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Garland v. VanDerStok concerns whether the ATF’s 2022 update to its regulations under the Gun Control Act of 1968, which clarified that federal law requirements that apply to the manufacture and sale of standard firearms also apply to “ghost guns” –readily convertible weapons parts or receiver kits– exceeds the mandate of the same. The ATF argues it simply clarified what had already been true in response to the notable rise in the use of ghost guns. The challengers, including both two individual gun owners and a gun advocacy organization, challenged the rule, alleging it exceeded the statutory authority granted to the ATF. The Court is now set to consider whether such kits constitute “firearms” and/or “frames or receivers” as regulated under the Act.
Oral argument was heard on October 8, 2024.
Join us for a Courthouse Steps Oral Argument program with litigating attorney Peter Patterson who argued on behalf of the respondents.
Featuring:
Peter A. Patterson, Partner, Cooper & Kirk
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