DOJ and ATF Repeal Biden-Era 'Zero Tolerance' Gun Dealer Policy
The Trump administration's decision marks a shift in federal firearms regulation, drawing praise from gun rights advocates and criticism from gun control groups.
- The U.S. Justice Department and ATF officially repealed the Biden administration's 'zero tolerance' policy on April 7, 2025.
- The policy previously mandated revoking gun dealer licenses for minor paperwork errors, sparking criticism from firearms industry groups.
- Gun rights organizations, including the NRA and Gun Owners of America, celebrated the repeal as a victory for Second Amendment protections.
- President Trump directed a comprehensive review of Biden-era gun regulations, leading to the policy's reversal.
- Gun control advocates, such as the Giffords group, warn that the repeal could reduce oversight and potentially increase crime.