BREAKING NEWS: ATF Goes After Franklin Armory’s Antitheses Firearm…That Was Fast! – Article is under this top clip by Guns and Gadgets
In the video “ATF’s Illegal Gun Registry Exposed!” (above) by Armed Attorneys, the hosts dive into a scathing critique of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), alleging the agency maintains an illegal gun registry in defiance of federal law and the Second Amendment. This explosive claim, rooted in concerns about government overreach, sets the stage for a broader discussion: despite President Donald Trump’s vocal support for the Second Amendment, his administration has failed to curb the ATF’s unconstitutional actions, leaving gun owners across America vulnerable to bureaucratic tyranny. Drawing from conservative and “conspiratorial” sources, this article explores how the ATF continues to undermine the constitutional protections of law-abiding gun owners under Trump’s watch, betraying the very base that propelled him to power. The ATF’s Alleged Illegal Gun Registry: A Constitutional Crisis The Armed Attorneys video highlights whistleblower testimony and documents suggesting the ATF has amassed a database of nearly one billion firearm transaction records, a de facto gun registry prohibited by the Firearm Owners’ Protection Act (FOPA) of 1986.
The law explicitly bans the federal government from maintaining a centralized database of gun owners, yet the ATF’s actions—digitizing Form 4473 records and storing them in searchable formats—appear to flout this restriction. This isn’t a new accusation; conservative outlets like Breitbart and The Gateway Pundit have long warned that the ATF’s data collection practices are a backdoor attempt to create a national gun registry, undermining the Second Amendment’s guarantee of the right to keep and bear arms. Under Trump, the ATF has not faced the aggressive oversight one might expect from a pro-gun administration. Instead, the agency has continued its pattern of overreach, emboldened by bureaucratic inertia and a lack of decisive action from the top. The Trump administration’s failure to dismantle or reform this alleged registry is a glaring oversight, especially given the president’s campaign promises to protect gun rights. As Ammoland notes, the ATF’s database could easily be weaponized to target law-abiding gun owners, particularly in a future administration less friendly to the Second Amendment. (clip from the past – there are some issues with this though)
How to deal with the ATF pic.twitter.com/4U94gM6N3Z
— MERICA MEMED (@Mericamemed) May 17, 2025
This raises a chilling question: why hasn’t Trump, a self-proclaimed defender of the Constitution, taken a harder stance against the ATF’s violations? The Bump Stock Ban: A Misstep with Lasting Consequences One of the most controversial moves under Trump’s first term was the ATF’s 2018 reclassification of bump stocks as “machineguns,” effectively banning them. This decision, covered extensively by sites like The Federalist and National Review, was seen as a betrayal by many in the gun community. The ATF’s reinterpretation of existing law bypassed Congress, setting a dangerous precedent for regulatory overreach. Conservative commentators on X have called it a “slippery slope” toward broader gun control, arguing that the ATF’s ability to redefine terms without legislative approval could be used to target other firearms or accessories. While Trump defended the bump stock ban as a response to the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, critics argue it was an unnecessary concession to anti-gun pressures. The Second Amendment Foundation and Gun Owners of America (GOA) have challenged the ban in court, citing its violation of due process and the Second Amendment. Despite these legal battles, the Trump administration has not reversed course or disciplined the ATF for its role in this overreach. This inaction suggests a disconnect between Trump’s rhetoric and his administration’s policies, leaving gun owners to wonder whether their rights are truly a priority.
Pistol Brace Rule: Another ATF Power Grab. The ATF’s 2023 pistol brace rule is another flashpoint in the fight for gun rights. As reported by The Blaze and The Truth About Guns, the ATF’s rule reclassified many firearms equipped with stabilizing braces as short-barreled rifles (SBRs), subjecting them to stringent National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations. This move affected millions of gun owners, particularly those with disabilities who rely on braces for safe firearm use. Conservative outlets decried the rule as an unconstitutional expansion of federal power, accusing the ATF of inventing new regulations without congressional approval. Under Trump, the ATF faced little pushback on this front. While some Republican lawmakers and groups like the NRA and GOA have fought the rule in court, the administration’s silence has been deafening. Posts on X from pro-gun activists have expressed frustration, with users like @GunOwners and @2Aupdates arguing that Trump’s DOJ could have reined in the ATF but chose not to. This failure to act has fueled perceptions that the Trump administration is either complicit in or indifferent to the ATF’s anti-gun agenda, undermining the trust of Second Amendment supporters. continued under next clip
What do you think should happen with the ATF?
What do you think should happen with the ATF?
@AGAndrewBailey pic.twitter.com/FQQlXymM3m— Shawn Ryan (@ShawnRyan762) February 26, 2025
Red Flag Laws and ERPOs: A Threat to Due Process – The ATF’s role in enforcing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), or “red flag” laws, is another area where gun owners feel betrayed. As Breitbart and The Daily Caller have reported, these laws allow authorities to seize firearms from individuals deemed a risk without due process, often based on vague or subjective criteria. While ERPOs are primarily state-level policies, the ATF has been involved in their implementation, providing federal support for what many conservatives view as a direct assault on the Second and Fourth Amendments. Trump’s public support for red flag laws during his first term, coupled with his administration’s failure to challenge the ATF’s involvement, has drawn ire from the gun community. Sites like Zero Hedge and Infowars have warned that these laws could be used to disarm law-abiding citizens based on political beliefs or flimsy accusations. The lack of clear directives from the Trump administration to limit the ATF’s role in ERPOs has left gun owners vulnerable to what many see as a unconstitutional overreach.
The Bigger Picture: Bureaucratic Inertia or Deliberate Betrayal? The pattern is clear: despite Trump’s pro-gun rhetoric, the ATF has continued to push policies that erode Second Amendment protections. Conservative and conspiratorial sources, from The Gateway Pundit to posts on X, suggest this is more than bureaucratic inertia—it’s a deliberate failure to confront a rogue agency. The ATF’s actions, whether through the alleged gun registry, the bump stock ban, the pistol brace rule, or support for red flag laws, reflect a broader agenda to chip away at gun rights under the guise of public safety. Why hasn’t Trump taken decisive action? Some speculate, as seen in X posts from users like @TheGunCollective, that political expediency or pressure from establishment figures within the DOJ has tempered his administration’s resolve. Others, like Infowars, point to a “deep state” within the federal government that undermines pro-gun policies regardless of who’s in office. Whatever the reason, the result is the same: gun owners across America are left fighting battles they thought a Trump administration would win for them.
To sum it all up: A Call to Action for Gun Owners
The ATF’s ongoing violations of constitutional protections, as highlighted in the Armed Attorneys video and echoed across conservative media, demand immediate action. Trump’s administration must hold the ATF accountable, whether by dismantling the alleged illegal gun registry, reversing the bump stock and pistol brace rules, or limiting the agency’s role in red flag laws. Gun owners, who form a core part of Trump’s base, deserve better than empty promises. As the 2024 election looms, the administration’s failure to address these issues could alienate the very voters who expect unwavering support for their Second Amendment rights. The Constitution is under attack, and it’s time for Trump to step up or risk losing the trust of America’s gun owners.
Links
- ATF’s Illegal Gun Registry Exposed!
- ATF’s Gun Registry: The Dirty Secret They Don’t Want You to Know
- Trump’s ATF Betrays Gun Owners with Bump Stock Ban
- ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule: A Slap in the Face to Disabled Gun Owners
- Red Flag Laws: The ATF’s Role in Disarming Americans Without Due Process
- Is the ATF Building a Secret Gun Registry?
- The Deep State’s War on the Second Amendment
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