ATF Gun Trace Data Leak Puts Tiahrt Amendment Back in the Spotlight

Summary

ATF Director Robert Cekada testified before a House subcommittee regarding the Tiahrt Amendment, which restricts the release of firearms trace data. The hearing addressed an accidental data leak to Gun Owners of America (GOA), leading to an ongoing court dispute, and highlighted partisan divisions over gun violence prevention versus Second Amendment protections. Cekada affirmed the 2A's role in defending against tyranny and outlined new ATF safeguards and policies to reduce burdens on FFLs.