Repeat Felon Sentenced for Federal Law Enforcement Impersonation, Firearm Possession
The responding officers found Patrick Hancock, 42, wearing a badge emblazoned with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Special Agent branding around his neck and a 9mm Glock pistol.
Administration Cracks Down on Ghost Guns, Biden Announces ATF Nominee
President Joe Biden announced a final rule imposing new restrictions on homemade firearms known as "ghost guns" on Monday.
DOJ Launches Firearms Trafficking Strike Forces; Biden’s ATF Director Pick Lacks Support
According to a Department of Justice press release dated July 22, 2021, the DOJ has launched five cross-jurisdictional firearms trafficking strike forces to address violent crime and crack down on sources of crime guns.
Biden Announces Executive Actions on Gun Control, Nominates New Head of ATF
On April 8, 2021, President Joe Biden announced six executive actions in an effort to curb gun violence. President Biden highlighted the urgency of this issue in a speech saying, “Today we're taking steps to confront not just the gun crisis but what is actually a public health crisis."