The saga of ATF’s enforcement of the National Firearm Act’s “short barreled rifle” provisions against braced pistols has been a roller coaster ride of shifting interpretations. NRA-ILA has been keeping up with, reporting on, and advocating for reform the entire time. It seemed we had reached a low point with the publication of the rule Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces” during the Biden-Harris administration. Yet NRA, along with other pro-Second Amendment groups, successfully challenged that rule in court, and its enforcement was enjoined against NRA members, as well as other plaintiff groups in similar suits. Eventually, the rule was vacated in its entirety. Unfortunately, that did not provide the lasting relief many had hoped.
Today, March 20th, the House will cast the final votes on HB 26-1126, known as the "FFL-Killer" bill; SB 26-004, expanding "red flag" laws; and SB 26-043, increasing regulation of firearm parts.
Today, the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee passed Senate Bill 499, important pro-Second Amendment legislation. The bill will now move to the Rules Committee for consideration and scheduling of a floor vote.
After Phil Murphy signed NJ’s Carry Killer bill (A.4769), in a complete rejection of the Supreme Court’s holding in Bruen, the Attorney General’s Office elected to voluntarily release data relating to the number of carry permit applications, including denial rates.
House Bill 621, clarifying concealed carry laws, remains stalled in the State Affairs Committee without a hearing date or any action. As the session progresses, it's critical that this bill receives a hearing to advance through the legislative process.
On Tuesday, March 24th the Assembly Committee on Public Safety will hear Assembly Bill 2047, a proposal that would effectively convert every 3-D printer into a device subject to government oversight.