{"id":2065138,"date":"2023-10-12T16:07:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T20:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-launches-inquiry-into-biden-atf-gun-sales-rule-universal-gun-registry\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T16:12:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T20:12:03","slug":"house-gop-launches-inquiry-into-biden-atf-gun-sales-rule-universal-gun-registry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-launches-inquiry-into-biden-atf-gun-sales-rule-universal-gun-registry\/","title":{"rendered":"House Republicans have initiated an investigation into Biden&#8217;s ATF rule on gun sales, citing concerns over a potential &#8216;universal gun registry.&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">42<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-gop-launches-inquiry-into-biden-atf-gun-sales-rule-universal-gun-registry%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2065138&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Exclusive: House Small Business Committee \u2063Chairman Launches Investigation into New Gun Selling Rule<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Roger Williams \u2062(R-TX), chairman of the House Small \u200dBusiness Committee, is taking action against a controversial new rule from the \u200dBiden administration that\u200d would require single-sale gun sellers to obtain \u2062gun dealing licenses. Williams is launching an investigation \u200cinto the matter.<\/p>\n<p>In\u200b September, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposed a \u200bchange to the definition of &#8220;engaged in \u2063the business\u200d of \u200dselling firearms.&#8221; The proposed change would include individuals who sell firearms \u200dwith the &#8220;predominant purpose&#8221; of making a \u2062profit.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Thousands of Gun Enthusiasts Forced to Register\u2062 as \u200cLicensed\u2064 Dealers<\/h3>\n<p>A letter from Williams to ATF Director Steven Dettelbach, obtained exclusively by the Washington Examiner,\u2062 highlights the\u200d potential impact of the proposed rule. Williams argues that nearly 25,000 individuals would be required to \u200cregister for a Federal Firearms License, effectively \u2064turning them into small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Williams expressed\u200b his concerns, stating, &#8220;Criminals will simply ignore this\u2064 new requirement while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-sheriffs-tell-newsom-they-wont-enforce-covid-curfew\/\" title=\"California Sheriffs Tell Newsom They Won't Enforce COVID Curfew\">law-abiding citizens<\/a> will be \u200dforced to submit their information to\u2064 the ATF as another backdoor attempt to make a universal gun registry. \u2063This ridiculous new requirement will\u200c do nothing \u200dto improve public safety and only shows the Biden Administration\u2019s contempt for the Second Amendment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The proposed rule would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/here-are-the-5-republicans-who-voted-for-dems-gun-control-bill\/\" title=\"Here Are The 5 Republicans Who Voted For Dems\u2019 Gun Control Bill\">mandate gun owners<\/a> who wish to sell a single firearm for profit to register as a\u200d Federal Firearms\u2064 License holder. However,\u2063 many gun owners do\u200b not want \u200cto become businesses and \u2063are unprepared\u200b to do so.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Impact \u2063on Small Businesses and Regulatory Flexibility<\/h3>\n<p>Williams\u200c and the committee are demanding answers from the ATF regarding the rule&#8217;s\u2064 effect on small\u2064 businesses. They are particularly concerned about the lack of information provided in \u2064the \u200crule. The committee is requesting an explanation of \u200cthe costs\u2062 imposed on small businesses by the new rule, as well as a detailed audit of the ATF&#8217;s considerations and why\u2064 they \u200ddid not include this analysis\u200c in\u200b the proposed rule.<\/p>\n<p>The committee \u200dis also seeking an accounting \u2062of how many of the 25,000 individuals\u2063 the ATF believes will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-gop-launches-inquiry-into-biden-atf-gun-sales-rule-universal-gun-registry\/\" title=\"House Republicans have initiated an investigation into Biden's ATF rule on gun sales, citing concerns over a potential 'universal gun registry.'\">cease selling firearms\u2063 altogether due<\/a> to the new rule.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The ATF has not responded to a \u2064request for comment from the Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from\u2063 the Washington \u2063Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u200bRep. Roger Williams intend to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuomo-to-partially-reopen-indoor-dining-in-nyc-for-valentines-day-if-positivity-rates-hold\/\" title=\"Cuomo To Partially Reopen Indoor Dining In NYC For Valentine\u2019s Day, \u2018If Positivity Rates Hold\u2019\">small business owners<\/a> affected \u2063by \u200bthe rule?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cNt purpose&#8221; of making a profit. This would require these individuals to obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gun-rights-groups-explain-the-problems-with-gun-control-bill-that-14-gop-senators-caved-on\/\" title=\"Gun Rights Groups Explain The Problems With Gun Control Bill That 14 GOP Senators Caved On\">federal gun dealing license<\/a> and conduct background checks on buyers.<\/p>\n<p>Williams\u2062 issued a statement \u2063expressing his concerns about the potential impact\u200d of this rule on small gun \u2063sellers. He argued\u2062 that this new requirement would impose unnecessary burdens \u2062on law-abiding citizens and \u200dcould lead to the closure of many small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The \u2064Biden administration&#8217;s proposed rule would\u200d unfairly target\u2064 small gun sellers who \u2064have been operating\u2062 legally and responsibly for years,&#8221; \u200bWilliams said. &#8220;These \u2064individuals are not \u2064the problem and\u200b should\u200d not be\u200c treated as such. This investigation \u2062is necessary\u200d to ensure \u2062that the rights of law-abiding citizens and small business owners are protected.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Small Business Committee chairman\u2064 highlighted the \u2062economic significance of the firearms industry, \u2064particularly for small businesses. He claimed that these \u2063small gun sellers play a\u2063 vital role in supporting the economy and providing employment \u2064opportunities in local communities.<\/p>\n<p>Williams also emphasized the importance of protecting\u200c Second Amendment rights. He argued that this new rule\u2062 would infringe upon the \u200drights of law-abiding citizens to engage in\u2063 lawful commerce and exercise their right to bear arms.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Second Amendment is a fundamental right guaranteed by the\u200d Constitution, and we must protect it,&#8221; Williams\u200c stated. &#8220;This proposed rule is a clear violation \u2063of the rights of law-abiding citizens, and \u2064I will do everything \u200din\u2063 my power to prevent it from taking \u200beffect.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As chairman of the\u200c House\u200b Small Business Committee, Williams has the authority to conduct investigations and hold hearings on issues that impact small businesses. Through this investigation, \u2063he intends to examine the legal and economic implications of the proposed rule and gather input from a range of\u2063 stakeholders, including small gun sellers, industry experts, and constitutional scholars.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation will also focus on whether the Biden administration followed proper procedures in proposing \u2062the rule and \u2064consider any potential alternatives\u200c that could achieve the\u2064 goal of \u200dkeeping firearms out of the hands of criminals without unduly burdening small businesses and law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Williams concluded his statement by assuring small gun sellers that he will\u2064 fight to protect their rights and ensure that the \u2063Biden administration&#8217;s \u2062proposed rule does not \u200cdisproportionately impact small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Small\u200b gun sellers are \u2063an integral part\u200d of\u2063 our communities and our economy,&#8221; Williams declared. &#8220;I am committed to standing\u200c up for them and ensuring that they can continue to operate without unnecessary government interference.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As\u200b the investigation moves\u200d forward, Williams \u200daims to shed light on the potential consequences of the Biden administration&#8217;s proposed rule and advocate for the rights and interests of\u2062 small gun sellers. This investigation could have significant implications for\u2062 the\u200c future of gun regulations and \u200bthe firearms \u2062industry\u200d as\u200d a whole.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Rep. Roger \u200bWilliams&#8217; decision to launch an investigation into the new gun selling rule demonstrates his \u2063commitment to protecting Second Amendment\u200d rights and \u2064supporting small businesses. Through this\u2063 investigation, he hopes to provide a platform for discussion and find a \u200bbalanced approach that\u2063 addresses the concerns of\u200c both gun owners and public safety advocates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), House Small Business Committee chairman, is probing a Biden administration rule that requires single-sale gun sellers to obtain gun dealing licenses. 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