Will consider public comments until Dec 31st…
North Carolina –-(Ammoland.com)-The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is considering further restrictions for various types of ammunition used in both rifles and handguns.
The new restrictions stem from the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968, which among other things restricted “Armor Piercing” ammunition and also set forth exceptions that were allowed.
One such restriction banned handgun ammunition which had a composition where the materials were harder than lead.
In what appears to be yet another anti-gun initiative by the Obama administration, the BATFE is now considering reversing previous policy by banning ammunition which was originally designed for rifles but can also be used in certain handguns, such as the Thompson Contender or pistol versions of semi-automatic rifles, by claiming that some such ammunition does not meet the exception standards. At issue now is what changes the BATFE would make in further determining exceptions under the “sporting purposes” exceptions.
As BATFE documents note: “…in developing a narrow sporting purposes test, ammunition in traditional hunting calibers will become regulated.” Translated, common rifle ammunition, including steel-core ammunition, would be banned simply because a handgun happens to be chambered for that caliber – as such handguns have been for many decades.
For more information, please go directly to the website provided by the BATFE: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/industry/
There is still time!
The BATFE has opened the issue for public comment until December 31st, 2012. That gives us less than a month to have our voices heard in this issue. Take a moment and write to the BATFE using the email address provided below and let them know your concerns as they consider future changes to the “sporting purposes” exceptions to the Gun Control Act of 1968 which very well may result in further restrictions on commonly used ammunition.
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED!
- Email The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives before December 31st.
- Tell the BATFE that further restrictions are not needed and would be a serious violation of our rights under the Second Amendment.
- Support GRNC!: As we move closer to the national and local legislative sessions, GRNC needs your support to help combat the efforts against your rights as gun owners. Join or renew your membership! https://www.grnc.org/join-grnc/join-grnc-online
CONTACT INFO: BATFE email [email protected]
DELIVER THIS MESSAGE:
Suggested Subject: “To the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives:”
To Whom It May Concern,
It has come to my attention that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is considering further restrictions for various types of ammunition used in both rifles and handguns as they pertain to the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968. I am personally concerned that further restrictions on commonly used ammunition would represent a serious breach of the intended scope of the original limitations set forth under the laws created in the Gun Control Act.
As BATFE documents note: “…in developing a narrow sporting purposes test, ammunition in traditional hunting calibers will become regulated.” Regulated? It would be effectively banned. I will not stand idly by while bureaucrats try to ban common rifle ammunition, including steel-core ammunition, simply because a handgun happens to be chambered for that caliber – as such handguns have been for many decades.
Respectfully,
About:
Grass Roots North Carolina/Forum for Firearms Education is a non-profit, all volunteer organization devoted to educating the public about trends which abridge the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and engaging in grass roots activism to preserve those freedoms. Formed in 1994 to conduct a highly successful rally for the Second Amendment, GRNC has gone on to conduct projects like “Remember in November: A Gun Owner’s Guide to Voting,” bringing concealed carry to North Carolina. Visit:www.grnc.org
No ban of any kind. period.
I think the a.t.f. Should be disbanded as its a gross waste of money and not needed in a “FREE COUNTRY”. Also I think gun laws should BE THE SAME INALL 50 states. Also CUOMO SHOULD BE IMPEACHED AND HIS “SO CALLED SAFE ACT” that was dreamed up and passed without debate should be throw out in its entirety!!! ONE HUNDRED MILES NORTH IS A REAL FREE STATE, VERMONT…MOVE THERE
this country is on the fast track to becoming communist, just how many of our god givin rights are they after.
northern command just requested they be allowed to arm drones being utilized to protect federal property like pentagon, white house, military bases, and fusion centers.
STOCK UP AMERICA,ITS COMING FASTER, THEN YOU THINK.
The BATFE does not have the Constitutional authority to ban or otherwise restrict ammunition in common use in this nation. As with any so-called "gun control", this may only be lawfully accomplished in the United States by Constitutional Amendment. Of course that won't stop these tyrannical jack-holes any more than the 1st Amendment stopped the Congress from writing legislation abridging the freedom to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances (the Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011), or abridging or outright nullifying the 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th and 10th Amendments and Article… Read more »