The Final Rule
The rule took effect March 26, 2019; 90 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
The final rule clarifies that the definition of “machinegun” in the Gun Control Act (GCA) and National Firearms Act (NFA) includes bump-stock-type devices, i.e., devices that allow a semiautomatic firearm to shoot more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger by harnessing the recoil energy of the semiautomatic firearm to which it is affixed so that the trigger resets and continues firing without additional physical manipulation of the trigger by the shooter.
UPDATE – 2/28/2019
Final Rule FAQ:
https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/bump-stocks/questions
UPDATE – 12/27/2018
Gun Owners of America (GOA) announced Wednesday that it would challenge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) over the ban and asked the court for an injunction to block it from moving forward.
12/19/2018
The ATF has changed their ruling on the popular “bump stock” and is requiring current owners to turn in or destroy any you might own.
Click the link below for more information and instructions on proper destruction:
https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/bump-stocks/how-to-destroy
If you own this pistol STOP using it until you check this out!
https://ruger.com/dataProcess/APRetrofit/index.php
This is an old recall but we serviced 2 rifles this month that had not had the firing pin replaced with the improved version. If you own a Winchester Model 100 STOP using it and bring it in or call us so we can check the status of your firearm. The firing pin can break and lodge in the bolt causing the firearm to “slam fire”.
GENESEO, IL, (05/03/18) – Springfield Armory is severing ties with Dick’s Sporting Goods and its subsidiary, Field & Stream, in response to their hiring a group for anti-Second Amendment lobbying.
This latest action follows Dick’s Sporting Goods’ decision to remove and destroy all modern sporting rifles (MSR) from their inventory. In addition, they have denied Second Amendment rights to Americans under the age of 21. We at Springfield Armory believe that all law abiding American citizens of adult age are guaranteed this sacred right under our Constitution. It is clear where Dick’s Sporting Goods and its subsidiary, Field & Stream, stand on the Second Amendment, and we want to be clear about our message in response. Their position runs counter to what we stand for as a company. At Springfield Armory, we believe in the right and principles fought for and secured by American patriots and our founding forefathers, without question. We will not accept Dick’s Sporting Goods’ continued attempts to deny Second Amendment freedoms to our fellow Americans.
Like any firearm, the function of the M&P®380 Shield™ EZ™ Manual Thumb Safety pistol can be influenced by the type and quality of ammunition used with the pistol. In the case of the M&P 380 Shield EZ Manual Thumb Safety, we have found that in very rare circumstances, ammunition that produces a high level of felt recoil can cause the manual safety to move from the fire to the “safety on” position during firing. Should this occur, you will not be able to fire the next round unless and until the manual safety is reset to the fire position.
At Smith & Wesson, we are committed to designing and producing firearms that meet the highest quality and performance standards. To ensure that every Smith & Wesson handgun meets our standards for reliability and performance, as of April 4, 2018, we have engineered the manual safety so that it will be less susceptible to the influence of ammunition weight, velocity and loads. Any M&P 380 Shield EZ Manual Thumb Safety pistol produced before April 4, is eligible for a no-cost upgrade. To determine if this consumer advisory applies to your pistol, please utilize our serial number verification tool.
https://www.smith-wesson.com/mp-380-shield-ez-consumer-advisory
