The internet is a vast place, and social media posts number in the millions every day. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok: Who could possibly keep track? Who would notice a single post with (possibly) illegal weapons in them? The federal government,...
Federal Crimes
ATF withdraws revision of pistol brace guidelines
Montana gun owners can breathe more easily after the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives withdrew their recent guidance revisions for stabilizing braces. They dropped the measures after a letter from 90 congressional representatives expressed concerns...
How does a crime become a federal offense?
While the penalties for a federal criminal conviction will vary based on the offense and the related federal statutes, a federal crime should never be taken lightly. A conviction may mean your very livelihood is compromised. For an offense to take on a “federal”...
