ATF Caught Using Facial Recognition To Identify Gun Owners

Eric Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs regarding threats to the Second Amendment. He highlighted the ATF's compilation of nearly 1 billion gun owner records, arguing it constitutes an illegal registry and a precursor to confiscation. Pratt urged Congress to pass legislation like Senator Ris's S119 and Representative Cloud's No Registry Rights Act to eliminate this database and prevent future infringements on gun ownership rights.

This video discusses concerns raised by Gun Owners of America (GOA) Senior Vice President Eric Pratt during testimony before the U.S. Senate regarding the potential existence of an illegal federal gun registry maintained by the ATF. Pratt alleges the ATF has amassed nearly 1 billion gun owner records, with 94% in digital format, which he argues constitutes registration in violation of federal law and poses a significant threat to Second Amendment rights, potentially leading to confiscation. Senator Josh Hawley's questioning highlights the dangers of such a database, drawing parallels to historical confiscation events.

This video discusses a new final rule aimed at ending "Operation Chokepoint," a practice where financial regulators could use "reputational risk" as a pretext to de-bank businesses, particularly those in the firearms industry. The rule, effective June 6, 2026, prohibits regulators from discouraging banks from servicing lawful industries based on political, social, or religious views, thereby protecting Second Amendment rights and financial privacy.

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President at Gun Owners of America, is scheduled to testify before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. His testimony will address government "attacks" on the Second Amendment, advocating for the abolition of the ATF's gun owner registry and the passage of concealed carry reciprocity. Pratt will also discuss the Department of Justice's efforts to prevent federal cases from being lost, potentially allowing future administrations to reinstate restrictive policies.

This video provides an expert analysis from William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law TV, on the proposed Senate Bill S. 3916, also known as the GRIP Act. Kirk critically examines the bill, arguing it fails to protect gun owners and does not strengthen the existing Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 (FOPA). The analysis delves into the specifics of FOPA, particularly 18 U.S.C. § 926(a)(3), and highlights how the GRIP Act's language is insufficient to prevent states from creating firearm registries, which Kirk views as a precursor to confiscation.

This video discusses the near-passage and subsequent blocking of West Virginia Senate Bill 1071, which aimed to allow residents to purchase post-1986 machine guns by leveraging a federal loophole in the Hughes Amendment. The bill's failure is attributed to Senate President Randy Smith and lobbyist Art Tom, sparking debate within the gun rights community about aggressive legislative challenges versus cautious approaches. The content highlights the internal conflict regarding strategies to dismantle the National Firearms Act.

This entry details a significant lawsuit against Cabela's concerning ammunition sales and its potential ramifications for the entire firearms retail industry. The case, involving a fatal shooting by a 19-year-old, hinges on claims of negligence and exceptions to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Expert analysis suggests this could lead to broader liability for retailers if not dismissed.

This video, updated from a 2015 version, analyzes 2020 ATF registration data to rank US states by the number of registered NFA items. The speaker, an expert in 2A news, highlights that these figures represent legally owned items and are expected to grow. The analysis focuses on categories like Destructive Devices, Machineguns, Silencers, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs, providing state-by-state breakdowns and concluding with commentary on gun owner rights.

This entry details the US Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract decision, where the Sig Sauer P320 (M17/M18) was selected over Glock's submission. The analysis highlights key MHS requirements, the specific features of each submission, and crucially, the significant cost difference that heavily influenced the final decision. The Sig Sauer M17/M18 will replace the Beretta M9 in service.

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses China's official stance that US citizens owning firearms is a serious problem requiring change. The host critically analyzes this statement, contrasting it with China's own human rights record and political system, while also referencing historical figures and current political figures like Senator Ben Sasse and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The content emphasizes the importance of the Second Amendment and warns against foreign influence on US gun policy.