SAF Sues ATF Over Ghost Gun Rule
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Short article, so let's keep it tight. The ghost gun rule fight is back in court, and SAF is pushing for a clean ruling — no trial, just a decision on whether ATF had the authority to rewrite the definition of "firearm" in the first place.
"Self-manufacturing firearms for personal use is a time-honored tradition that countless citizens still practice, and one that is entirely legal under federal law."
That's the crux of the whole argument. Building your own firearm — whether it's a 1911 from an 80% frame on your workbench or a precision rifle you machined yourself — has never required a serial number or a transfer. The ATF didn't like that, so they tried to change the definition of what counts as a firearm to reach further upstream into the parts.
What's interesting here isn't just the ghost gun angle — it's the statutory overreach question. If the ATF can redefine "firearm" to include precursor parts, what stops them from redefining other terms in the GCA to expand their reach elsewhere. That's the thread worth watching.
Anyone here built a firearm from an 80% or from scratch — and has the 2022 rule changed how you think about that project or what parts you source?
Read the full article in The Handbook → | By Steve Duskett
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