New Bill Would Destroy ATF's Gun Registry!

Published on January 17, 2025
Duration: 9:47

The "No Registry Rights Act" aims to dismantle the ATF's existing firearm transaction records database and prevent the creation of a federal firearms registry. Introduced by Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Jim Risch, the bill addresses concerns that the ATF's Out of Business Records Imaging System (OBRISS) holds over 920 million records, potentially enabling door-to-door confiscation. The legislation mandates the deletion of current records and prohibits future registry creation.

Quick Summary

The 'No Registry Rights Act' aims to dismantle the ATF's existing firearm transaction records database, which reportedly holds over 920 million records. Introduced by Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Jim Risch, the bill seeks to prevent the creation of a federal firearms registry and allow FFLs to destroy their records upon closing business.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of No Registry Rights Act
  2. 00:06Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Jim Risch
  3. 00:10Prohibiting Federal Firearms Registry
  4. 00:37Transfer Records and ATF Tyranny
  5. 01:00Congressman Cloud's Work on OBRISS
  6. 01:04ATF's Out of Business Records Imaging System (OBRISS)
  7. 01:11920 Million Firearm Transaction Records
  8. 01:37Gun Owners of America Report
  9. 01:42Exploitation for Confiscation List
  10. 03:31Current Law on Firearm Transaction Records
  11. 03:51Groundwork for Federal Gun Registry
  12. 04:03Biden Administration Rule on Record Retention
  13. 04:39No Registry Rights Act Provisions
  14. 04:44Deleting Existing Records
  15. 04:56Allowing FFLs to Destroy Records
  16. 05:04Prohibiting Future Registries
  17. 05:30Congressman Cloud's Statement
  18. 06:04Senator Risch's Statement
  19. 06:42Supporting 2A Groups
  20. 06:59Gun Owners of America's Role
  21. 07:08National Association for Gun Rights
  22. 07:12National Rifle Association (NRA)
  23. 07:18Aiden Johnston (GOA)
  24. 08:05Hunter King (NAGR)
  25. 08:32Call to Action: Contact Representatives
  26. 08:52US Capital Switchboard Number
  27. 09:11Subscribe and Share

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'No Registry Rights Act'?

The 'No Registry Rights Act' is a piece of legislation reintroduced by Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Jim Risch. Its primary goal is to prevent the federal government from creating or maintaining a national firearms registry and to dismantle the ATF's existing database of firearm transaction records.

Why is the ATF's firearm transaction record system a concern?

Concerns arise because the ATF's Out of Business Records Imaging System (OBRISS) reportedly stores over 920 million firearm transaction records. Critics fear this searchable database could be exploited to create a list for potential door-to-door gun confiscation, infringing on Second Amendment rights.

What are the main provisions of the 'No Registry Rights Act'?

The act has three main provisions: it mandates the deletion of all existing firearm transaction records held by the ATF, allows Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to destroy their transaction records when going out of business, and prohibits any federal agency from creating or maintaining a firearms registry in the future.

Which organizations support the 'No Registry Rights Act'?

Key Second Amendment advocacy groups supporting the 'No Registry Rights Act' include Gun Owners of America (GOA), the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR), and the National Rifle Association (NRA). These organizations have been instrumental in bringing attention to the issue.

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