06-09-2021, 01:55 PM
From the perspective of a 37 year federal LE veteran, and having worked with (not for) ATF over the years, the emphasis of most ATF special agents is with "G&G" (Gangs and Guns). Just a few years ago, via peer polling, well over 75% of the Boston ATF Field Office wasn't about to encroach on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens who don't fit G&G (flagrant non-G&G violations aside). On a State level, an overwhelming majority of Counties in Virginia, for example, have become sanctuary for Second Amendment Rights. Doing so isn't rule of law but more symbolic. At the same time, Sheriff's are the Chief LEO in a County and professional courtesy, deconfliction, safety issues, etc., dictate that ATF notify the Chief LEO of a jurisdiction before a warrant is served. In other words, ATF won't be welcome in many jurisdictions for non-G&G enforcement activities.
So, as mentioned, one has to decide either to not comply with the looming pistol-brace regulations, or comply and wait to go all out when there is an attempted ban on AR platform guns, magazine capacity limitations, etc.
So, as mentioned, one has to decide either to not comply with the looming pistol-brace regulations, or comply and wait to go all out when there is an attempted ban on AR platform guns, magazine capacity limitations, etc.