Socialist Rifle Association
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Behold, the dumbest firearm I own
Legal 10/22 takedown SBR with 110 round drum and binary trigger.
Please excuse the mess around it.
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Justice Dept. finalizes rules to close ‘gun show loophole’
In a move that officials touted as the most significant increase in American gun regulation in decades, the Justice Department has finalized rules to close a loophole that allowed people to sell firearms online, at gun shows and at other informal venues without conducting background checks on those who purchase them.
Vice President Harris and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland celebrated the rules and said they would keep firearms out of the hands of potentially violent people who are not legally allowed to own guns.
The rules — which are expected to take effect in 30 days — codify changes outlined in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in June 2022 and expanded which gun sellers were legally required to conduct background checks on buyers.
“Every person in our nation has a right to live free from the horror of gun violence. I do believe that,” Harris said on a call with reporters. “We know how to prevent these tragedies, and it is a false choice to say you are either in favor of the Second Amendment or you want to take everyone’s guns away.”
As part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, officials tasked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, which is responsible for regulating the sales and licensing of firearms in the United States, with developing rules that would make clear to gun owners how officials will implement and enforce the new gun laws.
The rules clarify who is required to conduct background checks and aims to close what is known as the “gun show loophole” — which refers to the reality that gun-show sellers and online vendors are subject to much looser federal regulations than vendors who sell at bricks-and-mortar stores.
Under long-standing federal law, people who operate gun shops — or whose main livelihood involves selling firearms — must register with the government to obtain a Federal Firearms License. This license requires them to search a federal database before selling a gun to ensure that the purchaser is not barred from owning one. The license also requires gun vendors to record the sale of each firearm, making it easier for federal officials to trace the gun if it is used in a crime.
But people who claim that selling firearms is not their main source of income — such as people who sell guns at shows or in other more informal settings — have been exempt from such licensing rules. The 2022 law aimed to change that by saying that many more categories of people selling guns to earn money must register for a license and, as a result, record gun purchases and conduct the background checks that come with having that license.
The rules require anyone who sells a firearm through mail order or at flea markets, gun shows or online to register for a license and conduct the necessary background checks.
There are some exceptions, including for hobbyists who are selling firearms from their collection and people who sell firearms they inherited.
Many of Biden’s gun-control efforts have been challenged by conservative groups in court. These regulations are likely to face that same opposition, though White House and Justice Department officials said they are confident the rules align with the law and will withstand any legal challenges.
“Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show or at a brick-and-mortar store: If you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks,” Garland said. “This regulation is a historic step in the Justice Department’s fight against gun violence. It will save lives.”
The ATF issued the proposed version of the rules in August and opened them up to public comment for 90 days. Officials said they received nearly 400,000 comments, two-thirds of which were clearly in favor of the rules. A quarter of the comments were decidedly against the proposal, the officials said, and other comments did not take a clear stance on the rules.
The final version of the rules did not contain substantial changes.
It is difficult to determine how many unlicensed dealers are selling firearms, but officials said they expect the new rules to apply to about 23,000 dealers. They said about 22 percent of Americans have obtained their guns without a background check — a figure that includes private transfers of ownership.
The ATF released a gun trafficking report last week that determined that the country’s illegal firearm network is growing and said approximately 60 percent of users of trafficked firearms in cases that officials examined were convicted felons.
Not sure what they're talking about unlicensed online sellers. Every online gun shop I've purchased from has an FFL and ships my gun to an FFL where I do the background check.
- socialistvoice.substack.com Left Organizing Under A Second Trump Term
Trump is the most likely winner of the 2024 elections, if nothing changes in the coming months. How will his rise impact left wing political activity
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“Our Existence is Resistance” stickers just dropped. All proceeds go to the NE Ohio SRA's mutual aid projects
shop.socialistra.org “Our Existence is Resistance” Northeast Ohio sticker packWithin the small red triangle there’s a story of oppression and resistance. The courage to make a stance against those who wish for our complete extinction. This symbol is a reminder that the liberation of the oppressed will no longer be ignored. Our existence is resistance. All proceeds will b...
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Went shooting today with some acquaintances today
It was mostly alright. I got to shoot a lot of different weapons. Almost bit my tongue in half from clamping down during the bad history lecture about communism. Since this crowd included work colleagues, I don't feel like I can be honest about my politics. Ugh, it was tough not to shut that shit down though!
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Group pic of community defenders at Colors+ today
No fash showed up, but we got some mean looks from white dudes in trucks driving by throughout the day lol.
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Reminder that today is the anniversary of the Kristallnacht pogrom
Aka the night of broken glass. Take care of your neighbors. Don't allow this to ever happen again.
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It’s been clear for a while now that whatever we want to call the “far right,” i.e., fascists, neo-fascists, neo-confederates, or just plain ole’ American conservatism in the 21st century, they’re targeting trans communities across the country. This means that anyone who is trans; anyone who is simp...
Written by a friend of mine
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Fundraiser to Support Free Firearms Classes for Queer and Minority Communities
www.gofundme.com Bring Firearm Education to American Communities, organized by Blake AlvarengaHave you ever looked into what firearm education your community offer… Blake Alvarenga needs your support for Bring Firearm Education to American Communities
Hi all,
A fellow enthusiast started teaching firearms courses aimed at folks who aren't typically courted by the gun community. They've been doing this for free since the start of COVID and they are now looking to expand their operation and need to raise funds in order to keep it free. If you could chip in a few bucks to help with next year's expenses, you'll be making firearms proficiency more accessible to people who aren't welcome in other courses currently available.
Thanks!
- www.politico.com Feinstein dies at 90
The trail-blazing Democratic senator had faced mounting health problems in recent years.
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Benefit for Epona Rose Sep 30th 7-10pm @Old Labor Hall in Barre, VT incl. Green Mountain John Brown Club
https://freeeponarose.org/
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Call to Support DFW Drag Defenders in Court Against Self-Proclaimed Christian Fascists
itsgoingdown.org Call to Support DFW Drag Defenders in Court Against Self-Proclaimed Christian FascistsCall for court support in the DWF area in response to legal threats from self-described Christian fascist groups. Update: The Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club writes: "The hearing on Tuesday the 19th, and therefore the associated court support action, has been cancelled! It will be rescheduled in the fu...
> Update: The Elm Fork John Brown Gun Club writes: “The hearing on Tuesday the 19th, and therefore the associated court support action, has been cancelled! It will be rescheduled in the future by the courts, but we don’t know when that will be.”