Legislative
2019 Assault Weapons Ban
Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today led a group of senators in introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019, an updated bill to ban the sale, transfer, manufacture and importation of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines. In addition to Feinstein, Murphy and Blumenthal, cosponsors of the bill include…
Read MoreNFA Division Shut Down
As the government shutdown extends into its third week, suppressor buyers and dealers across the country have one resounding question: will the shutdown have an impact on suppressor transfers? The answer, unfortunately, is yes. After speaking with sources in the administration, ASA can confirm that the NFA Division is NOT processing tax-paid transfers during the…
Read MoreBreaking The Law With The Law
On January 1st of 2019, new gun laws went into effect from Washington State’s Initiative 1639. One popular Western Washington gun dealer, Lynnwood Gun and Ammunition is not playing ball. As it turns out, they’re legally correct in not doing so. I-1639 did a number of things, including raising the minimum age to purchase Semi…
Read MoreBump Stocks Banned
The long road to banning bump stocks in the wake of the Oct. 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting will come to an end in 90 days when a final rule drafted by the Department of Justice and prompted by President Donald Trump becomes law, the Review Journal has learned. The devices, which accelerate the…
Read MoreNY & NJ Folks In Trouble
New Jersey citizens who possess firearm magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition will be violating state law starting Tuesday. In June, Gov. Phil Murphy signed a “high capacity†magazine ban that mandates anyone in possession of 10+ round magazines is required to surrender them, transfer them to someone who is licensed…
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