Trump on the 2A……

President Trump has ordered the Attorney General to, within the next 30 days, identify any ongoing Second Amendment infringements in the orders, regulations, and legal positions taken by the Biden Administration, and to propose a plan for rectifying them:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-...nt-rights/

I'm hopeful he's sincere, and since he's a lame duck it's not like he's pandering for votes. All I've seen is that the AG isn't gun friendly and the new atf head isn't either.

I'm hopeful he's sincere, and since he's a lame duck it's not like he's pandering for votes.  All I've seen is that the AG isn't gun friendly and the new atf head isn't either.

Trump has not appointed head of ATH yet, it’s all fear mongering 

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on February 7, 2025, titled "Protecting Second Amendment Rights." Here are the key points based on the available information:

- **Purpose**: The order emphasizes that the Second Amendment is crucial for safeguarding security and liberty, asserting that the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed as it is foundational to maintaining other American rights.

- **Plan of Action**:
  - The Attorney General is tasked with reviewing all executive actions, regulations, international agreements, and other governmental actions from January 2021 to January 2025 (the Biden administration's term) to assess if they infringe upon Second Amendment rights.
  - Within 30 days, the Attorney General must present a proposed plan to the President through the Domestic Policy Advisor to protect Second Amendment rights.

- **Specific Areas for Review**:
  - Actions that might have promoted safety but at the cost of Second Amendment rights.
  - Regulations by the Department of Justice, including those by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), related to firearms and Federal Firearms Licensees.
  - Policies regarded as "enhanced regulatory enforcement" concerning firearms.
  - Reports from the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
  - The U.S. stance in any litigation affecting Second Amendment rights.
  - Classifications of firearms and ammunition by agencies.
  - The process for approving applications to make, manufacture, transfer, or export firearms.

- **Implementation**: Upon presenting the plan, the Attorney General and the Domestic Policy Advisor will work together to finalize and implement measures to reinforce Second Amendment protections, likely aiming to roll back regulations from the previous administration.

This executive order has been met with support from gun rights organizations like the NRA and Gun Owners of America, viewing it as a significant step towards undoing perceived infringements on Second Amendment rights by the Biden administration. On the other hand, gun control groups have criticized the move, arguing that the regulations under review were both life-saving and consistent with Second Amendment interpretations.

The order reflects a clear policy direction towards deregulating firearms and enhancing gun rights, in line with Trump's campaign promises and consistent with sentiments seen in posts on X around the time of the order's announcement.

As of the information available, Donald Trump has not officially announced his choice for the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). However, there are several names that have been discussed in the media and on social platforms:

- **Blake Masters**: There's been speculation that Trump might consider Blake Masters for the position. Masters, a far-right conservative from Arizona, has connections with Peter Thiel and has previously run for Congress. His candidacy could be controversial due to past electoral losses and political alignments.

- **Brandon Herrera**: Known as "The AK Guy" on YouTube, Herrera has been a popular name among some Second Amendment advocates. He ran for Congress in Texas, advocating for gun rights, and has expressed interest in either abolishing the ATF or leading it to reform from within.

- **Peter J. Forcelli**: A former ATF official, Forcelli wrote about the "Fast and Furious" scandal, which might appeal to those looking for internal reform.

- **Other Considerations**: Names like Larry Keane, head of the gun manufacturers' trade association, and several other current or former ATF officials have been mentioned, but no clear favorite has emerged.

The process of appointing an ATF director is complex due to the need for Senate confirmation, which has historically been a hurdle for many nominees, regardless of the administration. Trump's choice will likely reflect his pro-gun stance, aiming for someone who might reverse or moderate some of the recent regulations.

Given the dynamic nature of political appointments, especially under Trump's administration, any official announcement would depend on current political climates, Senate dynamics, and Trump's strategic decisions. If you're looking for the most current update, I recommend checking recent news or official statements from Trump's administration for the latest developments.

I'm liking it!

I'm liking it!

In all honesty, I’m apprehensive just cuz I don’t trust the government 

I’m waiting to see who is appointed to head of ATF, want to see DOGE audit and review all firearm rules the ATF implemented that the Chevron ruling said are illegal 

The 5th Circuit of Appeals has also ruled that suppressors are not protected by the 2nd Amendment….

Well, fair enough... because they are NOT FIREARMS, nor are specifically "needed" to operate a firearm.

That said, they should not be regulated AS FIREARMS, as they have been. They should not be regulated by the ATF, as they have been. They should not be covered by the NFA (which needs to be reviewed and removed)

Will see what happens with this, if it goes anywhere

Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA). This legislation reduces the overly burdensome barriers required to purchase a firearm suppressor to ease access for law-abiding citizens simply trying to obtain the hearing protection they need.

https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsin...entID=1553

A federal judge in Mississippi just dropped a ruling that has the ATF sweating bullets—literally. Judge Carlton Reeves ruled that the federal machine gun ban is unconstitutional, and this case could send shockwaves through the entire gun rights debate.

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What Happened:
Justin Bryce Brown was charged with owning a machine gun under 18 U.S.C. § 922(o)—a law that bans the possession of machine guns made after 1986.

The judge ruled that the government failed to prove that banning machine guns aligns with historical firearm restrictions, a key test under the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision.

The "dangerous and unusual" argument fell apart when the court found that 740,000 legally owned machine guns exist in the U.S. today. If nearly a million people own something, can it really be called "unusual"?

What This Means:
This ruling only applies to this case for now, but if it gets appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, things could get very interesting.

The Fifth Circuit previously upheld the machine gun ban in Hollis v. Lynch (2016), but back then, there were only 175,000 legally owned machine guns. Now, that number is 740,000—a fourfold increase. That could change everything.

If the Fifth Circuit agrees with this ruling, it could put major pressure on the Supreme Court to revisit the federal machine gun ban.

The Big Question:
Are machine guns really "unusual" if nearly a million of them are legally owned? And if they’re not, does the government have the authority to ban them at all?

What do you think? Is this the beginning of the end for the federal machine gun ban? Or is the Fifth Circuit about to drop a massive plot twist? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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https://youtu.be/jD52dBD3kk0?si=-BBgJ3llQt0EzVP5