Any new monitoring must be approved by the ATF Special Agents in Charge (SACs) and the Deputy Assistant Director (DAD). This change prevents rogue agents from using the system for their own needs.
ATF Changes Policy On NICS “Pre-Crime” Monitoring
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Another Anti-gun ATF Employee Purged, Who is Next?
Epstein has been at the heart of what a lot of the pro-gun community considers problems. He was the author of the “engaged in the business” (EIB) rule, which many consider backdoor gun control.
Meet the Man Whose Lies Put an Innocent Sailor in Prison for 20 Years
To be clear, Adamiak was railroaded by Jeffrey R. Bodell, who works out of a small ATF office in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
How ATF Used Inert RPGs to Imprison American Sailor for 20 Years
Adamiak is about to start the third year of his 20-year federal prison sentence because the ATF reworked his legal inert RPGs until they were capable of firing a single 7.62x39mm round.
Another ATF Bureaucrat Removed From Office
Another long-term ATF employee is out as the purge of anti-gun advocates continues. The latest casualty, Megan Bennett, has been forced to retire.
ATF Launches Raids on 3D Printing Enthusiasts for Making NFA Items
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) conducted multiple raids across the country, targeting members of the 3D printing community.
ATF Targeting Old Men in Rural Missouri
Two rule breakers from small Missouri towns were indicted by a federal grand jury last week. Their crimes? They’re accused of selling guns without a federal license.
NFA Charges Dropped Against Man with a Braced Pistol
The Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss a case against Taylor Taranto for violations of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA).
ATF Wanted Former Sailor to Serve an Additional 10 Years in Prison for 100% Legal MAC Flats
Patrick “Tate” Adamiak had been a longtime collector of semi-automatic MACs before the ATF raided his home, found nothing illegal but imprisoned him for 20 years anyway.
ATF to Review Definition of “Engaged in the Business” for FFLs
DOJ press release on April 7, 2025, included a review of Final Rule 2022R-17F, the definition of what it means to be “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms.
Leak Reveals Deputy Marvin Richardson Forced Out at ATF
Long-time ATF Deputy Director Marvin Richardson has been dismissed from his post after being forced to retire.
Trump Administration Formally Ends Biden-Era War on Gun Dealers
Zero Tolerance was among the most infamous Biden-era tactics against a gun industry he had publicly declared “the enemy” during a televised debate.
Gun Lobby Congratulates New ATF Acting Director Daniel Driscoll
In addition to serving as Secretary of the Army, Acting Director Driscoll will oversee the bureau that regulates the lawful firearm industry in the United States.
Daniel Driscoll to Be Named New ATF Acting Director
Daniel Driscoll will take the reins of the ATF from Acting Director Kash Patel, who will continue as Director of the FBI.
Former Sailor Discusses his 20-year Prison Sentence, the ATF and his Hope for the Future
Adamiak’s horrific saga is finally becoming more well known, which is good. He needs a presidential pardon. In fact, the pardon list should start with him.
ATF to Review Pistol Brace Rule After Trump’s Order
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced it will review the pistol brace rule.
Gun Lobby Praises DOJ & ATF Announcement Eliminating Biden-Era ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy
ATF is doing away with the Biden-era “zero-tolerance” policy that punished lawful and highly-regulated Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) for minor clerical errors.
ATF’s War on Gun Stores Ends, Zero-Tolerance Policy Repealed
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the repeal of the ATF zero-tolerance policy that has shut down gun stores across the country.
FOIA Shows NICS Being Used to “Monitor” Legal Gun Owners in California
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has been using the system to monitor Americans from California to see if they are violating state law with their gun purchases.
Federal Prosecutors Now Using ATF’s Lies and Fake Evidence to Harm Former Sailor’s Legal Appeal
Federal prosecutors are now using the lies and fake evidence created by the ATF to fight an appeal filed by the 31-year-old former Navy E-6.
Franklin Armory Reintroduces Reformation Firearm After Court Victory Over ATF ~ VIDEO
The Franklin Armory Reformation Firearm can now be bought and sold just like any other GCA-classified firearm—no tax stamp, no wait, no hoops. It joins the ranks of other GCA-only guns
Mossberg 590 Shockwave 12 Gauge Firearm – Review & VIDEO : Take-2
The Mossberg 590 Shockwave , I believe, will have lasting popularity among the shooting public and find its niche in your collection along the way.
ATF Facial Recognition Scandal Deepens: Chairman Biggs Demands Records as Gun Owners Sound the Alarm
Confirmed! ATF has been secretly using facial recognition technology to track and identify gun owners—all without sufficient oversight, transparency, or even basic training for agents.
DOJ Proposes Merging ATF with DEA in Major Shakeup: What It Means for Gun Owners
he Justice Department is weighing a historic merger between two of its most controversial agencies: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Supreme Court Upholds Biden’s “Ghost Gun” Ban
The United States Supreme Court has upheld the Biden era “Ghost Gun” rule by a 7-2 margin.
Dems Want Patel Removed at ATF; Gun Group Asks ‘What Are They Afraid Of?’
After Democrats sent a letter to President Trump calling for the removal of Kash Patel as acting director of the ATF, a major national gun rights group is suggesting they “pound sand.”
UPDATED: Kash Patel Announces Plan to Cut ATF by Reassigning 1,000 Agents to FBI
On the heels of 14 anti-gun House Democrats demanding President Trump remove Kash Patel as head of the ATF, Patel is now reassigning up to 1,000 of its agents to the FBI.
Trump Should Pardon Innocent Sailor Jailed by Biden Administration for 20 Years
Adamiak was found guilty and sentenced to 20-years in prison, despite the fact that everything he possessed is still completely legal and that he had never committed any crime.
Trump DOJ Allows Federal Gun Rights Restoration for First Time Since 1992
For decades, law-abiding Americans who have had their gun rights unfairly restricted have been left in legal limbo—creating an unconstitutional de facto lifetime gun ban.
Gun Rights Lawyer Named ATF’s New Chief Legal Counsel
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) unveiled its new Chief Legal Counsel. Robert Leider will take over duties as the top lawyer of the ATF.
