ATF Begins Overhauls Directed
by President's 2A Executive Order

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is beginning the reform work directed by President Donald Trump's Executive Order on Protecting Second Amendment Rights. Those reforms, reportedly, could include changes in firearm regulations as well as budget adjustments and achieving manpower efficiencies.

That's welcome news and a delivering on reform efforts announced earlier this year by the Trump administration. NSSF has called for ATF reforms for years, especially after the Biden administration wielded the ATF as a bludgeon against the firearm industry for political reasons.

In response to a request from ATF, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly sent some lawyers to assist ATF with its goal to change 47 regulations – a reference to President Trump as the 47th president, according to Newsmax – but could go higher with changes reportedly set for 50 regulations. Some of those proposals could be ready for review as soon as July 4. Robert Leider, ATF's General Counsel, is supervising the effort. He's gained admiration for his stalwart support of the Second Amendment. . . . .