BATFE/Federal Firearms Law Reform

[Rich-D]

S. 941: The “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009”

Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) have introduced S. 941, the “Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2009.” The bill would roll back unnecessary restrictions, correct errors, and codify longstanding congressional policies in the firearms arena. This bipartisan bill is a vital step to modernize and improve BATFE operations.

Full article at: http://www.nraila.org/Issues/FactSheets/Read.aspx?id=251&issue=28

Rich

[BluegrazzGuy]

I would hope at least some of the provisions get through. It still boggles my mind that the BATF can only warn a licensee or revoke the license.

[Rich-D]

I would hope at least some of the provisions get through. It still boggles my mind that the BATF can only warn a licensee or revoke the license.
If the BATF had the power to levy fines or issue suspensions, an entire Administrative Court System would have to be set up across the Nation. I don't think that Congress would approve such a measure, either from a Pro-Gun stance, and/or budget concerns.

Rich