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Prosecutor: Hunter Biden Lied On ATF Form When Buying Gun

Prosecutor reveals discrepancies in Hunter Biden's ATF form during gun purchase trial, raising questions about legality and transparency.

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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence

Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax – an 11% levy on each sale – will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California’s 6% sales tax.

The Conversation

Republicans look to reverse rule based on gun law they backed - Roll Call

Republican backers of a gun violence bill now lead the charge against one part of the Biden administration's implementation of the law.

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New York proposes a ban on guns that are easy to convert to illegal automatic weapons

Meanwhile, Maryland's governor signs a bill to address the surge of conversion devices, including Glock switches, that bypass a pistol's trigger mechanism, allowing the weapon to fire fully automatic.

WEKU

Supreme Court Takes Up ATF's Unilateral 'Ghost Gun' Rules

Lower courts have been extremely skeptical of attempts to regulate unfinished parts as firearms.

Reason

Justice Department Dedicates Exhibit To Victims Of Gun Violence

Explore an exhibit at the ATF in Washington showcasing victims of gun violence and the collective efforts to prevent further tragedies in America.

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Supreme Court to decide if government can regulate 'ghost guns' - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will decide whether the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives can regulate so-called “ghost gun” kits.

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Second Amendment Roundup: ATF redefines "engaged in the business"

Agency pushes the envelope to require gun dealer licenses beyond the statute.

Reason

Justice Department Expands Efforts To Reduce Violent Crime

Learn about the Justice Department's initiatives to combat violent crime, including establishing a gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task fo...

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Biden Administration Cracks Down On 'Gun Show Loophole'

This crucial step, initiated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), aligns with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed in 2022.

International Business Times

US will require background checks for gun shows and online firearm sales

‘Historic’ action by justice department closes ‘doggone dangerous’ loophole in Biden administration’s fight against gun violence

The Guardian - US

ATF: 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years

The more than 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms represents 54% of such weapons in the U.S. between 2017 and 2021, Justice Department officials said.

WEKU

Over 68,000 Illegally Trafficked Firearms In U.S. Uncovered

Recent ATF data reveals challenges in investigating illegal firearm trafficking cases in the U.S., highlighting the need for stricter regulations.

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ATF Report Reveals Impact Of Illegally Trafficked Firearms

ATF report highlights the impact of illegal firearm trafficking in the U.S. and the need for comprehensive measures to prevent violence.

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Little Rock Airport Executive Director Dies In Shootout

Tragic death of Bryan Malinowski, executive director of Little Rock airport, in a shootout with federal agents.

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SCOTUS hears oral argument in challenges to bump stock ban rule, EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

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Senator Ernst Criticizes ATF's 'Knock And Talk' Gun Enforcement

Senator Joni Ernst raises concerns about ATF's 'knock and talk' policy on firearm straw purchases, questioning legality and ethics.

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Federal Agents Involved In Shootout At Little Rock Home

Federal agents engaged in a shootout while serving a warrant at the home of Bryan Malinowski, executive director of Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airpo...

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Rise Of Illegal Gun Conversion Devices Fuels Gun Violence

Learn about the alarming trend of illegal gun conversions to fully automatic weapons and the devastating impact on communities in the United States.

Reason

Republicans Use Fuzzy Math To Claim Large FBI, ATF Cuts in Budget Bill

The total appropriations package would cut $200 billion over 10 years, as the national debt expands by $20 trillion.

The Hindu

Minister calls upon tobacco farmers of Periyapatna to take to sericulture

Minister urges tobacco farmers to switch to sericulture for economic stability, while Anti-Tobacco Forum supports the transition.

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: Cargill Bump Stock Argument in Supreme Court

The continuous, manual forward pressure on the handguard precludes “automatic” function.

Reason

SCOTUS Ponders the Implications of Prosecuting Gun Owners for a Crime Invented by Bureaucrats

Several justices seemed troubled by an ATF rule that purports to ban bump stocks by reinterpreting the federal definition of machine guns.

WEKU

Supreme Court seems torn over bump stock ban

In 2018, the federal government banned bump stocks for that reason, but gun enthusiasts have challenged the regulation in court, contending that only Congress has the power to enact such a ban.

International Business Times

Supreme Court Scrutinizes ATF's Authority In Bump Stock Ban Case

Federal appeals courts differ on the legality of the bump stock ban, with the 5th Circuit overturning the ban in January 2023.

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