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New Bill Would Eliminate ATF’s Ability to Ban Ammo Through Reclassification

Would prevent future bans similar to one attempted under Obama administration BY: Stephen GutowskiFollow @@StephenGutowski Representative Rob Bishop (R., Utah) introduced a bill last Wednesday that would prohibit the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) from unilaterally reclassifying ammunition. The Lawful Purpose and Self-Defense Act would remove the ATF’s discretion in classifying certain ammunition as “armor piercing.” Instead of relying on the ATF or attorney general’s judgment on which “armor piercing” rounds should be given a “sporting purpose” exception, the bill would rely on the manufacturer’s design and intent. Rep. Bishop said his intention is to prevent gray… View Article