BREAKING: ATF Leaks List of Gun Shops In Biden “Name & Shame” Campaign…

Published on February 17, 2024
Duration: 8:17

The ATF, under the Biden Administration, has released a list of gun shops as part of a 'name and shame' campaign, prompted by a USA Today FOIA request. This list, which includes approximately 3% of licensed dealers nationwide, identifies shops with at least 25 guns traced to crime within the past three years. While the ATF states inclusion is not an indication of wrongdoing, gun rights organizations like the NSSF criticize the move as counterproductive and potentially illegal, fearing it will harm cooperation and unfairly tarnish businesses.

Quick Summary

The ATF, prompted by a USA Today FOIA request, has released a list of gun shops as part of a 'name and shame' campaign under the Biden Administration. This list identifies about 3% of licensed dealers based on the 'Time to Crime' metric, where 25+ guns were traced to crimes within three years. ATF states inclusion is not proof of wrongdoing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: ATF List Release
  2. 00:40Sponsor: American Hartford Gold
  3. 01:55FOIA Request and ATF List Details
  4. 02:15USA Today Article: 'Gun Shops Selling Crime Guns'
  5. 02:32ATF Clarification: Not an Indication of Wrongdoing
  6. 03:34Historical Context: List Kept Secret for Decades
  7. 04:10Types of Shops Targeted
  8. 05:00NSSF Reaction: Inappropriate and Counterproductive
  9. 05:46Criteria for Inclusion: 'Time to Crime'
  10. 06:41Gun Control Group Perspective
  11. 07:20Pistols Most Common Crime Guns
  12. 07:57Conclusion: ATF List Released

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's 'name and shame' campaign regarding gun shops?

The ATF, under the Biden Administration, released a list of gun shops identified through a USA Today FOIA request. This 'name and shame' campaign targets approximately 3% of licensed dealers who have had at least 25 guns traced to crimes within the last three years, a metric known as 'Time to Crime'.

Does being on the ATF's gun shop list mean a dealer did something wrong?

ATF representatives state that inclusion on the list is not an indication of wrongdoing. They acknowledge that publicizing the list can be misleading, as it simply means a shop fits certain tracing parameters and does not necessarily imply they are a 'bad dealer'.

What is the 'Time to Crime' metric used by the ATF?

'Time to Crime' is a law enforcement term referring to firearms traced to a crime within a short period after their purchase. The ATF uses it to identify licensed dealers who have had at least 25 guns purchased within the last three years traced to criminal activity.

How have gun rights organizations reacted to the ATF's gun shop list?

Organizations like the NSSF have called the release of the list 'inappropriate and counterproductive.' They question its legality and express concern that it could damage cooperation between dealers and the ATF and unfairly tarnish the reputations of businesses.

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