{"id":2163211,"date":"2024-01-30T15:50:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T20:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-anti-gun-groups-back-biden-atf-rule-against-popular-ar-pistols\/"},"modified":"2024-01-30T15:53:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T20:53:13","slug":"top-anti-gun-groups-back-biden-atf-rule-against-popular-ar-pistols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-anti-gun-groups-back-biden-atf-rule-against-popular-ar-pistols\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading anti-gun organizations support Biden&#8217;s ATF rule targeting AR pistols"},"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\">20<\/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%2Ftop-anti-gun-groups-back-biden-atf-rule-against-popular-ar-pistols%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=2163211&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>Four Top Gun \u2062Control Advocates Join Effort to Regulate Popular AR Pistol<\/h2>\n<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has gained support from four prominent gun control advocates in its mission to regulate and eventually eliminate the widely popular AR \u200cpistol in America.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Brady Center to\u200c Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown\u200b for Gun Safety\u2063 Support Fund, Giffords \u200bLaw Center to Prevent Gun Violence,\u2062 and March For Our \u2063Lives Foundation have filed a third-party brief in support of an appeal against \u200ba federal court&#8217;s decision to halt a new ATF rule that would \u2064effectively ban the AR pistol.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The groups argue that AR-style \u2063pistols equipped \u200cwith &#8220;stabilizing braces&#8221; are dangerous and have been linked to four mass shootings. Yvin Shin,\u200b representing March For Our Lives, states, &#8220;Stabilizing braces turn an already deadly weapon into an exponentially more efficient weapon of terror and mass destruction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Last\u200d year, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-supreme-court-to-decide-on-hearing-suit-declaring-all-male-draft-discriminatory\/\" title=\"Report: Supreme Court to Decide on Hearing Suit Declaring All-Male Draft Discriminatory\">federal district court judge<\/a> in Texas placed a nationwide hold on the ATF rule, stating \u200dthat the ATF\u2063 had \u2064exceeded its authority by \u2062targeting the braces,\u2064 which have been used for years to assist disabled shooters \u2062in handling the large AR-style pistols.<\/p>\n<p>The ATF rule is facing \u2064multiple legal challenges across the country, and it is anticipated that the Supreme Court will ultimately settle the dispute.<\/p>\n<p>The ATF \u200drevised its stance on \u200dthe \u2062braces, now considering them as rifle stocks, effectively transforming AR pistols into short-barreled rifles that fall under the regulations and taxes outlined in the National Firearms Act, originally created to\u200c combat gang violence during the Al Capone era.<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 20 million AR-style pistols are currently in circulation. Under the new \u2063ATF rule, failure to\u2062 register these firearms and pay a $200 tax could result in up to 10 \u2064years of imprisonment.<\/p>\n<p>The four advocacy groups argue that\u200c the ATF&#8217;s decision is the right one and will ultimately save lives.<\/p>\n<h3>Stay \u200bUpdated with the Latest Political News and Buzz from Washington Secrets<\/h3>\n<p>President Biden has been pushing for a complete ban on the sale of all\u200b AR and \u200cAK styles of firearms.<\/p>\n<p>The gun industry contends that the ATF rule violates the Second Amendment and recent pro-firearms Supreme Court rulings. They also argue, and the district court agrees, that the ATF changed its\u2064 position without prior notice, despite having\u200d previously approved\u2064 the use\u200d of\u2064 braces for years.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the main arguments put forth by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-to-announce-executive-action-on-guns-thursday-plans-to-outlaw-ghost-guns\/\" title=\"Biden To Announce Executive Action On Guns Thursday, Plans To Outlaw \u2018Ghost Guns\u2019\">gun control advocacy groups<\/a> in\u2064 support of regulating\u2064 the AR pistol as a short-barreled rifle? How do they believe this will help prevent mass shootings and acts of violence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Lower court ruling \u200dthat \u200bstruck down the ATF&#8217;s\u2062 classification of the AR pistol as a &#8220;short-barreled rifle.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The ATF, under the Biden administration, has sought to classify the AR pistol, which is a handgun variant of the AR-15 rifle, as a short-barreled rifle subject to greater regulation. The bureau argues\u200d that the AR pistol \u2064can easily be \u2064converted\u2063 into a\u2064 more dangerous weapon, as it has a\u2064 stabilizing brace\u2063 that can be \u200bshouldered, effectively turning it into a rifle-like firearm.<\/p>\n<p>In response, the four gun control advocacy groups have come together to lend their support to the ATF&#8217;s efforts. The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown\u200b for Gun Safety Support Fund, Giffords\u200c Law Center to Prevent Gun\u2064 Violence, and\u2064 March For Our Lives Foundation all share a common goal\u200c of advocating\u2064 for \u2062<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mother-of-6-year-old-who-shot-virginia-teacher-sentenced-to-two-years-in-prison\/\" title=\"A 6-year-old's mother sentenced to 2 years for Virginia teacher shooting\">stricter gun\u2063 control \u200cmeasures<\/a> in order to reduce gun violence in America.<\/p>\n<p>These organizations argue that regulating the AR \u200dpistol is essential in preventing future mass\u2062 shootings \u200band acts of violence. They believe that the easy accessibility and adaptability of the AR pistol\u2064 make it a weapon of choice for individuals\u200d seeking to inflict\u200b harm on others. By classifying\u200d the AR pistol\u200c as a short-barreled rifle, the ATF aims to\u200c impose stricter\u2064 regulations and background checks \u200con potential buyers, making it more difficult for\u200c individuals with malicious intent to obtain the\u2063 weapon.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents of the ATF&#8217;s proposed regulation argue that \u2062it infringes upon the Second Amendment rights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utah-axes-gun-permit-requirement\/\" title=\"Utah Axes Gun-Permit Requirement\u00a0\">law-abiding gun owners<\/a>. They argue that the AR pistol is a \u200clegitimate firearm for self-defense \u2062and recreational\u2063 purposes and that the proposed regulation unfairly targets\u200c <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> rather than\u2062 criminals. Critics also point out that the stabilizing brace on the \u200cAR pistol is designed to improve accuracy \u200cand\u200d control, not to transform it into a fully functioning rifle.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the differing opinions, \u200bit is clear that the\u200d issue of \u2063gun control remains highly contentious in the\u2062 United States. The involvement of these four influential gun\u200d control advocacy organizations illustrates the\u2062 significant support behind regulating the AR pistol. \u2063As the court proceedings \u2064continue, it remains to \u2063be seen how the final decision will impact gun control measures \u200dand the availability of this popular firearm in\u2063 America.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u2062 the\u2062 goal \u2062of any gun regulation \u2064should be to strike a balance \u200cbetween public safety and the preservation of Second Amendment rights. Finding common\u2063 ground and implementing effective measures that address the concerns of both gun control advocates and gun rights supporters\u2063 is crucial in order to prevent future acts of violence while respecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200cthe debate rages on, the involvement of prominent advocacy groups\u2062 in \u200cthe ATF&#8217;s efforts to regulate the AR pistol serves as a reminder of the ongoing battle to shape gun control policies\u200b in America. It highlights the\u200b importance of engaging in civil discourse, considering differing perspectives, and finding innovative solutions to tackle the complex issue of \u200dgun violence in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four leading gun control advocates have aligned with President Joe Biden&#8217;s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to regulate and eliminate the widely popular AR pistol in the United States. 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