Biden Stockpiling Millions of Records on Gun Owners

Published on November 8, 2021
Duration: 8:58

This video discusses the ATF's acquisition and storage of millions of gun owner records, primarily from Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) going out of business. The speaker expresses concern over the Biden administration's potential push to keep these records indefinitely, citing a 2021 fiscal year report showing the ATF amassed over 54.7 million records. The content also touches on proposed ATF rule changes regarding firearm frames/receivers and pistol stabilizing braces, and the significant public comment period for these rules.

Quick Summary

In fiscal year 2021, the ATF amassed over 54.7 million records on gun owners, primarily from Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) that went out of business. The Gun Control Act of 1968 allows the ATF to acquire these records. Concerns exist about the Biden administration's push for indefinite retention and the potential for these records to form a de facto registry.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction and Blackout Coffee Sponsor
  2. 00:32ATF and Biden Administration's Record Amassing
  3. 01:00ATF Record Acquisition in 2021: 54.7 Million Records
  4. 01:12How ATF Obtains FFL Records
  5. 01:32Gun Control Act of 1968 and Record Searchability
  6. 02:01Scale of Record Acquisition in 2021
  7. 02:11Biden's Proposed Regulations for Indefinite Record Retention
  8. 02:22FFL Record Destruction Policies
  9. 02:49Location of ATF Records (West Virginia)
  10. 03:03Proposed ATF Rule Changes
  11. 03:11Redefining Firearm Frames/Receivers
  12. 03:19Ban on Pistol Stabilizing Braces
  13. 03:42Public Comment Period for ATF Rules
  14. 04:13Document from ATF via Gun Owners of America
  15. 04:17Support Gun Owners of America (GOA)
  16. 04:50ATF EPS Stats for Fiscal Year 2021
  17. 05:06ATF National Tracing Center Division Data
  18. 05:47Multiple Handgun Sales Program Data
  19. 06:12Other ATF Activities in 2021
  20. 06:35Processing Public Comments on Rulemakings
  21. 06:47FOIA Request by John Crump
  22. 07:07Biden's Goal: Permanent Record Retention
  23. 07:16Focus on AR and AK Style Pistols
  24. 07:25Government Actions vs. Criminals
  25. 08:02Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gun owner records did the ATF amass in fiscal year 2021?

In fiscal year 2021, the ATF amassed over 54.7 million records on gun owners. This data primarily comes from Federal Firearm Licensees (FFLs) that have gone out of business, with the majority being paper records.

What is the Gun Control Act of 1968's role in ATF record acquisition?

The Gun Control Act of 1968 dictates that when an FFL goes out of business, their transaction records become the property of the ATF. The ATF then typically digitizes these records and destroys the physical copies.

What are the concerns regarding the ATF's record-keeping practices?

Concerns arise from the sheer volume of records collected and the Biden administration's reported desire to keep them indefinitely, potentially creating a de facto registry. Skepticism also exists regarding the ATF's claims that these records are not searchable.

What recent ATF rule changes are discussed in the video?

The video mentions proposed ATF rule changes that aim to redefine what constitutes a firearm frame or receiver and which parts are serialized. It also discusses the proposed ban on pistol stabilizing braces.

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