On Monday, Rep. Eric Burleson (R-Missouri) called for the abolition of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), arguing that it uses tax dollars to violate the rights of Americans. strengthened his insistence on
In his post to I wrote“ATF is using your tax dollars to violate your constitutional rights. Does that sound like freedom to you?
On January 11, Breitbart News reported that Burleson was pushing not only to abolish the ATF but also to repeal the National Firearms Act (NFA). The NFA is a federal law that regulates the sale, possession, and transfer of firearms and/or accessories, often referred to as Class III. These include suppressors, short-barreled shotguns, short-barreled rifles, machine guns, and more. In light of the NFA, law-abiding gun owners seeking a suppressor must submit a photo, fingerprints, and pay a $200 federal tax. Perform an enhanced background check and have your accessories registered with the ATF.
The same tedious process applies to acquiring short-barreled shotguns, rifles, and even machine guns.
January 13, 2025, Burlison Posted To X, “Gun control has always been about control, not safety. NFA is a great example of that, and we are working to eliminate it.”
AWR Hawkins is an award-winning Second Amendment columnist for Breitbart News and also writes Down Range with AWR Hawkins, a weekly newsletter focused on all things Second Amendment for Breitbart News. He is also a writer and curator. He is a political analyst for Armed American Radio, a member of Gun Owners of America, a professional staff member for Pulsar Night Vision, and global marketing director for Lone Star Hunts. He was a Visiting Fellow at the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal in 2010 and holds a Ph.D. in military history. Follow him on Instagram: @awr_hawkins. To get Down Range, you can sign up at breitbart.com/downrange. Contact him directly: awrhawkins@breitbart.com.
