Ares Armor and ATF hearing taken off calendar as more questions emerge

At this point it is unknown if FTB will reconsider based on the clarified manufacturing process, or whether FTB might consider the precursor receiver a “firearm” regardless based on the effort and sophistication necessary to complete the receiver and make it functional. Also at issue is whether ATF agents relied on the FTB assessment or had subsequent information leading them to question it, which could have implications on sworn “probable cause” statements they submitted to the court in order to obtain warrants for seizures from Ares, EP Armory, and other suppliers. [More]

This evening’s Gun Rights Examiner exclusive report notes by all rights this should not even be an issue, but nonetheless, those who may be caught up in it should heed some warnings.