AR pistols- new proposed rule -> SBR

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Good question. Generally, and iirc even under Trump (could be wrong here but don’t think so), new illegal crossers can be detained and deported; however it is tougher to do so, even under the courts, for someone already here, unless they commit a crime. So the original argument is still ok. In addition, an illegal immigrant has already broken a law; having an ar pistol (today anyway) that is not an sbr, does not break any law. An admin agency is not allowed to change a “law”, only a regulation. ATF In this case is attempting to change the law. We can rely on public statements of them and their politicians, just like they have done to conservatives.