Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Abolish ATF

Republican Representatives Lauren Boebert and Eric Burlison have introduced legislation to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), citing its overreach and failure to uphold Second Amendment rights. Boebert declared on social media that the time has come to eliminate the agency, which she claims has made communities more dangerous. Burlison added that if the ATF cannot serve the people constitutionally, it has no place in the government. They argue that the agency duplicates state regulations and acts as an unconstitutional entity infringing on gun owners' rights. Additionally, Burlison plans to repeal the 1934 National Firearms Act, which imposed strict regulations on firearms. This legislative push aligns with the broader Republican agenda following Donald Trump's return to the White House.