For the most part, complete bullshit to placate useful idiots. The two items that are actually note worthy are as follows:

Clarify that it doesn’t matter where you conduct your business—from a store, at gun shows, or over the Internet: If you’re in the business of selling firearms, you must get a license and conduct background checks.

They couldn’t figure out how to outlaw private sales. So instead they’ve decided to arbitrarily define whether or not you are “in the business of selling firearms” on a case by case basis using “other factors.” There is no specific minimum number of firearms one must sell to be considered a dealer who must be licensed. Rules of the day shall apply hence forth.

Require background checks for people trying to buy some of the most dangerous weapons and other items through a trust or corporation…

According to the ATF’s final ruling, “responsible persons” on a trust must submit fingerprints and photos in addition to passing NICS. But, the CLEO signature is eliminated. One might argue this actually streamlines the process of purchasing an NFA item as the CLEO signature has been the primary reason so many people chose to create trusts into which these items were transferred. No longer are you held hostage by a local Democrat or RINO sheriff, judge, or police chief who refuses to sign your Form 1 or Form 4. The rule goes into effect 180-days from January 4.

You can read the rest at: FACT SHEET: New Executive Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Make Our Communities | whitehouse.gov

-GM

Michael Z. Williamson nails the discussion like no one has before. I swear I’ve actually had this conversation myself. Read the link below.

-GM

Source: I swear it’s like being in a Monty Python sketch:

 

The sheriff suffered an injury to his hand while he was cleaning a gun at his home in Des Moines County, Iowa.

 

Sheriff Mike Johnstone sustained a gunshot wound to his left hand as he cleaned his personal handgun, at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2015, according to a statement from the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office.

Source: Sheriff hurt while cleaning a handgun in Des Moines County | WQAD.com

I know. You’re asking, why should we care that yet another police officer or other person has shot himself while cleaning his gun. Well, this one is noteworthy only because Sheriff Mike Johnstone is rather well known in Iowa for campaigning against the state’s license to carry laws moving from “may issue” to “shall issue” as well as advocating “gun free zones.”

As is often the case, the people most vocal in their belief that only the police and military should have guns, are usually the least qualified with respect to operation, storage, and handling of firearms themselves. It seems the Sheriff is no exception. We wish him a speedy recovery but, this is what good trainers call a “teachable moment” that applies not only to the victim of his own mistake (the Sheriff) but to all gun owners.

The Sheriff shot himself because he failed to follow basic handling procedures that some might call “common sense.” Most importantly, pointing the gun in a direction that could lead to unintended personal/property damage. He clearly failed to treat the firearm as if it was loaded. And his process of unloading and condition checking the firearm was clearly flawed. At the end of the day, what happened with Mike Johnstone is the firearm equivalent of texting and driving with similar results. Don’t be a Mike Johnstone.

GM