Leaked DOJ Plan on Guns || Too Little, Too Late?

Published on March 19, 2025
Duration: 10:25

This video discusses a leaked Department of Justice plan that aims to reopen the path for certain felons to regain their firearm rights, provided they are not a danger to society. It also details the stripping of the ATF's authority in this adjudication process. The speaker critically reviews the Biden administration's past actions regarding the Second Amendment, contrasting them with this new development.

Quick Summary

A leaked Department of Justice plan aims to restore firearm rights for certain felons not deemed a danger to society, while simultaneously removing the ATF's authority in adjudicating these applications. This move addresses the long-standing issue of the ATF's inability to process such relief requests since 1992 due to congressional riders.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor
  2. 00:25Leaked DOJ Plan Overview
  3. 00:48Two Key Aspects of the Plan
  4. 00:52Reopening Path for Felons
  5. 01:09Firearms Transaction Record (4473)
  6. 01:40Stripping ATF Authority
  7. 01:50Administration Scorecard
  8. 02:07Trump Administration's Record
  9. 02:21Bump Stock Ban
  10. 02:32Pistol Stabilizing Braces
  11. 03:03Biden Administration's Actions
  12. 03:32Biden Administration's Score
  13. 04:02Executive Order on Gun Control
  14. 04:27White House Office of Gun Control
  15. 04:50Trump-Bondi DOJ on Suppressors
  16. 05:22Forced Reset Trigger
  17. 05:40Other Smaller Issues
  18. 05:54Overall Scorecard Calculation
  19. 06:03The New DOJ Rule
  20. 06:07Federal Register Notice
  21. 06:16Withdrawing Regulations
  22. 06:21Relief from Disabilities
  23. 06:42Federal Prohibitions
  24. 06:52Application for Relief
  25. 07:05Attorney General's Discretion
  26. 07:26Original Delegation to Treasury
  27. 07:38ATF's Origin from IRS
  28. 07:47Transfer of Authority to AG
  29. 08:0118 USC 925c
  30. 08:09ATF Inaction Since 1992
  31. 08:16Appropriations Rider
  32. 08:20Attorneys Specializing in Relief
  33. 08:53Lengthy and Expensive Process
  34. 09:01Original Intent of Reapplication
  35. 09:16Revoking Delegation of Authority
  36. 09:25Delegation to ATF
  37. 09:37Congressional Restrictions
  38. 09:46AG Takes Back Authority
  39. 09:55Brilliant Move
  40. 09:58Scoreboard Update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main purpose of the leaked Department of Justice plan regarding firearms?

The leaked DOJ plan aims to reopen a pathway for individuals with felony convictions to potentially regain their firearm rights, provided they are not deemed a danger to society. It also seeks to remove the ATF's role in adjudicating these applications.

Why has the ATF been unable to process applications for relief from firearms disabilities since 1992?

The ATF has been unable to process applications for relief from firearms disabilities since 1992 due to annual appropriations riders passed by Congress, which have prevented the agency from using funds for this purpose.

What is the significance of 18 U.S. Code § 925c in relation to firearm rights?

18 U.S. Code § 925c provides a statutory remedy that allows individuals prohibited from possessing firearms to apply to the Attorney General for relief from these disabilities, under specific conditions.

How does the new DOJ plan intend to change the ATF's role in firearm disability relief?

The new DOJ plan intends to strip the ATF of its authority to participate in the process of adjudicating applications for relief from firearms disabilities. The Attorney General is revoking the delegation of this authority to the ATF.

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