This is What 2 Million Gun Owners Sound Like

Published on April 20, 2026
Duration: 14:33

Eric Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs regarding threats to the Second Amendment. He highlighted the ATF's compilation of nearly 1 billion gun owner records, arguing it constitutes an illegal registry and a precursor to confiscation. Pratt urged Congress to pass legislation like Senator Ris's S119 and Representative Cloud's No Registry Rights Act to eliminate this database and prevent future infringements on gun ownership rights.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA) argues that the ATF's compilation of nearly 1 billion gun owner records constitutes an illegal registry and a direct threat to Second Amendment rights, potentially leading to confiscation. GOA supports legislation like S119 and the No Registry Rights Act to eliminate this database.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Eric Pratt's Senate Testimony
  2. 01:06Pratt's Opening Statement to the Senate
  3. 01:41The ATF Gun Owner Registry Exposed
  4. 02:46Biden's ATF Pistol Brace Ban and Confiscation Risk
  5. 03:26Historical Examples of Gun Confiscation
  6. 04:25DOJ's Continued Fight Against Gun Rights
  7. 05:09Call to Repeal Infringements and Abolish ATF
  8. 06:15Senator Johnson: Executive Branch Actions
  9. 07:00GOA's Work on Registry Reversal
  10. 07:33The Natural Right of Self-Defense
  11. 08:06Statistics on Legal Gun Owners and Crime
  12. 09:12Rule 2021R5: Permanent Record Keeping
  13. 09:55Ongoing Biden-Era ATF Rules Enforcement
  14. 11:18The 1 Billion Gun Owner Records in West Virginia
  15. 11:42Consequences of a Hostile Administration Accessing Records
  16. 13:32Urgent Action Needed: Eliminate the Registry
  17. 14:08Hearing Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Gun Owners of America's stance on the ATF's gun owner registry?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) considers the ATF's compilation of nearly 1 billion gun owner records an illegal gun owner registry. They argue it violates federal law and poses a significant risk of leading to gun confiscation, similar to historical precedents.

What legislative actions are proposed to address the ATF gun registry?

GOA supports legislative efforts like Senator Ris's bill S119 and Representative Cloud's No Registry Rights Act. These bills aim to specifically destroy the illegal searchable gun registry maintained by the ATF and prevent its future use.

How does GOA view the ATF's role concerning Second Amendment rights?

GOA believes the ATF has engaged in unconstitutional actions against gun owners, including attempting to ban firearms with stabilizing braces and enforcing rules that effectively register guns. They advocate for defunding, dismantling, and abolishing the ATF.

What evidence does GOA provide to support claims of confiscation risk from gun registries?

GOA cites historical examples from New York City, Australia, and Canada where firearm registries were used to facilitate gun confiscation. They also point to the ATF's database of firearm makes and models as a potential tool for such actions.

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