Videos tagged with ATF Trace

The video discusses the potential for mass gun confiscation in Illinois following new firearm regulations. It highlights significant non-compliance with registration requirements for AR-style firearms and magazines exceeding 10 rounds. The speaker notes that most Illinois sheriffs have declared they will not enforce the law, citing it as unconstitutional, and suggests state police and the ATF are unlikely to undertake widespread confiscation efforts due to logistical challenges and lack of resources.

This video explains how federal agencies, primarily the ATF, trace firearms through gun stores. It details the importance of accurate acquisition and disposition records (bound books) for gun dealers. The process involves tracing serial numbers to identify original purchasers and subsequent owners, often in response to criminal investigations or audits.

This video from Iraqveteran8888 discusses the complexities of tracking firearm sales in the United States. Hosts Eric and Chad explain how the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) statistics, while indicative, do not represent the total number of guns sold due to factors like multiple firearms per check, carry permit exemptions, and private sales. They highlight that actual sales figures are likely significantly higher than reported NICS checks, emphasizing the importance of understanding these nuances for accurate firearm ownership data.

This video recounts an incident where the FN FNSLP shotgun was lost in the desert during testing and later recovered through an ATF trace. It highlights the importance of firearm serial numbers and the process of reporting lost firearms. The speaker also touches on the durability of the shotgun, having survived an unknown period exposed to the elements.