Republican Lawmakers Oppose ATF’s Proposed Gun Control Rule Change

Close to three dozen members of Congress have signed two letters expressing concerns over a proposed rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to redefine what constitutes dealing in firearms. Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), author of one of the letters and co-signer on the other, is concerned that the proposed rule change is “even more radical than progressive gun groups were lobbying for.” An ATF spokesperson did not respond to telephone calls and emails from The Epoch Times seeking comment on the letters. According to gun rights activists, the proposed rule would virtually eliminate private gun sales....