How They Are Really Going to Disarm All of Us

Published on July 13, 2023
Duration: 17:53

This video, featuring William Kirk from Washington Gun Law, provides an expert-level analysis of the ATF's evolving policies regarding Federal Firearms License (FFL) revocations. Kirk details how the ATF is shifting from addressing demand to targeting supply chains through 'zero tolerance' policies and administrative actions, potentially impacting millions of law-abiding citizens and FFL holders.

Quick Summary

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law explains how the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy and evolving 'willfulness' criteria are shifting gun control enforcement towards targeting the supply chain via FFL revocations, potentially violating the Firearms Owners' Protection Act of 1986.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Disarmament Strategies
  2. 01:10Morehouse Enterprises v. ATF Lawsuit
  3. 03:19Biden Administration's Five Dirty Sins
  4. 04:34Administrative Action Policy (AAP) Shifts
  5. 05:45Field Agent Quotas and Pressure
  6. 07:13Automated Revocations via Spartan Database
  7. 09:17Reopening Old Cases for Revocation
  8. 11:10Perverse Definition of Willfulness
  9. 14:58Violation of Firearms Owners' Protection Act

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy regarding FFLs?

The ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy, challenged in Morehouse Enterprises v. ATF, allegedly allows for the revocation of Federal Firearms Licenses (FFLs) for minor errors, with critics arguing it's used as a political tool rather than for public safety.

How has the ATF's Administrative Action Policy (AAP) changed?

Between 2019 and 2022, the ATF's AAP shifted from a 'may revoke' stance to a 'will revoke' stance for initial violations, reducing field agent discretion and increasing the severity of penalties for FFL holders.

What is the 'Spartan' database and its role in FFL revocations?

The ATF's 'Spartan' database reportedly uses an algorithm to determine if violations by FFLs are 'willful,' removing human judgment from the revocation process and potentially leading to automated license revocations.

What legal challenge exists against the ATF's revocation policies?

The lawsuit Morehouse Enterprises v. ATF, supported by Gun Owners of America, challenges the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy, alleging it's a political weapon used to revoke FFLs for minor infractions, not related to public safety.

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