Trump Administration Officially Stops Biden-Era Crackdown on Gun Vendors
In a move hailed by the NRA-ILA executive director John Commerford, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has stood firm in his commitment to protect Second Amendment rights by vetoing 24 gun-control bills.
The vetoed bills, pushed by activists, would have restricted a wide range of rights, including attempts to ban commonly owned firearms, restrict the rights of 18-20-year-old adults, expand gun-free zones, and enact a mandatory waiting period for firearm possession.
Governor Youngkin's decision has been met with support from the NRA, which has urged Second Amendment supporters to turn out in November to ensure the next governor of Virginia continues to protect these rights.
Meanwhile, in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly signed two pro-gun bills into law, effective July 1, 2025. These bills, however, were not without their vetoes, as some bills aimed at protecting gun rights were also rejected.
In a related development, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on April 9 that she would create a Second Amendment Task Force at the Department of Justice. The Department of Justice, in conjunction with the ATF, will conduct an in-depth review over the coming months of the regulatory framework surrounding stabilizing braces and the definition of "engaged in the business" of firearm-dealing.
Across the country, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed three pro-gun bills into law. These bills allow enhanced permit holders to carry on the campus of a state institution of higher education, prohibit political subdivisions from restricting concealed carry on properties they own or lease, and allow for firearms to be stored in vehicles on school grounds by permit holders.
Another significant development came on April 7, when the Trump administration revoked the Biden-Harris administration's "zero-tolerance" policy for inspections of federal firearm licensees (FFLs). The zero-tolerance policy, which targeted "willful" violations of a specified list of infractions, had been criticized for turning the doctrine of willfulness on its head by claiming specified "zero-tolerance" violations inherently demonstrated willfulness.
In a related matter, SB 137, introduced by Senator Stephen Owens, authorizes the state to sell seized and forfeited guns to federally licensed firearm dealers for resale. However, the name of the director who announced the creation of a second weapons surrender office in the Ministry of Justice remains unavailable in the provided information.
Lastly, HB 2052, introduced by Representative Leah Howell, allows individuals to update their provisional concealed-carry license to a standard license upon reaching the age of 21. It's important to note that falsifying records under the zero-tolerance policy could translate to making a mistake in any of the dozens of inputs necessary to complete an ATF Form 4473. Failure to conduct a required background check didn't necessarily mean FFLs were selling guns to criminals, but could include situations where there was legitimate confusion over the rules.
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