How They Are Really Going to Disarm All of Us

Published on July 13, 2023
Duration: 17:53

William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, details how the ATF is shifting from demand-side gun control to supply-side civilian disarmament through FFL revocations. The video highlights the Morehouse Enterprises v. ATF lawsuit challenging the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy, which Kirk argues is a political weapon used to revoke licenses for minor infractions, even by reopening old cases. The Biden administration's policy changes, including the 'Spartan' database and expanded 'willfulness' criteria, are presented as a move towards automated, less discretionary revocations, potentially violating the Firearms Owners' Protection Act.

Quick Summary

The ATF is reportedly shifting its gun control strategy from affecting demand to targeting the supply chain through Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) revocations. This involves stricter enforcement and policies aimed at disarming civilians by impacting gun availability, as detailed by William Kirk of Washington Gun Law.

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 new strategy for gun control?

The ATF is reportedly shifting its gun control strategy from affecting demand to targeting the supply chain through Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) revocations. This involves stricter enforcement and policies aimed at disarming civilians by impacting gun availability.

What is the Morehouse Enterprises v. ATF lawsuit about?

This lawsuit challenges the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy, which Gun Owners of America and Morehouse Enterprises allege is used as a political weapon to revoke FFLs for minor, often unintentional, errors.

How has the ATF's Administrative Action Policy changed?

Between 2019 and 2022, the ATF's Administrative Action Policy (AAP) shifted from 'may revoke' to 'will revoke' for initial violations. This change removes discretion from field agents and increases the severity of penalties for FFLs.

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

The ATF's 'Spartan' database allegedly uses an algorithm to determine if violations are 'willful,' automating the process of identifying grounds for FFL revocation and removing human judgment from the decision-making.

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