WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2025) – Today, Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision upholding the ATF’s “frame or receiver” rule:
We are disappointed with the Supreme Court’s misguided decision but recognize this is only one battle in a multi-generational war over the scope of government and pre-existing right to keep and bear arms.
The Court’s majority opinion twists the plain language and meaning of the statutes to uphold the ATF’s rule. As Justice Thomas explained today in dissent, “The text, context, and structure of [18 U.S.C.] §921(a)(3) leave little doubt that weapon-parts kits are not ‘firearms,’ and that the unfinished contents of these kits are neither ‘frame[s]’ nor ‘receiver[s].’”
The Supreme Court cynically built up a falsework to shore up the ATF’s improper rule in spite of the text and history of the statutes. FPC and our allies will, to the benefit of our cause and the American people, thoroughly review this decision to find and exploit every feature of the Court’s sophistic construction of the law. We will also continue communicating with the White House, the Attorney General, and the Department of Justice to encourage a full repeal of the ATF’s rule and take other FPC-supported actions.
Always Fight Forward.
Firearms Policy Coalition (firearmspolicy.org), a 501(c)4 nonprofit membership organization, exists to create a world of maximal human liberty, defend constitutional rights, advance individual liberty, and restore freedom. We work to achieve our strategic objectives through litigation, research, scholarly publications, amicus briefing, legislative and regulatory action, grassroots activism, education, outreach, and other programs. Our FPC Law program (FPCLaw.org) is the nation’s preeminent legal action initiative focused on restoring the right to keep and bear arms throughout the United States. Individuals who want to support FPC’s work to eliminate unconstitutional laws can join the FPC Grassroots Army at JoinFPC.org or make a donation at firearmspolicy.org/donate. For more on FPC’s lawsuits and other pro-Second Amendment initiatives, visit FPCLegal.org and follow FPC on Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, YouTube.
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