Walmart Removing More Guns & Turning Records Over To ATF

Published on December 22, 2020
Duration: 6:24

This video from Guns & Gadgets discusses Walmart's decision to remove more firearms from sale and turn over sales records to the ATF. The speaker, citing information verified by Ammoland News and a former ATF official, explains the implications of the ATF potentially creating a searchable database of firearm purchases, which is argued to be a violation of federal law prohibiting a national firearms registry. The video also highlights Gun Owners of America's efforts to obtain information from the ATF regarding their record-keeping policies.

Quick Summary

Walmart is removing firearms from sale in an additional 500 stores, and concerns are rising as they reportedly turn over Form 4473 sales records to the ATF. This action is criticized as a potential violation of federal law prohibiting a national firearms registry, with Gun Owners of America actively seeking transparency from the ATF.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Walmart Gun Sales Context
  2. 00:11Channel Intro & Sponsor
  3. 00:49Walmart's Firearm Sales Changes
  4. 01:21ATF Record Acquisition
  5. 02:47Illegal ATF Database Creation Allegation
  6. 03:51GOA FOIA Request Ignored
  7. 04:29Call for 2A Unity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walmart's current policy on selling firearms?

Walmart is reducing its firearm sales, planning to stop selling them in an additional 500 stores. Previously, they had already ceased sales in most locations after a mass shooting, though they still sell firearms in 2388 stores.

Why is the ATF's acquisition of Form 4473 records controversial?

The controversy stems from the argument that the ATF creating a searchable database from these records violates 18 USC 926 A3, which prohibits a national firearms registry. This could allow the ATF to know who bought what and where.

What action has Gun Owners of America taken regarding ATF record policies?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the ATF inquiring about their policies for scanning Form 4473 records and the total number of records they possess. The ATF had not responded to this request for seven months.

What is a Form 4473?

A Form 4473 is a mandatory firearms transaction record that every firearm purchaser must complete when buying a gun from a licensed dealer (FFL). It contains personal information and details about the firearm being purchased.

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