The Four Federal Gun Control Efforts Trump Should Dismantle On Day One

Opinion: This article appeared first on Nov. 8, 2024 and appears here with positive updates.

By F Riehl AmmoLand

President-elect Donald Trump has made it clear: once he returns to office, he’ll prioritize dismantling Biden’s extensive web of anti-gun measures and restore Americans’ Second Amendment rights.

Over the past three years, Biden has aggressively expanded the power of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and pushed for federal controls that infringe upon the freedoms of law-abiding Americans. Trump’s reelection now means a return to a pro-freedom approach, undoing overreaching gun control measures that not only violate our rights but fail to address the real issues behind violence in America.

Here’s how President Trump can protect freedom, restore accountability, and finally stop Biden’s anti-gun crusade.

1. Remove ATF Director Steve Dettelbach & Disband ATF ✅ COMPLETED!

Biden appointed Steve Dettelbach, a staunch anti-gun advocate, as ATF Director to tighten government control over the firearms industry. Dettelbach’s tenure has been defined by restrictive policies and aggressive targeting of honest gun dealers. Under the Biden administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, the ATF has revoked more licenses this year than any year in the last two decades, punishing even minor paperwork errors. This overreach doesn’t reduce crime; it harasses responsible gun owners and small business owners.

Trump, should immediately remove Dettelbach from office, ending the era of heavy-handed oversight. Instead of enforcing unreasonable restrictions on gun dealers, Trump must appoint an ATF Director who respects the rights of law-abiding citizens and uses resources to target actual criminals instead of honest business owners. Or better yet, fire every ATF employee and disband the entire rouge department.

2. Close the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention is little more than a publicity stunt designed to push Biden’s anti-gun message. Instead of working to address the root causes of violence, this office promotes restrictive policies that treat lawful gun owners like criminals. Created to promote red flag laws and other restrictive measures, it has served as a platform for pushing Biden’s anti-gun narrative.

Trump must dismantle this office and, if anything, repurpose it to support Second Amendment education and training programs [IE: White House Office of Shooting Sports & Gun Safety Education] that empower citizens to defend themselves while increasing the participation in the shooting sports. Real safety comes from responsible, trained individuals, not bureaucratic offices that do nothing but undermine our freedoms.

3. Rescind Biden’s Executive Orders on Guns

Biden has issued more than 50 executive orders related to firearms, each one chipping away at the freedoms guaranteed by the Second Amendment. His disastrous orders have increased restrictions on “ghost guns,” pushed for more background checks, and imposed burdensome regulations on stabilizing braces. These orders don’t stop criminals — they restrict law-abiding citizens who want to exercise their right to self-defense.

Trump must roll back these orders on Day One. By doing so, he would not only end Biden’s assault on gun owners but also send a clear message: American freedoms are not up for debate. These measures have no place in a country built on individual liberty and personal responsibility.

4. Repeal the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is one of Biden’s most damaging pieces of legislation. Passed in 2022, it imposes significant new hurdles for gun ownership and redefines when a seller must obtain a federal license. It’s also led to a surge in prosecutions for so-called “unlicensed dealing” — another tactic to limit who can legally sell firearms.

Trump must target this law for immediate rollback, working to repeal or defund its provisions through executive action or by appointing pro-Second Amendment officials who will challenge these policies. Americans shouldn’t face legal threats for simply exercising their rights or helping others to do so.

5. Stop Federal Funding for Red Flag Laws & Anti-Gun Programs

The BSCA allocated $13 billion to support anti-gun initiatives, including red flag laws and community violence intervention programs that encourage government intervention in private citizens’ lives. These programs funnel taxpayer dollars into schemes that violate due process and turn friends, family, and neighbors into informants. Red flag laws alone allow the government to seize firearms based on accusations rather than evidence — a clear violation of constitutional rights.

Trump must cut off funding to these programs and ensure that taxpayer money goes toward solutions that respect our rights. Instead, funds could be redirected to bolster local law enforcement, mental health support, and other initiatives that address violence at its roots without targeting law-abiding citizens.

Defending Freedom Over Bureaucratic Overreach

A second Trump presidency means a return to individual rights and freedom. By rolling back Biden’s anti-gun measures, Trump can now restore the balance of power, putting citizens back in control and ensuring that the government respects our freedoms. Trump’s promises to defend our Second Amendment rights are a clear sign that he stands with gun owners, not against them.

Americans who believe in freedom, self-reliance, and responsible gun ownership should rally behind Trump’s mission to undo Biden’s gun control agenda. Now that we have a strong leader dedicated to the Constitution, let us reverse these restrictive policies and keep America safe and free.

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