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Amishman

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11. The ATF is suspending the proposal
Tue Mar 10, 2015, 02:24 PM
Mar 2015

as of this afternoon. The wording indicates they will review internally and may reintroduce it later.

Might be for the best. This got a lot of attention, and a detailed review of this policy could have opened the door to sale of other ammo currently prohibited under the same statute that also fails to meet the 'entire core' definition.

From the ATF's facebook:

Notice to those Commenting on the Armor Piercing Ammunition Exemption Framework
Thank you for your interest in ATF's proposed framework for determining whether certain projectiles are "primarily intended for sporting purposes" within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(17)(C). The informal comment period will close on Monday, March 16, 2015. ATF has already received more than 80,000 comments, which will be made publicly available as soon as practicable. Although ATF endeavored to create a proposal that reflected a good faith interpretation of the law and balanced the interests of law enforcement, industry, and sportsmen, the vast majority of the comments received to date are critical of the framework, and include issues that deserve further study. Accordingly, ATF will not at this time seek to issue a final framework. After the close of the comment period, ATF will process the comments received, further evaluate the issues raised therein, and provide additional open and transparent process (for example, through additional proposals and opportunities for comment) before proceeding with any framework.

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I have to be contrary on this one KellyW Mar 2015 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #2
Why don't we ban the manufacture of pistols that fire rifle cartridges? indie9197 Mar 2015 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #4
Profits on M855 green tip ammo is up 40% KellyW Mar 2015 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #7
handguns shooting AR15 bullets, problems therein jimmy the one Mar 2015 #8
The *entire* problem is repeating handguns shooting rifle ammo, period. They should be NFA'ed. sir pball Mar 2015 #10
This ammunition is totally useless. flamin lib Mar 2015 #6
politifact fact checked it jimmy the one Mar 2015 #9
The ATF is suspending the proposal Amishman Mar 2015 #11
suspended, fear of rabies jimmy the one Mar 2015 #20
Just as a matter of fact, banning this bullet would do nothing... Adrahil Mar 2015 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #13
There is no need to be rude. Adrahil Mar 2015 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #15
Then you will continue to fail. Adrahil Mar 2015 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #17
Insult, Insult, Insult. What a pleasant person you are. Adrahil Mar 2015 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #19
If you are going to define all gun owners as the enemy.... Adrahil Mar 2015 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author billh58 Mar 2015 #22
Yes it is frustrating that some don’t want to have any discussion of tactics KellyW Mar 2015 #23
Bill, could you please put Adrahil on your ignore list? They haven't done anything worth blocking Electric Monk Mar 2015 #24
Restrictions based on the actual cartridge the "handgun" fires would be better IMO.. sir pball Mar 2015 #25
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