We Said ATF Should Be Abolished

Published on May 28, 2024
Duration: 21:18

This video details a House Judiciary Committee hearing where members grilled ATF Director Steve Dettelbach regarding the agency's practices. Key issues discussed include the controversial raid and death of Brian Malinowski, the ATF's alleged failure to use body cameras, the ambiguity and potential overreach of the 'engaged in the business' rule, and concerns about an illegal gun registry. Several representatives criticized the ATF's tactics and rulemaking, suggesting they exceed congressional authority and create 'fake laws'.

Quick Summary

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, ATF Director Steve Dettelbach was questioned about the agency's practices, including the controversial Brian Malinowski raid, the alleged lack of body camera usage, and the ambiguity of the 'engaged in the business' rule. Critics argued these rules constitute 'fake laws' and that the ATF may be maintaining an illegal gun registry.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Director Grilled by Congress
  2. 00:13GOA Convention Announcement
  3. 00:35House Judiciary Committee Hearings on ATF
  4. 00:39ATF Raid on Brian Malinowski
  5. 01:24Hearing Starts Spicy: Jim Jordan Questions ATF
  6. 01:43Body Camera Policy Violations
  7. 02:20ATF's Risky Entry Tactics
  8. 03:37Rep. Steny Hoyer on Reasonable Response
  9. 04:01Body Cams for ATF and Little Rock PD
  10. 04:22Rep. Gates Questions ATF Tactics
  11. 04:38Weaponization of Laws
  12. 04:56Malinowski Case: Lowest Level Crime?
  13. 05:23Rep. Davidson Calls ATF Rules 'Fake Laws'
  14. 05:41Biden's Executive Order on Firearms Dealers
  15. 06:21Anti-Gunners React to Abolishing ATF
  16. 07:08Rep. Goldman's 'Comply' Advice
  17. 07:27Rep. Wasserman Schultz & Brady Campaign
  18. 08:23Full Judiciary Committee Hearing with Director Dettelbach
  19. 08:34Dettelbach Complains About Budget Cuts
  20. 09:26GOA's Lobbying Efforts on ATF Budget
  21. 09:39Body Cameras and Budget Excuses
  22. 09:42Rep. Neils Calls Out Dettelbach on Body Cams
  23. 10:45Priorities and Transparency
  24. 11:07Dettelbach Contradicts Biden on Rules
  25. 11:17Engaged in Business Rule vs. Universal Background Checks
  26. 12:05Rep. Chip Roy Questions Rule Vagueness
  27. 13:47Hypotheticals and Rule Clarity
  28. 14:47Average American Understanding of Rules
  29. 14:49No Gun Show Loophole?
  30. 15:44Legal Fight Against ATF Rule
  31. 16:24ATF's Illegal Gun Registry
  32. 16:30ATF Memo on Digital Gun Registry
  33. 17:30ATF's Digital Record Count
  34. 17:52ATF Denies Illegal Registry
  35. 19:02Searchability of ATF Gun Registry
  36. 20:44ATF Director's Coping and Seething
  37. 20:51GOA's Fight Against ATF
  38. 20:57Call to Action: Contact Senators

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main criticisms leveled against the ATF during the House Judiciary Committee hearing?

Criticisms focused on the ATF's handling of the Brian Malinowski raid, including alleged failure to use body cameras and employing risky entry tactics. Concerns were also raised about the vagueness and potential overreach of the 'engaged in the business' rule, and allegations of maintaining an illegal, searchable gun registry.

Did the ATF director confirm that the 'engaged in the business' rule is equivalent to universal background checks?

No, ATF Director Steve Dettelbach explicitly stated that the 'engaged in the business' rule is not a universal background check rule and that only Congress can enact such legislation. This contradicted previous statements from the White House.

What is the status of the ATF's 'engaged in the business' rule and related legal challenges?

The 'engaged in the business' rule is currently facing legal challenges and litigation. Gun Owners of America (GOA) has successfully had similar ATF rules blocked in federal court, and a Texas court reportedly found the ATF exceeded its authority with its rulemaking.

What evidence was presented regarding the ATF's alleged gun registry?

Gun Owners of America (GOA) presented evidence, including ATF responses to congressional letters, indicating the agency holds over 865 million records in digitalized format, which GOA claims are searchable and constitute an illegal gun registry. The ATF denies this characterization.

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