U.S. Supreme Court Allows Frame or Receiver Final Rule For Now
SCOTUS Stays Decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Panel to Halt Enforcement

The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to stay a lower court’s decision to enjoin the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Frame or Receiver Final Rule. This means the Biden administration will be allowed to enforce the Final Rule while the case continues to be argued in the courts.

The Fifth Circuit ruled in a 2-1 decision that the rule may likely be unconstitutional and remanded the case to a lower court which previously invalidated the Final Rule. The Department of Justice (DOJ) appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court and the Court issued their ruling today to allow the Final Rule to be enforced even as it is being challenged. The regulation will be in effect while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit considers the case — and potentially the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari, if such a writ is timely sought.

NSSF^® urges all member companies to immerse themselves with the Frame or Receiver Final Rule and adhere to all laws and regulations while the case continues to be heard through the courts.