Obama Not Transparent on Guns

Published on March 24, 2011
Duration: 4:23

This video from Gun Owners of America criticizes the Obama administration's transparency regarding firearms policy, specifically highlighting alleged cover-ups within the ATF. It discusses the 'Fast and Furious' operation, where the ATF reportedly allowed firearms to be sold to suspected smugglers, leading to their use in crimes in Mexico and the US, exemplified by the murder of Agent Brian Terry. The video contrasts official claims about gun origins in Mexico with reports suggesting a lower percentage of US-sourced firearms and criticizes the ATF's encouragement of questionable sales.

Quick Summary

Allegations against the ATF suggest a 'letting guns walk' tactic under the Obama administration, where firearm sales to suspected smugglers were approved. This reportedly allowed weapons to reach criminals in Mexico and the US, contributing to violence and the murder of Agent Brian Terry, while contradicting claims about the origin of guns used in Mexico.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Ronald Reagan Quote on Government
  2. 00:21Government Duty to Tell Truth
  3. 00:24Claims about US Guns in Mexico
  4. 00:36Obama's Call for Government Accountability
  5. 00:57ATF Cover-up Allegations
  6. 01:06Crackdown on Whistleblowers
  7. 01:13Murder of Agent Brian Terry
  8. 01:15ATF Approving Smuggler Sales
  9. 01:26Michael Bloomberg's Undercover Investigators
  10. 01:44CBS News Report on Gun Dealers
  11. 02:03ATF Agent John Dodson Testimony
  12. 02:15ATF Phoenix Office Operations
  13. 02:30The Tactic of 'Letting Guns Walk'
  14. 02:37Irony of Obama Administration Claims
  15. 02:48Mexico's Strict Gun Control Laws
  16. 02:58Fox News Investigation Findings
  17. 03:14CBS News Report on ATF Since 2008
  18. 03:30ATF Helping Send Guns to Mexico
  19. 03:39Lack of Transparency from Obama
  20. 03:48Gun Owners of America Report
  21. 04:00Petition to Remove ATF Authority

Frequently Asked Questions

What allegations are made against the ATF regarding gun smuggling?

The video alleges that the ATF, under the Obama administration, was involved in approving firearm sales to suspected gun smugglers. This tactic, known as 'letting guns walk,' reportedly allowed weapons to fall into the hands of criminals who used them in both Mexico and the United States, contributing to violence and the murder of federal agent Brian Terry.

How does the video contrast official claims about US guns in Mexico with other reports?

The video challenges the claim that over 90% of guns recovered in Mexico come from the US. It cites a Fox News investigation suggesting that less than one-fifth of confiscated firearms in Mexico actually originated in the United States, questioning the administration's narrative.

What role did ATF Special Agent John Dodson reportedly play?

ATF Special Agent John Dodson is quoted as stating he was under orders to allow guns to go to Mexico. His testimony suggests that his job, which was to stop gun trafficking, was undermined by agency directives that facilitated the movement of firearms across the border.

What is the 'letting guns walk' tactic?

The 'letting guns walk' tactic refers to a controversial operation where federal agents allegedly allowed firearms to be sold to individuals suspected of being straw purchasers or gun smugglers. The intent was reportedly to track the weapons, but critics argue it directly supplied criminals and fueled violence.

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