Gun Gripes #211: "Trump Demands Names of Scope App Users"

Published on October 1, 2019
Duration: 14:00

This episode of Gun Gripe discusses the Department of Justice's demand for user data from ATN's Obsidian 4 app, raising significant privacy concerns. The hosts, Eric and Chad from Iraqveteran8888, highlight potential government overreach and the implications for gun owners' data privacy, drawing parallels to broader surveillance issues.

Quick Summary

The Department of Justice is demanding user data from ATN's Obsidian 4 app, citing potential ITAR violations for illegal optics exports. This raises significant privacy concerns about government surveillance and the potential targeting of gun owners.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Trump Demands Scope App Names
  2. 00:34Sponsor Shoutout: Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI)
  3. 00:52Justice Department Demands User Data
  4. 01:31ITAR Violations and Export Investigations
  5. 02:40Obsidian App Functionality Explained
  6. 03:09Privacy Concerns and Government Motives
  7. 04:45Questioning Government Investigation Tactics
  8. 05:40Criticism of Government Hypocrisy
  9. 06:24Addressing the 'Nothing to Hide' Argument
  10. 07:09ATN's Official Stance on Data Request
  11. 08:08Erosion of Rights and Litigation Society
  12. 08:58Patriot Act and 'Big Brother' Surveillance
  13. 10:40Government Surveillance Capabilities
  14. 11:15Google as a Government Contractor?
  15. 12:47Final Warning for ATN Users

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the DOJ demanding names of ATN Obsidian 4 app users?

The Department of Justice is seeking user data from the ATN Obsidian 4 app, reportedly to investigate potential ITAR violations related to the illegal export of night vision and thermal optics to foreign countries.

What are the privacy concerns regarding the ATN Obsidian 4 app data request?

Concerns include potential government overreach, the broad scope of data being requested (names, IP addresses), and the possibility of this data being used to target specific groups, such as gun owners.

What is the function of the ATN Obsidian 4 app?

The ATN Obsidian 4 app allows users to pair their ATN optic, such as a thermal or night vision scope, to a smartphone or tablet. This enables remote viewing of the reticle and other functionalities, making it a useful tool for hunting.

What is ATN Corp.'s official response to the DOJ's data request?

ATN Corp. has stated they have not been contacted by the Department of Justice, Apple, or Google. They intend to protect their customers' identifying data to the fullest extent possible under U.S. law, unless legally compelled by a court order.

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