Regrettably, a judge in the District Court of Kansas has denied our motion for a Preliminary Injunction (PI) in the Black v. Garland case, challenging the ATF’s arbitrary new rule covering essentially every firearm transaction. This ruling is a temporary setback for collectors and occasional sellers of firearms like our clients Allen Black, Donald Maxey, and the Chisholm Trail Antique Gun Association. The rule misreads the ATF’s authority, infringes on Second Amendment rights, potentially subjecting individuals to warrantless searches and criminal prosecution for minor transactions.
Although the court declined to halt the regulation, there remains optimism, as he acknowledged the possibility of future success on the merits of our claims. This recognition leaves room for a favorable outcome in subsequent legal proceedings.
MSLF remains unwavering in its dedication to our clients and their constitutional rights. We intend to file an appeal of the decision and continue our fight to overturn this regulatory overreach and uphold fundamental liberties.