." It is high time for Second Amendment advocates in Congress and the White House to begin taking action to reform the rogue bureau. But a new proposal could see the Trump administration hit American men with equally unpopular and unscientific advice later this year. He has quickly grown to prominence in Congress as a strong voice for gun owners. No. We understand further that there have been significant delays in the review and processing of those transactions. Please advise how the FBI and ATF are working with gun owners and the firearms industry to promote firearm safety and security.We appreciate that the current national emergency has brought about unprecedented challenges for the FBI and the ATF, and we appreciate that your agencies are working with significant challenges for staff and resources. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF) each play important roles in securing the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms that is a fundamental civil liberty of every law-abiding American. On Wednesday, Joe Biden was asked what he thinks about the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In short, it violated the Second Amendment as a way of reaping more power for itself, and that should not be tolerated.The GOA can and will continue fighting the illicit actions of gun regulators as they arise in court, and they will be penalized; however, this piecemeal approach can only go so far. Any unreasonable and unnecessary delay beyond the three business days unlawfully impedes the exercise of a person’s fundamental constitutional right.We understand that the surge in gun purchases has resulted in the immediate determination rate falling below 90% and a significant increase in the number of NICS checks that have been placed into delayed status. Nancy Pelosi had a full day to figure out how to (re-)respond to the exposed security footage showing the maskless House speaker sauntering around a San Francisco salon in violation of local laws.
Dear Attorney General Barr and Acting Director Lombardo: We are deeply concerned about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (“ATF”) practice of relying on arbitrary, non-public standards to promulgate general firearms policy hidden from public scrutiny and awareness. The rescue mission for which Payne received his medal fits perfectly with the Delta Force unit he served. If you are still uncertain about the validity and acceptance of an expired license for GCA purposes, contact your local ATF office.” Does this continue to be the guidance for firearms dealers regarding the legality and appropriateness of accepting such a driver’s license during this emergency? The resulting record-breaking surge has placed significant pressure on the National Instant Criminal Background System (NICS), which helps to ensure that criminals and other prohibited persons cannot gain access to firearms. In 2018, Congress passed theAs our country continues to respond to the pandemic, we are seeking additional information on the impact the coronavirus has had on your agencies and the firearm transfer process so that we have a clearer picture on where things stand and how we can better assist through the legislative and appropriations process.NICS Checks in Delayed Status and the Three-Business-Day Waiting PeriodFederal law expressly recognizes the right of law-abiding citizens to purchase and possess firearms but bars certain individuals like criminals and the dangerously mentally-ill. NICS was designed to provide a quick and accurate determination about whether a person can lawfully purchase a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer. Does that threat deserve attention? The New York Times’s untitled “Everything Is Racist” series continues apace. Instead, such states have temporarily extended the validity of these licenses and other registrations. You think I'm embellishing. In the 1970s and 1980s, Congress studied the issue closely, with a Senate subcommittee report ultimately concluding that “it is apparent that ATF enforcement tactics made possible by current federal firearms laws are constitutionally, legally, and practically reprehensible. For the time period from March 1 until today, please provide us with an accurate accounting of the number of NICS checks that have been placed in delayed status and the average time that it is taking NICS to resolve those delayed checks. Everywhere you look are pictures of American cities ablaze accompanied by the voice of a local politician explaining why it is President Trump’s fault. Is this a legitimate excuse for the current visa shutdown at Voice of America? “As our country continues to respond to the pandemic, we are seeking additional information on the impact the coronavirus has had on your agencies and the firearm transfer process so that we have a clearer picture on where things stand and how we can better assist through the legislative and appropriations process,”“We are confident that through your leadership, we can work together to ensure that NICS remains up and running during this crisis and that law-abiding citizens are not deprived of their constitutional right to keep and bear arms, especially during these uncertain times,”As we continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, we acknowledge the unique challenges you and other federal leaders face in safeguarding our constitutional rights and the rule of law while protecting the public health and safety of our communities.