BREAKING: SENATOR just put the ATF on NOTICE.. They may have just gotten CAUGHT BIG TIME on this one

Published on October 11, 2023
Duration: 7:31

Senator Chuck Grassley has put the ATF on notice regarding "Project Thor," an interagency effort to combat weapons trafficking networks used by Mexican cartels. The ATF reportedly defunded and shut down this project, despite its estimated impact of trafficking 250,000 to 1 million weapons annually. This action is contrasted with the ATF's increased focus on regulating law-abiding gun owners and dealers.

Quick Summary

Senator Chuck Grassley is investigating the ATF's decision to defund and shut down "Project Thor," an interagency initiative aimed at combating weapons trafficking networks used by Mexican cartels. This project was estimated to intercept 250,000 to 1 million weapons annually, and its shutdown is viewed critically alongside increased ATF focus on regulating legal gun owners.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: ATF Under Notice
  2. 01:14Backstory: Project Thor Research
  3. 01:45Senator Grassley's Letter to ATF Director
  4. 02:07Concerns Over Project Thor Defunding
  5. 02:24Cartel Weapons Trafficking Scale
  6. 03:00Why Did the ATF Shut Down Project Thor?
  7. 03:31ATF Denied Project Thor Funding
  8. 04:01Justice Department's Response
  9. 04:26ATF Targeting Law-Abiding Citizens
  10. 04:37Proposed ATF Rule on Online Sales
  11. 04:52FFL Revocations and Zero Tolerance
  12. 05:15Senator Grassley's Core Argument
  13. 05:51ATF's Demands for Oversight
  14. 06:44ATF Caught by CBS Report?
  15. 07:09Ignoring Criminal Activity, Focusing on Legal Owners
  16. 07:15Tomorrow's Project Thor Report

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project Thor and why is Senator Grassley investigating the ATF?

Project Thor was an interagency effort to combat weapons trafficking networks used by Mexican cartels. Senator Grassley is investigating the ATF because it reportedly defunded and shut down this project, while simultaneously increasing regulations on law-abiding gun owners.

What is the estimated scale of cartel weapons trafficking from the US?

Estimates suggest that cartel gun running networks smuggle between 250,000 and 1 million weapons annually from the US to Mexico, with a retail value of approximately $500 million.

What criticisms does Senator Grassley have of the ATF's current operations?

Grassley criticizes the ATF for allegedly shifting resources from combating dangerous criminal actors to targeting law-abiding gun owners and sellers, citing new regulations and FFL revocations.

What information is Senator Grassley demanding from the ATF regarding Project Thor?

Senator Grassley is demanding all ATF records on Project Thor, a list of involved agencies and their roles, details on funding, and the reasons for the program's discontinuation.

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