The ATF Has Been Enforcing a Rule That Does Not Exist

While Beto fantasizes about confiscating AR-15s, a court finds a shocking loophole in the way they’re regulated.

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AR-15 rifles displayed for sale at the Guntoberfest gun show in Oaks, Pa., in 2017

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Anyone else sick to death of watching the Democrats debate each other already? Tuesday saw them rehash numerous conversations they’ve already had, and there are still eight excruciating nights of such television for us to endure.

Beto O’Rourke, for instance, once again loudly and obnoxiously announced his intention to confiscate semiautomatic “assault weapons” from their lawful owners. He said he “believes” that compliance will be forthcoming.

Robert VerBruggen

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Robert VerBruggen

Robert VerBruggen is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

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