FederalGunsBiden Administration Finalizes New Gun Records Rule Opposed by Texas Lawmakers
Daniel FriendApril 11, 2022
The new ATF rule will lead to the expansion of the agency’s extensive database of gun transfer records.
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FederalGunsRep. Michael Cloud Files Bill to Destroy Over 900 Million ATF Firearm Transfer Records
Daniel FriendMarch 8, 2022
Congressman Cloud filed new legislation to destroy the ATF’s records of firearm transactions obtained from gun stores that have gone out of business.
87th LegislatureStatewide NewsTexas Attorney General Sues ATF to Validate New Suppressor Law
Isaiah MitchellFebruary 24, 2022
In accordance with HB 957, Paxton is seeking an injunction to stop the ATF from enforcing federal regulation on gun silencers made in Texas.
FederalGunsATF Says It Has Over 900 Million Gun Records Stockpiled in Response to Congressman Cloud Inquiry
Daniel FriendFebruary 3, 2022
The ATF told a Texas congressman it has nearly a billion firearm records transferred from gun stores that have gone out of business.
FederalGunsTexas Rep. Michael Cloud, Other Republicans Warn ATF Rule Change Could Lead to Unlawful Gun Registry
Daniel FriendNovember 24, 2021
Congressman Michael Cloud and other Texas Republicans say a proposed rule change at the ATF could pave the way for a federal gun registry.
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyFederalGunsState HouseTexas-Made Suppressors Still Subject to Federal Law, ATF Warns
Isaiah MitchellAugust 2, 2021
The ATF warned Texas weapons dealers against pulling the trigger on the Texas-made suppressor bill, saying federal law still applies.
FederalIssuesLocal NewsStatewide NewsSeven Left Dead in Odessa by Madman on Shooting Rampage
Daniel FriendSeptember 3, 2019
After an attempted traffic stop by police, a man in Odessa drove on a shooting rampage murdering seven and injuring twenty-five until he was killed by police outside of a movie theater.