Trump and/or the Department of Justice Are Lying To Gun Owners!

Published on August 20, 2025
Duration: 11:43

This video from Guns & Gadgets details alleged discrepancies between the Trump administration's statements and the Department of Justice's (DOJ) actions regarding the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy. The DOJ is reportedly defending this policy in court against Gun Owners of America (GOA), despite claims of its repeal. The policy allowed for FFL revocation due to minor paperwork errors, potentially leading to the extinction of small gun shops. GOA is pursuing legal action to ensure tangible changes and prevent future reinstatement of such policies.

Quick Summary

The ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy allowed for FFL revocation due to minor paperwork errors, threatening small gun shops. Despite claims of repeal, the DOJ is defending this policy in court against Gun Owners of America, arguing the Second Amendment doesn't protect firearm sales businesses.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Trump Admin vs. DOJ on Gun Policy
  2. 00:45DOJ Defends Biden's Zero Tolerance Rule
  3. 02:08GOA Suing ATF Over Zero Tolerance
  4. 02:32Zero Tolerance Policy Explained
  5. 02:57Government Mixed Messaging on Policy
  6. 03:26GOA Seeking Tangible Changes
  7. 03:46DOJ Continues Defending Policy
  8. 06:00ATF Director Admits Violations
  9. 06:36GOA Argues About Supply Chain
  10. 07:05ATF Policy Flip on Willfulness
  11. 09:11Case to 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy?

The ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy allowed inspectors to revoke a Federal Firearms License (FFL) for even a single minor paperwork error. This policy disproportionately affected small gun shops, threatening their ability to operate due to clerical mistakes.

Why is the Department of Justice defending the 'zero tolerance' policy?

Despite claims of repeal, the DOJ is defending the 'zero tolerance' policy in court against Gun Owners of America (GOA). The DOJ argues that the Second Amendment does not protect the right of businesses to sell firearms, a stance GOA contests.

What is Gun Owners of America (GOA) doing about the 'zero tolerance' policy?

GOA is actively suing the ATF over the 'zero tolerance' policy, with cases like Morehouse Enterprises v. ATF and Killoton Tactical v. ATF. They are pushing for tangible legal changes to prevent the policy's reinstatement by future administrations.

What are the alleged consequences of the ATF's 'zero tolerance' policy?

The policy allegedly led to the extinction of small mom-and-pop gun shops due to minor clerical errors. GOA also points to an 11% drop in licensed gun dealers during the Biden administration, linking it to aggressive enforcement actions.

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