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ATF reverses rule targeting gun stores’ federal sales licenses

As part of its “zero tolerance” approach, the Biden administration has reversed a much-criticized policy that required inspectors to revoke federal firearm sales licenses for gun dealers based on certain paperwork errors or anomalies. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) says the policy prevents and creates barriers to access to firearms after […]

Palisades Fire Should Make GOP Back Off on Defunding ATF

Gabby Giffords' gun control organization Giffords suggested Tuesday that an investigation into the Palisades fire and its aftermath should force House Republicans to back away from pushing to cut funding or abolish the ATF. Giffords did this in response to a photo posted by ABC7's Chris Christie. In response to Christie's photo, Giffords noticed “House […]

The ATF Uses Tax Money to Violate Americans’ Rights

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 […]

ATF Director Giggles When Given An 80-Percent Frame as Parting Gift

Biden ATF Director Steven Dettelbach chuckled Friday when he was offered an 80 percent discount on AR-15s as a farewell gift for his resignation. Ironically, Dettelbach and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) classified 80 percent of frames as “firearms” during the Biden era, making it difficult for ordinary Americans to obtain […]

GOP firebrands Boebert, Burlison introduce bill to abolish ATF

Conservative hardliners Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Rep. Eric Burleson (R-Missouri) have introduced a bill to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The one-page bill would eliminate law enforcement agencies that regulate firearms and prosecute federal gun crimes, as well as offenses related to explosives, arson, bombing, terrorism, alcohol and tobacco […]

Republican lawmakers push to abolish ‘unconstitutional’ ATF

First appearance on Fox: House Republicans are pushing to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration later this month. Rep. Eric Burleson (R-Missouri) announced the bill on Tuesday, and it has already been joined by Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), Mike Collins (R-Ga.), and Bob Onder. Representatives (R-Missouri), […]

Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Bill to Abolish the ATF

Representative Lauren Boebert (R) has introduced a bill to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The bill, HR 129, was introduced with Republicans just weeks away from taking control of the House, Senate and White House. newsweek noticed Boebert's effort to abolish the agency is the latest in a growing number […]

Joe Biden’s ATF Director Tenders Resignation Ahead of Trump Inauguration

President Joe Biden's ATF Director Steven Dettelbach submitted his resignation on December 20, 2024, with an effective date of January 18, 2025 (two days before President Donald Trump's inauguration). The Firearms Policy Coalition posted a post to X in response to Dettelbach's resignation. said“Ishimi” [in case you missed it]: ATF Director Steve Dettelbach has tendered […]