Videos tagged with Firearm Purchase Records

This video discusses the federal law prohibiting a national gun registry and how the ATF currently maintains firearm purchase records. It highlights the shift from paper Form 4473s, which remain with the dealer, to digital forms submitted to the ATF during audits. The speaker advises using paper forms to avoid contributing to a de facto registry, warning that this option may become unavailable soon.

This video explains specific scenarios where the ATF may have records of your firearm purchases, despite the illegality of a federal gun registry. It details how purchases from now-closed gun stores, online applications, multi-handgun purchases within 30 days, and ownership of firearms later deemed illegal can lead to your gun ownership being documented by the government. The content aims to raise awareness about potential government knowledge of firearm holdings.

The video discusses the legality and practicalities of firearm registries in the US. It touches on the federal prohibition of maintaining a database of firearm purchasers, the distinction between paper records and digital databases, and the potential for states to maintain their own registries, drawing parallels to state-level marijuana legalization overriding federal law. The speaker expresses uncertainty about the exact application of federal law to state registries.

This video discusses an incident where ATF agents and a Delaware State Police trooper visited a homeowner to verify firearm possession without a warrant, a tactic known as a 'knock and talk.' The homeowner, who had recently purchased multiple firearms, felt coerced into allowing a partial inspection. The video emphasizes the homeowner's right to refuse entry without a warrant and highlights concerns about government overreach and potential erosion of Fourth Amendment protections.