Eric Stocking is an associate in Bradley's Corporate & Securities Practice Group. He advises on corporate transactions, privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance and previously worked in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's legal office.
We have documented 1 statement by Eric Stocking, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Role at the time: Bradley attorney; coauthor with Kruse, Burch and Porter
Challenged the characterization
Statement summary
The lawyers warn that enforcement could resume and that ATF's guidance does not bind future administrations, courts or state authorities. They acknowledge lower administrative burdens while describing continued legal risk.
“The industry as a whole and individuals should treat this new policy as a discretionary posture, not settled law.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Bradley lawyers analyze limits of ATF NFA nonenforcementThis Policy Can Change at Any Time section
Why we used this label
The authors dispute treating the policy as a permanent change in law without expressing a clearer endorsement or condemnation of the federal decision.
ATF stopped enforcing specified NFA registration and approval requirements nationwide on October 9. Gun-rights groups welcome the policy as a constitutional victory; Everytown warns that it puts community safety at risk.
