We must urge President Trump and our state representatives to carefully consider the appointment of the new ATF director, ensuring that the agency is led by someone who truly understands firearms, rather than another career bureaucrat or law enforcement officer who lacks firsthand expertise.
For far too long, the ATF has been driven by political agendas and regulatory overreach rather than sound, informed decision-making. Instead of appointing yet another figurehead who may enforce misguided policies, the agency needs a leader who is a true firearms expert—someone deeply knowledgeable about the mechanics, functionality, and legal landscape of firearms in America. The person in charge should not only be fluent in firearm technology and safety but also respect the rights of law-abiding gun owners and the Second Amendment.
The ATF was originally established to oversee taxation and licensing related to firearms, tobacco, and alcohol—not to arbitrarily regulate and restrict the rights of responsible citizens. Over time, however, it has strayed from this mission, increasingly imposing confusing and contradictory regulations that create legal traps for gun owners rather than ensuring public safety. A leader without true firearms expertise will only continue this trend, further eroding trust in the agency and its ability to serve the public fairly.
Recent incidents have only underscored the ATF’s lack of practical knowledge. In a widely circulated interview, an ATF official embarrassingly failed to perform a basic task—disassembling a standard Glock pistol—demonstrating a shocking lack of familiarity with the very items they seek to regulate. If agency officials cannot perform such fundamental operations, how can they be expected to craft fair and effective policies?
(Watch here: https://youtu.be/VJFlgwTRYLE)
Now more than ever, we need a strong, competent leader at the ATF—one who prioritizes facts over fear, expertise over political ideology, and constitutional rights over bureaucratic control. We must speak out, demand accountability, and ensure that the next ATF director is not just another enforcer of flawed policies but a knowledgeable advocate for responsible firearm regulation based on reality, not rhetoric.
Let’s stand together to protect our freedoms!
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