ATF

ATF: Amend or Abolish?

The ATF's very existence is anathema to the principles of freedom in the U.S. Constitution. There should be no agency devoted to infringing...

Joe Wolverton, II, J.D. May 25, 2023

MTG, Other Republicans Confront ATF Inspectors in Georgia

Zoe Warren March 31, 2023

The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has taken its anti “free American people” overreach to a whole new level....

Matt Gaetz Moves to Abolish the ATF

Bob Adelmann January 19, 2023

Even a cursory review of a handful of the agency's egregious actions shows that the time to abolish this rogue agency is long...

17 State AGs Sue ATF Over Unconstitutional Expansion of Powers

Bob Adelmann July 29, 2022

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich submitted a complaint on Wednesday against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). Attorneys general from...

In Blatant Political Move, Biden Administration Demotes Temporary Head of ATF

Bob Adelmann April 21, 2022

Marvin Richardson, the acting director, was demoted in a move that "left many ATF officials surprised and dismayed." ...

“Gun Control” Ahead: Biden Pick for ATF Part of Biden Admin Anti-gun Agenda

C. Mitchell Shaw April 13, 2022

As the Biden administration continues its leftward march, anti-gun measures not seen since the Clinton administration may be on the near horizon. In...

Biden to Take Another Shot at Nominating an Anti-gunner to ATF

Bob Adelmann April 7, 2022

The word is that President Biden plans to nominate anti-gunner Steve Dettelbach to head the ATF. ...

ATF Reveals It Has a National Gun Registry Already in Place

Bob Adelmann February 1, 2022

The gun registry that gun owners have feared for years as the next step towards gun confiscation is now in place. ...

White House Withdraws Nomination of David Chipman to Head ATF

Bob Adelmann September 9, 2021

The White House gave it up and withdrew its nomination of David Chipman to head the ATF on Thursday. ...

Letter From House Members Blasts ATF Attempt to Expand Definition of a Firearm

Bob Adelmann August 11, 2021

When the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposed expanding its power over firearms in May, it invited public response. On...