More Than 20,000 Guns Purchased by People Deemed Unfit to Own Firearms
More than 2,000 guns were purchased by people the FBI deemed unfit to own firearms in the past 15 years because of a disagreement between the bureau and ATF.
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NRA’s Influence Over Congress Leaves ATF Understaffed
Even if the government decided to take away people’s guns, the ATF is so understaffed that it would be unable to follow through.
Report: ‘The ATF Is Discriminating on the Basis of Race’ During Stings
The ATF singled out black people and Latinos while conducting controversial stings in Chicago, according to a report released by the Justice Department.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Residents Endangered by Botched ATF Sting
A fake tattoo parlor in St. Louis set up down the street from the Boys and Girls Club, and use of a confidential informer with a troubled criminal history, help explain how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives placed some of the city’s most vulnerable residents at risk — and seriously undermined its own integrity in the process.
Expensive Equipment Stolen from ATF Vehicle in Detroit
An undercover ATF vehicle was broken into and valuable equipment stolen in Detroit on Thursday.
Arson Suspected at Florida Mosque Where Orlando Nightclub Shooter Worshiped
Local law enforcement is asking the FBI and ATF to join the investigation into a suspicious fire early Monday morning at the Fort Pierce, Fla., mosque where the Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen had worshiped.
Justice Department Investigations Uncovers Serious Problems within ATF
A federal investigation into the ATF’s handling of undercover storefront operations revealed numerous problems within the agency, including the failure to follow federal law on people with disabilities.
ATF Offers $10K Reward After 8 Milwaukee Businesses Were Set Ablaze
The ATF is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of arsonists who set fire to eight Milwaukee businesses during an uprising over the weekend.