The author claims that millions of shotgun owners are breaking federal law, but never goes on to explain what the law is, or how they are breaking it.
This article isn't journalism. It's muck-raing...
If he posted on this forum, he would be inundated with an avalanche of "Cite Please" requests for his claims...
Do you know what it is? (not being a smart-butt either)
It pertains to the latest "sneaky" rule change the BATFE made that said all shotguns with a pistol grip (w/o a full stock) are no longer shotguns and are now considered to be in the category of AOW (any other weapon) and subject to the NFA registration and tax requirements.
So the article is actually correct in saying that shotgun owners are in violation of the law. What bothers me, quite severely I might add, is that the rule change might be applied to those who possessed these shotguns PRIOR to the rule change.
This would mean that the rule change would violate Ex-Post Facto law requirements. It's also an excellent example of the BATFE being an entity without checks and balances, without oversight, and apparently unlimited authority to make up any crap they deem necessary...especially if they are targeting a specific individual or group.
The article informed me of something I wasn't aware of. I had no idea that if I had an AR in SBR configuration and had other lower receivers that I would have to register EVERY lower receiver as SBR and pay the taxes on them, even if they aren't assembled. That means it would even apply to a blank receiver that is INCAPABLE of being used with the SBR upper.
The information is out there to prove the GCA and the NFA have done little to nothing to stop gun-related crimes. It's time to get rid of both acts and stop the madness called the BATFE.