Missouri Congressman Pushes to Abolish ATF Over Second Amendment Concerns

Rep. Eric Burlison plans to reintroduce legislation to eliminate the ATF, citing constitutional violations and advocating for state-level regulation of firearms.

• Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) announced plans to introduce a bill in January 2025 to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
• Burlison claims the ATF has overstepped its authority, violating Second Amendment rights through actions such as its attempted pistol brace ban.
• The congressman argues that firearm regulation should be left to individual states rather than federal oversight by agencies like the ATF.
• The proposed legislation mirrors a 2023 bill introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz, which Burlison co-sponsored during his first year in Congress.
• An ATF spokesperson defended the agency, emphasizing its role in combating violent crime and its benefits to public safety.

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