Gun rights organizations praise Trump’s choice to head the ATF as ‘the first genuinely pro-Second Amendment nominee.’
Trump Nominates Robert Secada to Lead ATF President Trump has nominated Robert Secada, currently the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), to head the agency. This choice has been praised as a significant pro-Second Amendment selection. Secada’s nomination was submitted to Congress on Tuesday and has been referred to […]
Trump Chooses Robert Cekada to Lead ATF
On November 18, 2025, President Trump nominated Robert Secada to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). As noted on congress.gov, the Senate accepted Secada’s nomination and referred it to the Judiciary Committee. Secada has been serving as the deputy director of the ATF since earlier this year in April. The National […]
ATF dispatches specialized team to Tennessee for investigation of manufacturing plant explosion.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced that it has deployed a specialized team to investigate a significant explosion at a manufacturing facility in Tennessee, which has resulted in 18 individuals being reported missing. Officials indicated there were multiple fatalities from the blast at Accurate Energetic Systems, situated near Bucksnort, about 80 […]
Biden’s ATF Regulation on Gun Sales Cannot Be Applied to NRA Members
ATF Regulations Blocked by U.S. District Judge On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Corey L. Maze issued a ruling that effectively blocks certain ATF regulations, particularly those related to the “engaged in the business” rule. This decision appears to favor two plaintiffs, Don Butler from Talladega and David Glidewell from Ragland, as well as members of […]
Whistleblower from ATF encountered ‘threats of danger’ and ‘ongoing retaliation’ after revealing supposed wrongdoing at the agency during Biden’s administration.
Whistleblower Allegations Against ATF Officials Several whistleblowers from the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agency, along with army veterans, have compared their working conditions under the Biden administration to their service in Iraq. This comparison paints a troubling picture of agency life. Senator Chuck Grassley from Iowa has called for accountability for individuals involved […]
New ATF Form Allows Gun Buyers to Specify ‘Male,’ ‘Female,’ or ‘Non-Binary’
Change in ATF Firearms Transfer Form During the Biden administration, Question 14 of the Alcohol Bureau, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Firearms Transfer Form 4473 was revised to include a third option for gender—”non-binary”—in addition to “male” and “female.” This form is essential for gun buyers as it initiates the background check process necessary for […]
Trump’s Justice Department Urged to Combine ATF and DEA — Gun Owners Reacted Strongly
Gun rights advocates are raising alarms about a proposal from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to merge the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agency with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). They fear this could be exploited by a government that, in their view, is already hostile to gun ownership. Some lawmakers in Congress, particularly […]
Kentucky mansion of crypto influencers raided by ATF and NYPD
A mansion in Kentucky, valued at $1 million, was previously owned by a man imprisoned for allegedly torturing someone over cryptocurrency. This six-bedroom home by the waterfront, reminiscent of the White House in style, was bought in January by John Watts, who calls himself the “Kentucky Cryptoking,” alongside his business partner William Dupressy, reportedly paying […]
16 Democrat Attorneys General File Lawsuit to Prevent ATF from Reinstating Forced Reset Triggers
Democrat Attorneys General File Lawsuit Against ATF On Monday, 16 Democrat Attorneys General announced they are filing a lawsuit aimed at stopping the ATF from monitoring the actions of the Trump administration and returning the forced reset triggers (FRTs) to their rightful owners. Breitbart News highlighted on May 17, 2025, that the Trump Department of […]
Massachusetts suspect Karen Read claims she did not see the altercation between her late boyfriend and an ATF agent just hours before his death
Just after her lawyers shared a video, Karen Reed, who seems to depict a scene involving the late John O’Keefe and ATF agent Brian Higgins at a bar in Canton, Massachusetts, spoke to reporters who, honestly, appeared distracted by other matters. “The video speaks for itself,” she commented while heading to the awaiting SUV on […]