Man Accused of Pointing Handgun at ATF Agent While Walking with a Child
A 33-year-old man with a child is accused of pointing a handgun at the face of an ATF agent in Englewood, Ill., just after midnight Wednesday morning, federal prosecutors said.
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Ex-ATF Official Talks About the Power of Gun Rights Groups and the Agency’s Director Position
David Chipman By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com David Chipman knows a thing or two about guns. The Michigan native worked as an agent and official at the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in Detroit and elsewhere for 25 years, enforcing the nation’s gun laws. These days, he works for the Washington-based organization, Giffords: Courage to…
Trump Withdraws Nomination of Chuck Canterbury to Lead ATF Amid GOP Opposition
President Trump formally withdrew his nomination of Kenneth “Chuck” Canterbury to lead the ATF on Tuesday amid opposition from Republicans.
ATF Allows Gun Shops to Sell Firearms by Using Curbside Services
The ATF is permitting gun retailers to continue selling guns and ammunition by offering curbside services, the agency said in an industry letter.
5 of 6 Alabama Law Enforcement Officers Fatally Shot in 2019 Were Killed with Stolen Guns, ATF Says
Five of the six Alabama law enforcement officers fatally shot in 2019 were killed with stolen guns, the ATF said after tracing each murder weapon.
ATF K-9 Killed During Shootout at El Paso Home
A Border Patrol K-9 was killed during a shootout that occurred as agents tried to execute a search warrant at a home in El Paso.
Reputed Gang Member Sentenced to Nearly 17 Years for Shooting ATF Agent in Face
A reputed gang member who shot an ATF agent in the face in Chicago last year was sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison Wednesday.