In recent years, executive branch officials at both the federal and state levels have advanced novel firearms restrictions through administrative action without new authorizing legislation. This session will address several questions raised by these agency actions. What are the pros and cons of reliance on administrative rulemaking to regulate firearms? What qualifies as an actionable claim of regulatory overreach and abuse? Is there anything unique or exceptional about firearms regulation that distinguishes it from other areas vis-à-vis the administrative state? How is the Supreme Court’s emerging Second Amendment jurisprudence likely to impact administrative law in the field of firearms regulation?
Business meeting at program conclusion.