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Why a Ban On Machine Gun Conversion Devices Will End Up Being Archaic and Ineffective

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A spokesman for the Gun Owners of America discusses a recent piece surrounding the controversial 3D printed devices. For some strange reason, the Biden Administration, alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been on the warpath against “conversion devices” that turn a semiautomatic firearm into a “full auto.” This was specifically held against a gun owner named Matthew Hoover, who was unjustly given a five year sentence for selling “keycards” that … Read more

The Gun Owners of America Are Providing Support For an Iowa Police Chief Being Unfairly Targeted By the ATF

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A spokesman for the group explains why the legal action against the chief is completely unfair. The Gun Owners of America, alongside a number of other groups, recently filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, in defense of former Iowa Police Chief Bradley Wendt. This comes after Wendt was unfairly targeted by the Biden-Harris DOJ, as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for … Read more

The Gun Owners of America Are Fighting Back Against the ATF’s Frame and Receive Rule (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The spokesman for the group discusses why they filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court alongside the Gun Owners Foundation. It appears that President Joe Biden and the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives (ATF) aren’t backing down when it comes to taking away gun rights from private citizens. But this time, the gun groups are fighting back. Late last week, the Gun Owners of America, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation, filed an … Read more

Why Is the ATF Trying To Add Gun Owners To the Federal Gun Registry? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why such a registry simply won’t work. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have sunken to a new low, using the recent attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life to beef up their gun registry. “According to anti-gun leftists, since the ATF was able to use an unconstitutionally assembled federal registry of out-of-business gun store records to track the AR-15 used to its original … Read more

The Gun Owners of America Just Secured a Huge Victory Over Biden’s Universal Registration Check Rule (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The spokesman for the group explains why this is such a vital victory – and what comes next. After spending what felt like an eternity fighting against it, the Gun Owners of America (GOA) have secured a huge victory over President Joe Biden and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In a press announcement this week, the group confirmed that, alongside the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), they managed to secure a preliminary injunction against … Read more

A Federal Judge Has Stopped Joe Biden and the ATF From Unfairly Expanding Gun Background Checks (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains why this is such a big win for private gun owners. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), alongside the Biden Administration, are always trying to find new ways to put limitations on guns. But that doesn’t mean that everyone necessarily agrees with them. Yesterday, a federal judge put a block on a rule enforced by the ATF and Biden Administration, one that called … Read more

Why Are the Gun Owners of America Suing the ATF? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The spokesman for the group explains why the group is fighting back over the ATF’s “Universal Registration Rule.” In just a matter of days, the Biden administration is set to pass a new rule put in place by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would implement a “Universal Registration Rule,” requiring background checks on the private sales of firearms. But before the rule goes into effect on May 20th, several groups … Read more

26 States Join in Lawsuits Against ATF Redefinition of Gun Dealers

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Over half of the states joined in a lawsuit asking the courts to block a rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that redefines “engaged in the business” of dealing in firearms. The new rule would require nearly every firearm sale come from someone with a federal firearms license, a clear violation of our constitutional rights. The controversial U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland signed the new rule April 10 and it … Read more

The Gun Owners of America Are Joining Up With Texas To Challenge the ATF’s Rule On Private Sales of Firearms (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The spokesman for the group explains why this fight against Biden’s unfair rule is so important right now. The Biden Administration has been working closely with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on a new rule that requires background checks on the private sales of firearms. And Texas isn’t about to take it lying down. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging the rule, working not only alongside other states, but also supportive … Read more

Could the ATF Be Spying On Gun Owners? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The “hero with a gun” and spokesman for Gun Owners of America discusses some potentially heinous actions by the agency. Congress is soon going to vote on potentially reauthorizing FISA 702, which could leave a huge impact on Constitutional rights – especially to gun owners. With this potentially being re-approved, that will allow the Bureau of Alcohol, Fire, Tobacco and Explosives (ATF) to “monitor foreign terrorists outside our borders,” as well as other potential threats. … Read more

The ATF Could Be Preparing a Rule That Could Effectively Ban Private Gun Sales

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why this could pose a problem to potential and future gun owners. It’s no secret that the Biden administration has been working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on limitations surrounding gun sales. However, a watchdog group may have uncovered its most drastic attempt yet. Per this report from the New York Post, a group called Empower Oversight have noted that the ATF is … Read more

ATF’s Latest Gun Rule Could Come With Stiff Penalties When Selling a Gun Privately For “Profit”

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why the group’s latest rule may be amongst its most ridiculous yet. The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives (ATF) are at it yet again, with a new policy that could severely someone that’s taking part in a private gun sale. According to the group’s latest gun rule, anyone that sells a firearm for “profit” (based on their determination, mind you) would be subject to up … Read more

Once Again, The ATF Has Extended Its Legal Reach, This Time On Ghost Guns

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A Federal Appeals court’s recent decision is a win for private gun owners, according to a Second Amendment spokesperson. Just shortly after seeing an overturning of a rule surrounding its enforcement on pistol gun braces, the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, Tobacco and Explosives (ATF) has been dealt another blow – this time on “ghost guns”. A federal appeals court recent decided to throw out part of a rule that specifically targeted build-at-home “ghost guns,” believing … Read more

Gun Owners of America Just Scored a Crucial Victory In the ATF’s Proposed Pistol Brace Ban

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Spokesman and “hero with a gun” Stephen Willeford explains why this is a huge win for private gun owners. For the longest time, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has been pursuing the ban of pistol braces, believing them to be a dangerous component for anyone carrying a gun. However, a judge recently decided otherwise. Earlier this week, United States District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the ATF went beyond its … Read more

ATF’s New Rule On Universal Registration Checks Set To Take Full Advantage of Private Gun Owners

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why the proposed rule could be a serious problem in the future. It looks like, with the help of President Joe Biden and his administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are once again going after private gun owners – even with the Second Amendment in place. A new rule has been announced by the group, one that would mandate Universal Registration Checks for … Read more

The ATF Is Once Again Sidestepping the Second Amendment With a New Background Check Rule (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The spokesman for the Gun Owners of America explains why the ATF is once again violating the rights of private gun owners. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) continue to make trouble for private gun owners, thanks to a new rule that specifically sidesteps the Second Amendment. Under President Joe Biden, the group has launched a new rule that forces a “universal” background check on any firearm that is sold. In other … Read more

Do President Biden and the ATF Have a Case Going After “Ghost Guns”? This Lawyer Doesn’t Seem To Think So

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A representative for the Second Amendment Foundation explains why Biden’s pursuit of “ghost guns” isn’t built on legitimate facts. President Joe Biden and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been quite pursuant on “ghost guns” as of late. They’re concerned about how easily they can be bought, and how they can’t be traced without a legitimate serial number of bill of sale. Kristina Mastropasqua noted in a recent email to The … Read more

The ATF and President Biden Believe That “Ghost Guns” Are a Big Problem In This Country – But That’s Not the Case (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The ATF and President Biden Believe That “Ghost Guns” Are a Big Problem In This Country – But That’s Not the Case (Guest: Stephen Willeford) Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford looks at the statistics provided by an attorney, which immediately halts the argument made by Biden and his administration. It’s no secret that President Joe Biden, alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), have been on the hunt for “Ghost … Read more

The Biden Administration Is Costing Thousands of Legal Gun Sellers Their Licenses

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A spokesman for the Second Amendment Foundation discusses the staggering increase in license losses, due to Biden’s crackdown. The Second Amendment has been put in place to protect the rights of U.S. citizens to bear arms – but that isn’t stopping President Joe Biden and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from going after those that sell guns. A new report from the New York Post revealed that the ATF has wrongfully taken licenses … Read more

The Second Amendment Foundation Applauds the 5thCircuit Court of Appeals Deeming Joe Biden’s Pistol Brace Rule As “Likely Illegal”

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A representative for the group explains why this is good news for private gun owners. President Joe Biden and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been a thorn in the sides of private gun owners, attempting to get their “final rule” on pistol braces passed so they would be taken away. But a Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals just made sure they didn’t secure a victory. The court deemed that … Read more

The ATF Could Very Well Be Getting a Raise Following Its Push To Ban Pistols With Stabilizing Braces

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why the ATF being rewarded for their efforts is a heavy concern. This year has been a rough one for private gun owners, especially with the ATF working hard to get handguns with attached stabilizing braces banned. After many court battles and even a vote where Senate Democrats voted down a joint resolution to block a Biden administration rule to toughen regulations on said braces, it now … Read more

Second Amendment Foundation Welcomes NRA’s Involvement in Lawsuit Against ATF’s Arm Brace Rule

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Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) Extends a Warm Welcome to NRA’s Request to Join Lawsuit Against ATF’s Arm Brace Rule The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) announced its support for the National Rifle Association (NRA) in their recent request to join SAF’s federal lawsuit challenging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) new “arm brace rule.” The collaboration aims to obtain injunctive relief for members of both organizations, seeking to halt the ATF from enforcing … Read more

The ATF and President Biden Have Put Private Gun Owners In a Tough Situation With Their Baseless Pistol Brace Rule (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains how the ruling could hurt a lot of citizens, even those that aren’t considered a threat. Rather than setting up regulations that would actually keep Americans safe, President Joe Biden, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), have put their ruling into effect surrounding guns with stabilizing braces. With it, those that own said braces must officially register, or risk being considered a … Read more

The ATF Has Decided That Those That Use or Possess Marijuana In Minnesota Don’t Have Access To Guns – But It’s Completely Violating Second Amendment Rights (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why pot users should have just as much of a right to guns as other citizens. Once again, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are dictating who and who shouldn’t have guns in their possession. The group recently signed a bill into law called The Federal Gun Control Act of 1968. With it, anyone who is an unlawful user of any controlled substance – including marijuana … Read more

A Federal Appeals Court Just Handed a Major Victory To Private Gun Owners Over the ATF’s Restrictions (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why this is a huge win for gun-owning citizens, even if the ATF may possibly try something else. Ever since 2017 – following a shooting in Las Vegas – the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been targeting bump stocks, even going as far as to ban them considering their “enhancements” to certain firearms. But this week, a Federal appeals court overturned the ban. In … Read more

Second Amendment Foundation Begins Its Case Against the ATF

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The group’s attorney, Matthew Larosiere, will present the group’s case this week. For far too long, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been partaking in activities surrounding firearms that have violated the Second Amendment rights of private gun owners. Now, the Second Amendment Foundation is ready to fight back. Attorney Matthew Larosiere, who serves as a scholar of law and policy for the group, will present their case today with the … Read more

Eliminate ATF Funding Until Second Amendment Rights Are Protected

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The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are under attack yet again, but for all the right reasons. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) recently called on Congress to block funding for ATF in the forthcoming Fiscal Year budget. And the reasoning is very simple – they’re demanding that Democrats and federal bureaucrats publicly recognize the rights of the Second Amendment to all law-abiding citizens, stating … Read more

The Federal Government May Be Using Private Information to Violate Constitutional Rights (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses a new report regarding the “monitoring” of “innocent people.  Is the government keeping a close eye on its citizens through something as simple as gun purchases? A new report from The Epoch Times indicates that could be the case. The report notes that agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have been “monitoring innocent people” to keep track of both their general income and gun purchases – … Read more

The Gun Owners of America Are Fighting Back Against The ATF’s Unconstitutional Gun Registry (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Spokesman Stephen Willeford explains why the group is stepping up to protect the rights of millions of gun owners. Just two years after the Gun Owners of America uncovered internal ATF documents pointing at the Biden Administration potentially establishing an illegal registry of gun and ownership records, the group is doing something about it. Recently, Rep. Michael Cloud reintroduced the No REGISTRY Rights Act (H.R. 1271), which, if passed, would require the ATF to destroy … Read more

Has the ATF Gone Too Far When It Comes To Private Gun Owners? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Though most of Congress’ laws seem to protect gun owners, some believe that the ATF – the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – could have its own agenda when it comes to how it deals with private gun owners. Reports indicate that the group recently admitted that it was working on compiling approximately one billion records on gun owners, and even went as far as to harass certain private gun owners in an … Read more

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