Supreme Court ruling on ATF ban of firearm accessories

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives overstepped its authority by banning certain firearm accessories in 2018.

Key Points

  • Supreme Court declared ATF exceeded its authority in banning firearm accessories
  • Ruling seen as a victory for gun rights advocates

Pros

  • Upholds the Second Amendment rights of gun owners
  • Limits government overreach in regulating firearms

Cons

  • May lead to increased availability of potentially dangerous firearm accessories