The Department of Justice is proposing to amend Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”) regulations to require that any person who stores explosive materials notify on an annual basis the authority having jurisdiction for fire safety in the locality in which the explosive materials are being stored of the type of explosives, magazine capacity, and location of each site where such materials are stored. In addition, the proposed rule requires any person who stores explosive materials to notify the authority having jurisdiction for fire safety in the locality in which the explosive materials were stored whenever storage is discontinued. These changes are intended to increase public safety. [More]
That’s awful similar to the “justification” given last time…
[Via Jess]
Note they claim authority under the Crime Control Act of 1970.
Local authorities (fire marshall, etc.) will demand legal cover from locality, county, whatever to set up and maintain the database. Once localities recognize this opening to increased regulation we’ll see local law to license (for a fee) or bar such activities. Of course the local yokels will happily harass individuals who ‘store’ or otherwise handle whatever is defined as explosive materials.
Long ago and far away an Uncle had a small gun shop and wholesaled powder, shot, and stuff to other area shops. He gave it up after months of visits from the local fire marshall who took offense at the amount of powder, etc. Uncle kept on hand.
I expect no comments or pushback from our liberty lovin’ CONgress. GOA, JPFO, SAF will stretch resources with more lawsuits.
ATF will probably also include primers in the category of “explosive materials.”
Don’t forget to report your stored gas cans and propane tanks as well.