FOPA

[ryr8828]

I had always thought FOPA 1986 only applied to a federal registry of firearms. In a recent video I watched from Washington Gun Law, William Kirk explained that it also applied to the states.

 

If this is the case, how is it legal for us to have to register our firearms by Jan 1, 2024?

[steveTA84]

It is in the federal law that it also applies to states, and it obviously isn’t being followed 

[gunuser17]

In my opinion, all Federal laws/rules do not necessarily apply to the states - it depends on what is regulated and how the act is worded.  For instance, the law may say that a "Federal Agency cannot do XX".  That does not necessarily mean that a state agency may not do XX although I would expect that situation to be somewhat rare.

[mab22]

Unfortunately it appears that they didn’t “intend” for it to apply to the states when they drafted it, only way Democrats would vote for it is my guess. 

[davel501]

Doesn't matter who it applies to if the dem AG won't prosecute it. 

[JTHunter]

On 9/16/2023 at 12:29 AM, davel501 said:

Doesn't matter who it applies to if the dem AG won't prosecute it. 

 

Since when have dems (in general) and AGs (in particular) upheld laws they didn't agree with or like? 🤔