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August 31, 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Washington, D.C. \u2014 Today, the Biden ATF formally\u00a0rolled out<\/a>\u00a0their plans to implement backdoor universal background checks, which was made possible by Senator John Cornyn\u2019s \u201ccompromise\u201d legislation passed last summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Under this newly proposed rule, any individual who sells even a single firearm for any profit, to any person including family could be classified as \u201cEngaged in the Business\u201d of selling firearms, and in turn, they would be forced to get a federal license, conduct a background check, and complete gun registration paperwork under federal law. \u00a0This will further enhance the ATF\u2019s illegal gun registry and will make it much harder for private individuals to sell guns\u2014effectively forcing them to either become a gun dealer or take time off work to coordinate trips (with potential gun buyers) to find a gun store. Further complicating matters is the fact that the ATF has currently adopted a\u00a0Zero Tolerance policy<\/a>\u00a0that is driving numerous gun dealers out of business for mere clerical errors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Erich Pratt, GOA\u2019s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cFirst, they said five guns, but now, anyone who sells a single firearm in a given year and makes even a penny of profit will be subject to dealer requirements, including a background check. People need to realize this is just the next step in the anti-gunners\u2019 longform playbook to enact backdoor universal registration of firearms, and eventually, to confiscate all firearms. They will not stop until that day.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Aidan Johnston, GOA\u2019s Director of Federal Affairs, added:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cThis is just the latest consequence of Compromise Cornyn\u2019s gun control law, and sadly, Lord knows more is still on the horizon. We urge all lawmakers to defund this rule the upcoming appropriations bill and join us in the fight to repeal this dangerous and unconstitutional legislation with the Congressional Review Act.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n GOA spokesmen are available for interviews.\u00a0 Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization dedicated to protecting the right to keep and bear arms without compromise. GOA represents over two million members and activists. For more information, visit\u00a0GOA\u2019s Press Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n