• SEND_BUTTPLUG_PICS@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Why is the court asking the ATF to explain anything? The ATF shouldn’t be making any decisions, they should be enforcing the laws.

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      1 year ago

      I get what you’re saying and the question is not out of line.

      It makes a bit more sense if you think of the ATF as the FDA but for guns. They’re supposed to be the subject matter expert. So it’s not completely out of line for the court to ask them to explain matters relating to guns.

    • borkcorkedforks@kbin.social
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      1 year ago

      Sure, but legal processes aren’t quick. I would assume they’re trying to be thorough in the process. Probably not a great sign they letting the rule stay but in theory it doesn’t actually do much. 80% manufacturers can still sell products. I can still buy an 80% or a 3d printer.

      The real thing would be to just get a ruling to limit how they can change law through changing definitions. Same reason slapping down the bump stock was needed.

      Also the issue there ruling on probably won’t actually be a 2a thing but about the rule making effectively side stepping the legislative proceess.