After Pointed Questions from Noem and Others, ATF Retracts Ammunition Ban Proposal
Washington, D.C. – After pointed questions from Rep. Noem and others, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) retracted a controversial proposal to ban certain ammunition that is popular with hunters and sportsmen.
“Under no circumstances should ATF adopt a standard that would ban ammunition that is overwhelmingly used by law-abiding Americans for legitimate purposes,” said Rep. Noem. “Like many hunters and sportsmen across the country, I am relieved the ATF has withdrawn this inappropriate proposal from the Obama administration. It would be a severe abuse of power to infringe upon law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment rights and I’m pleased to see the administration back down.”
On February 13, 2015, the Obama administration issued a proposal that would ban the M855 5.56 x 45mm cartridge, saying it qualified as an “armor piercing” projectile and could therefore be banned as a means to protect law enforcement officers. Numerous concerns have arisen since the administration’s proposed regulations were released. Most notably, while millions upon millions of M855 rounds have been sold and used in the U.S., no evidence has been presented that even one such round has ever been fired from a handgun at a police officer.
Rep. Noem joined more than 200 Members of Congress in writing a letter last week that questioned the ATF’s “armor piercing” classification, their decision not to publish the proposed “Framework” as is required, and what other rounds the ATF is considering regulating as armor-piercing ammunition.
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We’re gonna need all that ammo to protect our lives and property from the criminal illegal scum that the Barry Obama – John Boehner – Kristi Noem Coalition are allowing in with a free pass and a free ride.
Hey, I get it: THIS must be that “good government” we keep reading about here on the South Dakota Whig College (SDWC), eh?
First, the unholy coalition teams up to allow 11 million undocumented aliens to enter the country, secretly grant them ID cards, throw in immediate welfare benefits and a free plane ride to any city in the country. But follow that up by making sure we have the right bullets so private citizens can protect themselves and their property. Makes complete sense to 75 House Republicans– including KRISTI AMNESTY.
And SD WHIG COLLEGE continues to act like there’s nothing to see here. After all, Kristi may be a miserable RINO, but she’s SDWC’S miserable RINO. And how about that cute smile? Pencil her in for Governor !!!
Another anonymous poster trash talking. Are you the one who talked to Senator Bradford?