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ICYMI: 5th Circuit Court Says ATF’s Final Rule On Receivers Is Illegal
ATF attempted to take on the mantle of Congress to ‘do something’ with respect to gun control. But it is not the province of an executive agency to write laws for our nation.
ATF Ignoring Machinegun-Toting Criminals, Will Ban Legally Owned AR-15s Instead
You would think ATF would flood the zone with Special Agents whose sole mission would be to rid Chicago’s streets of machinegun-toting gangsters. Unfortunately, they has other plans and priorities.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Vacates ATF Frames and Receiver Rule
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has now vacated the two main provisions of the ATF frame and receiver rule (2021R-05F).
ATF Director Dettelbach Revealing Change Of Course ~ Gun Control WhoDaThunk
ATF Director Steven Dettelbach showed his true stripes, and calls for Universal Background Checks (aka gun owner registration) and semi-auto firearms bans.
SCOTUS Will Hear A Challenge To the ATF’s Bump Stock Rule
The Supreme Court of The United States (SCOTUS) will decide if the ATF overstepped its authority by reclassifying bump stocks to machineguns.
2023 Will be a Banner Year for the ATF, Unfortunately
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will set a record this year. ATF agents have already put more gun dealers out of business than ever before, and there are still two months left.
More ATF-linked Gunrunning to Mexico?
Sen. Grassley outlined a case involving “an ATF employee working in Mexico who allegedly admitted to illegally trafficking firearms from the U.S. into Mexico for years.”
GOA’s Injunction Against ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule Extended Until Case Is Settled
Gun Owners of America’s preliminary injunction against the ATF’s rule on pistol stabilizing devices has been extended until the conclusion of the case.
Biden’s War on ‘Rogue’ Gun Dealers Now a War on All Gun Dealers
Biden’s ATF is targeting all gun dealers, not just those who meet the president’s “rogue” definition. FFL revocations have skyrocketed, but most for only clerical errors.
ATF’s Pursuit of Larry Vickers is About Headlines, Not Justice
Justice will not be served by sending Larry Vickers to prison. ATF will get their headlines and a high-profile scalp, but justice will most definitely not be served.
ATF Attempts to Silence Gun Owners of America
The ATF claims it wants to protect the privacy of those it targets. GOA says it finds this claim ironic because the ATF’s program itself is violating the privacy rights of the monitoring targets.
United States of America v. Larry A. Vickers
Larry Vickers plead guilty to a multi-count federal indictment that accused him of conspiring to illegally import and obtain machineguns.
Atlanta Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases
The Atlanta area “Don’t Lie” campaign will total more than 21.6 million gross media impressions running across a pool of 132 digital billboards, posters and transit shelters.
ATF Raid Gun Store Over FRTs and Pistol Braces
A gun store in New Mexico has been raided by the ATF for selling forced reset triggers and pistols equipped with stabilizing devices.
New Injunction Issued Against the ATF Pistol Brace Rule
The case, Mock v. Garland, challenged the ATF’s pistol brace rule that effectively banned pistols equipped with stabilizing braces.
ATF Warns Texas FFLs About Dangerous Cartel Activity in the Next 60 Days
According to recorded phone calls, ATF believes cartels are behind straw purchases and are “gearing up” for something over the next 60 days.
WARNING To ATF: We Will Never Forget Your Crimes ~ VIDEO
To be clear, ATF and the Biden-Harris administration are violating the civil rights of millions of Americans. They need to be held accountable…
New Injunctions Issued Against ATF’s Frames and Receivers Rule
The judge reissued preliminary injunctions against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF) from enforcing the Final Rule (FINAL RULE 2021R-05F) on frames and receivers against two companies.
ATF Universal Background Check Rule Receives Thousands of Identical Supporting Comments
The discovery shows that the vast majority of the comments favoring the ATF proposed rule were identical and sent from a gun control group.
ATF Backs Down on Retaliatory License Revocation of North Dakota Gun Store
The ATF kicked a hornet’s nest when they thought they could send a message to gun dealers who dared to challenge their illegal actions in court….
Retaliation: ATF Shuts Down FFL After Gun Store Sues the Same ATF
The ATF has revoked Federal Firearms Licenses belonging to a gun shop that sued the federal government over the frames & receiver rule.
New Orleans Man Sentenced for Violating the Federal Gun Control Act
According to court records, Walker was standing outside of his residence when the occupants of a white SUV opened fire at him….
ICYMI: Billings Man at Home, Accused of Illegal Possession of Gun in School Zone
The sidewalk & streets in front of Metcalf’s residence are public property within 1,000 feet from the school & are a “school zone” as defined in federal statutes.
Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office Now Investigating ATF’s SWAT Team Raid
No one at the ATF warned the Sheriff’s Office in advance that highly armed federal agents would be conducting the SWAT raid. “We weren’t apprised of anything…”
ATF FFL Definition Expansion Isn’t Just Unconstitutional. It’s Unfeasible
This latest gambit does more than exceed the ATF’s statutory authority. It’s an unfeasible requirement. There is no way ATF could keep up with another 328,000 federal firearm licensees.
National Shooting Sports Foundation Offers Up to $10,000 Reward on Gebo’s Burglaries
An unidentified suspect forced entry into Gebo’s & subsequently stole a total of nine firearms. The suspect is described as a white male of medium build…
Oklahoma State Rep Moves To Investigate ATF’s Crimes, Civil Rights Abuse & General Thuggery
It appears ATF abused its position… The fact they’re officers doesn’t mean they can’t violate the law. If they used their badges to do it, it’s even worse…
Machinist Pleads Guilty to Manufacturing Firearms Without a License
According to court documents, Ball performed milling work on the lower receivers of firearms so that the firearms could be illegally converted into machineguns.
Dade City FL Man Arrested for Unlicensed Possession of a Machine Gun
Bachman who told the dispatcher that he was being held hostage and was going to be “put under” by people who were able to walk through the “5th dimension.”