Maybe some of the gun organizations could get together and provide some more feedback, or examples, of what are (and are not) activities that would require a license. The NRA using some of its funds for that, instead of for some of the other dumb stuff they have done over the years, would be a productive and beneficial step forward. If the NRA did this, that would be one reason I would consider contributing again. (Does anyone know if the NRA provided comments on the rule when it was proposed?)
If anyone doesn't like the new rule, the blame doesn't fall solely on the Biden administration. The law was changed in 2022. All Democrats voted in favor of the bill, along with 15 Republican Senators (
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1172/vote_117_2_00242.htm) and 14 House Republicans (
https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2022/roll299.xml). The new rule implements some of the expanded provisions of that law change.
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think what they are getting at is your intent, not whether you actually make a profit (or loss). Suppose someone purchased 100 of the same model firearm, set up an online store, went to (and sold at) multiple gun shows, printed business cards and advertised. Then when he takes into account his travel and other expenses, he ends up selling those firearms at a loss - or the sales take long enough that he has a loss in the first year. Does that mean he shouldn't be a licensed dealer? The other activities seem to fall into the examples of efforts and labor involved that indicate intent to predominantly earn a profit - whether he does so or not.
How? I can still buy and possess as many guns as I want. The rule only limits whether someone needs to become a licensed dealer.
I'm not following. If someone is a dealer, the new rule should have no impact on his desire to make a profit. Now, maybe the rule is complicated and does add to the bureaucratic red tape and other administrative burden.
The rule was proposed in September of 2023, before that incident - which I agree sounds horrible.
I would be surprised if you get a specific answer, but more power to you in trying.