"Blanche claimed the changes bring gun regulations in line with supreme court rulings, while cutting down on red tape on firearms sellers and owners."
"For too long, regulations were written without any real understanding of how firearms businesses operate, how lawful gun owners handle their firearms, or what truly improves public safety."
"The new plans also include rescinding a 2023 rule that restricted pistol braces, an attachment that enables the shooter to hold the weapon against their shoulder like a rifle."
"Gun control groups said the administration is pandering to gun rights activists and predicted significant implications for public safety."
The US justice department has reinstated the gun show loophole, allowing firearm purchases without background checks at events. Acting attorney general Todd Blanche stated these changes align gun regulations with supreme court rulings and reduce red tape for sellers. The revisions are described as the most comprehensive regulatory reform in the history of the ATF. The Biden administration had previously closed this loophole, requiring background checks for all firearm sales. Gun rights groups challenged the previous regulations, claiming they violated the second amendment.
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