John Crump

1 week ago | ammoland.com | John Crump

Senator Rand Paul is launching an investigation into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) use of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). “This kind of backdoor surveillance of American citizens—without due process or public disclosure—should alarm every single person who values the Bill of Rights,” said Dr. Paul.

2 weeks ago | ammoland.com | John Crump

Long-time Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Marvin Richardson has been dismissed from his post after being forced to retire. His other option was to be forcibly removed from his position. Richardson served in the ATF for decades under multiple Presidents. Previously, he was Acting Director from 2021 to 2022. Richardson was the driving force behind the ATF’s war on pistol braces and privately manufactured firearms (PMFs).

2 weeks ago | ammoland.com | John Crump

According to sources, a new Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will start on Monday. Daniel Driscoll will take the reins of the ATF from Acting Director Kash Patel, who will continue as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Mr. Driscoll is currently serving as the Secretary of the Army after being confirmed on February 25, 2025. He was born in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

2 weeks ago | ammoland.com | John Crump

The Department of Justice announced the formation of the “Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force,” setting off praise from the gun rights community and drawing the ire of the anti-gun syndicate. “The prior administration placed an undue burden on gun owners and vendors by targeting law-abiding citizens exercising their 2nd Amendment rights,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

2 weeks ago | ammoland.com | John Crump

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced it will review the pistol brace rule. During a meeting with the Biden transition team in 2020, the ATF stated its two targets were pistol braces and privately manufactured firearms (PMF).