As Civil Unrest and Looting Continue, the ATF Calls Federal Firearms License Holders
When occasional TTAG author Conner W. texted me the above screenshot, I was on the phone with the ATF. Yes, they called me at 7:00 PM central on a Saturday night. The reason for...
Trump Gives Up On ATF Nominee, Pulls Canterbury Nomination From Consideration
Yesterday the Trump administration pulled the nomination of Chuck Canterbury from consideration as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Canterbury was the former head of the Fraternal Order of Police. His...
The ATF’s New 4473 is Coming: Here are the Changes, Requirements, How to Get...
By Ryan Cleckner
ATF’s new 4473 is now available for pre-order. The new 4473s will start shipping in late July 2020 and all FFLs must start using the new 4473 on November 1, 2020.
If you’re an FFL that...
After Gun Sales Surge, DOJ Asks for More Money to Fund NICS, Pay for...
As gun sales surge during the coronavirus pandemic, the Justice Department is asking Congress for more enforcement resources — including to confiscate guns from people who shouldn’t legally be able to own them.
In recent...
Mexico Wants Answers, Apology for Obama Era ATF’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Gun Running Operation
The Fast and Furious gun-running operation, which the ATF began shortly after Obama's first term started, allowed about 2000 illegally purchased firearms to move over the border into Mexico. There, many of the guns...
LA County Sheriff: We Need Federal Regulation of ‘Ghost Guns’ Because Only Prohibited Persons...
You'll be surprised to learn that at no time during last night's '60 Minutes' report on "ghost guns" was it ever mentioned that non-prohibited persons building guns for their own use has been legal...
ATF Responds to NSSF’s Request for Guidance on FFL ‘Premises’ Questions
We published news last night of the ATF's guidance regarding drive-thru and outdoor kiosk sales of firearms in order to improve social distancing and protect firearms retailers and their customers. That new guidance came...
BREAKING: ATF Authorizes Drive-Through Gun Sales to Maintain Social Distancing
That sound you hear in the distance is thousands moms and their supporters in the media crying out in horror.
In a bid to minimize personal contact while accommodating the crush of Americans who are...
Brady’s Kyleanne Hunter Spreads Misinformation About ATF’s Gun Store Regulation
I am not one to actively jump into confrontation and call someone a liar but this time, things are a little different. After working seven days a week for the past month or so...
PEW Science Announces Industry Leading Silencer Sound Standard
Not only is the logarithmic decibel scale difficult to understand, it only scratches the surface of explaining what is and is not "hearing safe" when it comes to firing suppressed firearms. PEW Science is...
What FFLs Need to Know During the Coronavirus Gun Buying Surge
By Joe Bartozzi
As our nation continues to navigate its response to the COVID-19, we recognize the firearm industry, like many others, is being impacted. NSSF is aware of delays within the FBI’s National Instant...
ATF: Michigan Concealed Carriers Can No Longer Buy Guns Without a Background Check Because...
Like a number of states, concealed pistol license holders in Michigan are exempted from the requirement to undergo a NICS background check every time they purchase a new firearm. That's because permit holders have...